Complete guide with hints, spangram, and all theme words for Apr 01's puzzle
Strands Theme of Apr 01 is:
This long word mimics the sound someone makes when they want you to stop talking immediately, repeated many times across the grid.
Reveal letter by letter or uncover a full solution
The theme focuses on the absence of sound or the act of keeping things incredibly still and calm. It explores different ways to describe a state where you can hear a pin drop.
Spoiler Warning
Strands answer for Don't make a peep are revealed below!
Below is the complete solution for Today's Strands. Enjoy the game!
Strands is a free daily word puzzle from The New York Times. Each day, you get a theme and a letter grid where you must find hidden words. Like Wordle and Connections, it refreshes at midnight with a new puzzle.
You get a 6×8 grid of letters. Find all theme words plus the "spangram" that spans the grid and reveals the theme. Connect letters horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to form words. Find 3 non-theme words to unlock a hint.
The NYT Strands puzzle today is centered around the concept of absolute silence. Think about various formal and informal words used to describe something that produces no sound at all. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
This level might feel tricky because many of the words are synonyms with similar meanings. Focus on finding longer adjectives that describe a lack of volume to clear the board. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
Start by looking for words that imply secrecy or quiet environments. Once you find one adjective, the others usually follow a similar linguistic pattern. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The spangram today is an onomatopoeia that stretches from one side of the grid to the other. It represents the literal sound of asking for silence. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
