NYT Strands Hints & Answers for Sunday, April 13, 2025 – Solve Today’s Puzzle!
Struggling with today’s New York Times Strands puzzle? Don’t worry—we’ve got the hints, spangram, and full answers to help you solve the April 13, 2025, challenge! Whether you’re stuck on a tricky word or just need a nudge in the right direction, this guide will get you through the grid.
How to Play NYT Strands
Before diving into today’s puzzle, here’s a quick refresher on how Strands works:
- Grid Layout: A 6×8 letter grid where you search for theme words and a spangram.
- Theme Words: Words related to a hidden theme (highlighted in blue).
- Spangram: A special word that defines the theme and spans the board (highlighted in yellow).
- Hints: Find three non-theme words to unlock a hint button.
You can play Strands on the NYT Games website or via the NYT Games app.
Today’s Strands Hints (April 13, 2025)
🔍 Theme Hint:
“Orange door hinge”
💡 Extra Clue:
“Bright white”
First Letters of Theme Words:
- HE
- SP
- QU
- CO
- PL
- HE
- PI
- FL
(Need more help? Keep scrolling for answers!)
Today’s Strands Answers (Spoilers!)
🎯 Spangram:
“COLOR RHYMES”
📜 Full List of Theme Words:
- HELLO (Yellow)
- SPREAD (Red)
- QUEEN (Green)
- PLAQUE (Black)
- HEIGHT (White)
- PILOT (Violet)
- FLEW (Blue)
(Each word rhymes with a color, as hinted by the spangram!)
Completed Grid:
Final Thoughts & Difficulty Rating
Today’s puzzle was tricky, with many players struggling to connect the theme early on. The “color rhymes” concept required some creative thinking, especially with words like “plaque” (black) and “pilot” (violet).
Pro Tip: If you’re stuck, look for high-value letters (Q, X, Z) or use the hint system strategically!
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