Are you scratching your head over today's New York Times Strands puzzle? April 19th's puzzle is proving to be a tough one, but don’t worry, WildGamer is here to help! We’ve got all the answers you need to conquer today's Strands, including the Spangram, themed words, and helpful hints to guide you.
Understanding Strands
For those new to Strands, it's a captivating word search game from the NYT. Your mission is to find a set of words hidden within a letter grid, all related to a central theme. The key to unlocking the theme is the Spangram – a word that stretches across the grid, often hinting at the puzzle's overall concept. Once you find the Spangram, and sometimes even before, you can start spotting the themed words scattered throughout the puzzle.
April 19th's Tricky Theme: "____ a ____"
Today's Strands puzzle throws a curveball with a particularly challenging “____ a ____” theme. Unlike some more obvious themes, this one requires a bit more thought to unravel. We only get the letter 'a' as a clue, leaving the rest to our imagination. There are eight words to find in total, including the crucial Spangram.
Need a Hint for the Spangram?
Here’s a clue to get you started: Today’s Spangram is something you might say after getting revenge.
Spangram Revealed!
The Spangram for April 19th's Strands is TAKE THAT.
Unpacking the Theme & Full Word List
With the Spangram "TAKE THAT" in mind, the theme becomes much clearer! Today's Strands puzzle is all about phrases that follow the word "THAT". Think of common expressions where "that" is the concluding word.
Here are all the words for the April 19th Strands puzzle:
- TAKE THAT (Spangram)
- TAKE A HIKE
- TAKE A SEAT
- TAKE A LOOK
- TAKE A BREAK
- TAKE A CHANCE
- TAKE A GUESS
- TAKE HEART
Were you able to solve today's Strands puzzle? Did you figure out the theme before seeing the answers? Let us know in the comments below! For more daily Strands solutions, puzzle guides, and everything gaming, keep checking back with WildGamer!
