If you’ve arrived here, you’re likely seeking some direction with Strands — the New York Times’ witty take on the standard word search puzzle.

Strands adds an original twist to the conventional setup. Rather than merely spotting words in straight lines, players are required to trace words through intertwining letters in any possible direction — up, down, left, right, or diagonally — and the path can even alter direction in the middle of a word. Each letter in the puzzle grid contributes to a solution. Every puzzle focuses on a specific theme and comprises a special word or phrase known as the “spangram” that embodies the theme and spans across the grid either horizontally or vertically.

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Differing from other NYT games such as Wordle or Connections, Strands doesn’t offer a list of words. Instead, it supplies a cryptic hint, making it a more demanding and lengthy brain exercise.

If you’re pressed for time or just seeking a little help in the right direction, we have all the hints and solutions you require to tackle today’s Strands puzzle at your convenience.

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Today’s NYT Strands Theme Hint:
It’s in the stars.
Clue: These words can be seen in the night sky.

Theme Explained:
All of today’s words pertain to items you can observe among the stars — celestial configurations and figures.

Spangram Direction:
Today’s spangram exists vertically.

Spangram Answer:
Constellations

Strands Word List for April 25:

– Constellations
– Hunter
– Swan
– Maiden
– Cross
– Centaur
– Dipper

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