If you’re visiting this page, it’s likely that you’re in need of some assistance with Strands — the New York Times’ clever take on the traditional word search puzzle.

Strands tasks players with locating interconnected words concealed within a grid. Unlike conventional word searches, the words in Strands can twist in any direction — up, down, sideways, or diagonally — and can even shift direction partway through. Each letter within the grid is integral to a solution, and all the responses connect through a shared theme. Additionally, there’s a unique word or phrase known as the “spangram” that encompasses the theme and spans the entire grid, either horizontally or vertically.

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What makes Strands particularly challenging is the absence of a word list. Rather, you’re provided with an ambiguous clue, leaving it up to you to determine the remaining parts. It requires a bit more time than other NYT games like Wordle or Connections, but that’s where the enjoyment lies.

If you’re pressed for time or simply require a hint to guide you, we have all the hints and answers for today’s Strands puzzle right here.

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Today’s NYT Strands Theme Hint: “Buzzing in”

Clue: The solutions are all connected to games.

Theme Explained: These are games that are featured on television.

Spangram Direction: Horizontal

Spangram Answer: Gameshows

Strands Word List for April 11:

– Jeopardy
– Pyramid
– Lingo
– Password
– Catchphrase
– Gameshows (spangram)

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Missed a day? Review the April 10 Strands puzzle solution here.