NYT Strands Yesterday's Hints and Answer
Apr 15, 2026
NYT Strands#948
Thursday, April 16, 2026
NYT Strands Today's Hints and Answer
Find all theme words and the spangram in today's letter grid. Need help? Use our step-by-step hints below!
NYT Strands Grid for 16 April 2026
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💡 Connect adjacent letters (including diagonally) to form words. Words can change direction!
Step-by-Step Hints for 16 April 2026
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Today's Theme Hint
"This is not working"
Find 5 theme words and 1 spangram related to this clue
Spangram Hints
Length & Position
10 letters - spans from one side of the grid to the opposite side
Letter-by-Letter Reveal
J________N
Theme Words (5 words)
All of these words relate to: "This is not working"
5 letters: H ___ Y
8 letters: I ______ T
7 letters: P _____ E
10 letters: R ________ N
8 letters: S ______ E
Pro Tips for Solving Strands
Getting Started
- • Look for the spangram first - it reveals the theme
- • Start from grid corners and edges
- • Think about the theme clue literally and figuratively
Advanced Strategy
- • Words can change direction mid-word
- • Look for common prefixes and suffixes
- • Use non-theme words to unlock hint system
Spoiler Alert!
The complete answers are below. Only scroll down if you want to see the full solution!
Complete Solution for 16 April 2026
Here are all the answers for today's NYT Strands puzzle
🎯 Spangram Answer
JUSTFORFUN
This word spans across the grid and summarizes today's theme
📝 Theme Words: "This is not working"
HOBBY
INTEREST
PASTIME
RECREATION
SIDELINE
🔍 Bonus Words Found in Grid
These 1432 additional words can also be formed from the grid letters
Click to reveal all bonus words
Non-theme words that help unlock hints in the game
All Bonus Words
ABCEE
ABCEES
ABRUPT
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YONI
1432
Bonus Words
4
Shortest Word
11
Longest Word
1438
Total Words
💡 Pro Tip
In NYT Strands, finding 3 non-theme words unlocks a hint that highlights letters for a theme word. Use these bonus words strategically when you're stuck!
What is NYT Strands?
NYT Strands is a word puzzle where you find words that fit the theme hidden in a grid of letters. Find the spangram - a word that uses letters from one side of the grid to the other and describes the theme.
Welcome to NYT Strands! Ready to uncover today's theme and find all the hidden words? Whether you're looking for hints about the spangram or need help finding theme words, our guide will help you solve today's letter grid puzzle.
NYT Strands Tips & Strategies
- Start by trying to identify the theme from the clue
- Look for the spangram first - it spans the grid and describes the theme
- Find words that relate to the theme, not just any words in the grid
- Words can go in any direction including diagonally
- Theme words are usually related nouns, verbs, or proper nouns
Latest NYT Strands Answers
Search and sort by date, game #, or answer.
| Date ▼ | Game # ↕ | Answer ↕ |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | 948 | JUSTFORFUN |
| Apr 15, 2026 | 947 | BIRTHSTONE |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 946 | OUTOFFOCUS |
| Apr 13, 2026 | 945 | STORAGESHED |
| Apr 12, 2026 | 944 | INTHEMIRROR |
| Apr 11, 2026 | 943 | TOPGEAR |
| Apr 10, 2026 | 942 | LIKEAFOX |
| Apr 09, 2026 | 941 | MEDIUM |
| Apr 08, 2026 | 940 | BEDCLOTHES |
| Apr 07, 2026 | 939 | SMOOTHSAILING |
| Apr 06, 2026 | 937 | OUTERLIMITS |
| Apr 05, 2026 | 936 | MARSUPIALS |
| Apr 04, 2026 | 935 | SPRINGBLOSSOM |
| Apr 03, 2026 | 934 | TROPICALFRUIT |
| Apr 02, 2026 | 933 | HORSERACING |
| Apr 01, 2026 | 922 | SHHHHHHHHHHHH |
| Mar 31, 2026 | 932 | THETOOTHFAIRY |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 931 | UMBRELLATERM |
| Mar 28, 2026 | 929 | CORRESPONDENCE |
| Mar 27, 2026 | 928 | TAILORMADE |
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Frequently Asked Questions
NYT Strands is a word-finding puzzle where you connect letters on a grid to form words. Find all the theme words that relate to the given clue, plus the special "spangram" word that spans from one side of the grid to the opposite side. Words are formed by connecting adjacent letters (including diagonally).
A spangram is a special word that spans from one side of the grid to the opposite side. It's usually longer than the theme words and often provides a hint about the puzzle's theme. Finding the spangram can help you identify the other theme words.
NYT Strands typically has 6-8 theme words plus the spangram. All theme words relate to the given clue. Once you find all theme words and the spangram, any remaining letters should form additional valid words.
Start by looking for the spangram as it often reveals the theme. Look for common word patterns and endings. Think about the theme clue both literally and figuratively. Use the hint system if you find non-theme words. Work systematically from corners and edges.