Complete guide with hints, spangram, and all theme words for Apr 04's puzzle
Strands Theme of Apr 04 is:
Look for a phrase that describes the seasonal awakening of flowers that occurs between March and May.
Reveal letter by letter or uncover a full solution

Today's theme 'Early risers' refers to the resilient flora that marks the transition from winter to the warmer months. These are the first colorful signs of life to emerge from the soil after a long frost.
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Strands answer for Early risers 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.
This theme refers to botanical life that ventures out of the ground before other plants during the change of seasons. In NYT Strands, you are looking for specific varieties of greenery that thrive in the cool air of early year. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The difficulty depends on your knowledge of gardening and seasonal plant life, as the words vary in length and spelling complexity. If you are struggling to connect the letters, look for common flower names associated with the beginning of the year. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The spangram for today's puzzle stretches across the board, capturing the essence of the transition to a warmer season. It acts as a bridge connecting the different botanical terms found in the grid. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
Focus your search on specific nouns that represent various blooming bulbs often seen in parks and gardens during the first quarter of the year. These are iconic symbols of nature's rebirth. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.