Update: We last updated this article with today's NYT Strands Answers on April 15, 2026.

NYT Strands is the new obsession for word puzzle lovers. This game is a captivating hunt for a secret theme hidden in a chaotic grid. If today's puzzle has you stumped, don't worry, we've got the clues and answers you need to solve the mystery. Here are NYT Strands answers today, with hints for April 15, 2026

NYT Strands #773 Hints for April 15, 2026

Here are today’s NYT Strands hints for you.

NYT Strand's theme today is: "Gift of the month"

While many words may reveal themselves to you, the game’s objective is to find words related to the day’s theme.

Click here to reveal hints for today's NYT Strands
  • Strands hint No. 1: Every word on the board represents a specific symbol tied to the month you were born.
  • Strands hint No. 2: You’ll find a mix of sparkling crystals and vibrant opaque minerals used in jewelry.
  • Strands hint No. 3: OP, TO, GA, DI, PE, TU, BI

You don’t need another hint for today’s Strands puzzle.

NYT Strands Answer Today for April 15, 2026

Click here to reveal NYT Strands answers today with all the words, including spangram.
  • Spangram word – BIRTHSTONE
  • Remaining words: Opal, Topaz, Garnet, Diamond, Peridot, Turquoise

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"Gift of the month" NYT Strands Answers Today, April 15

Today's Strands was a brilliant exercise in color and chronology. While the Spangram is quite long and anchors the board effectively, the difficulty really lies in how some of the shorter, four-letter words are tucked into the corners, making them surprisingly easy to overlook if you aren't thinking about the calendar. I found that the letter density for the more "crystalline" answers was a bit tricky near the center, but once you identify the specific geologic theme, the rest of the board reveals itself with a satisfying, rhythmic flow. It’s a classic NYT construction, elegant, cohesive, and just sparkly enough to keep you hunting for those specific letter combinations. I'd rate it 4.5 out of 5.

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NYT Strands Rules

NYT Strands is a word game that is played on a 6x8 letter grid containing seemingly random letters. Each letter must be used in some way so that when all the words have been found, the board is full, leaving no letter unused.

Each puzzle has a theme, but you don't know what the theme is. A hint is provided at the start of the game. You must guess all the common theme-related words that have something in common, leading to the Spangram.

Spangram is a special challenge word or base of the theme. All the words, when solved, are denoted in blue except the Spangram, which is denoted in yellow when guessed correctly and touches two ends of the board, side to side or top to bottom. Spangram denotes what's common between all the other words on the board.

Note: Players can find non-theme words to earn hints. Every 3 non-theme words will unlock a hint.

That's all for today's NYT Strands answers, guys. Come back tomorrow for the next one.