If you’re here, you’re probably looking for some help with Strands, the New York Times’ fancy word search game. Strands puts a twist on the classic word search by letting you form words in all sorts of directions, creating cool shapes and patterns. Each letter in the grid is part of an answer, and there’s always a theme tying everything together, along with a “spangram” that sums up the theme. If you need a hint or just don’t have time to solve today’s puzzle, we’ve got you covered with all the hints you need.
What’s Today’s Theme?
Today’s words are related to a specific time of year.
Breaking Down Today’s Theme
The words you’re looking for are all signs of this time of year.
Is the Spangram Vertical or Horizontal?
Today’s spangram is vertical.
Today’s spangram is Springtime.
And here’s the word list for April 1:
– Buds
– Springtime
– Puddles
– Robins
– Blossoms
– Showers
– Pollen
If you’re into daily online games, Mashable’s Games page has more hints. And if you’re craving more puzzles, Mashable has plenty to offer, including Mahjong, Sudoku, and free crosswords. Enjoy!


