Crack Today’s NYT Strands Word Puzzle Challenge!

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Find hints, answers, and curiosities from The New York Times' Strands puzzle for April 29 — a modern twist on the classic word search.

If you're reading this, you're probably looking for a little help with today’s Strands — the New York Times' brainy word puzzle. On this Monday, April 29, the puzzle brings another layer of clever fun. Strands is a supercharged version of the classic word search, where words can twist and turn in any direction — even mid-word. The challenge is to find all the theme-related words and unlock the “spangram,” a special word or phrase that spans the entire grid and sums up the daily theme.

Unlike Wordle or Connections, Strands doesn’t give you a list — just a vague hint — making it a tougher but more rewarding experience.

🧩 Today's Hint (April 29):
The theme is “Musical Instruments” — think sound, rhythm, and classic names.

🎯 Spangram: ORCHESTRA

📌 Confirmed Words:

• VIOLIN

• CELLO

• FLUTE

• DRUM

• TRUMPET

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