NYT Strands for April 30, 2025: Today’s hints, answers, and spangram

The New York Times continues to captivate puzzle lovers with its latest brain teaser—NYT Strands. Launched as part of the NYT’s growing suite of daily games, Strands offers a fresh theme each day, challenging players to uncover hidden words on a letter grid and crack the Spangram—a special word or phrase that runs across both sides of the board.

Today’s Theme: “I’ve got you covered”

Think school memories, snapshots, and heartfelt signatures. If you're struggling to solve today’s puzzle, here are some helpful clues and the full solution below.

Clues to Get You Started:

Spangram Hint: A keepsake filled with faces, memories, and signatures marking the end of a school year.

Hint #1: Often called the “windows to the soul.”

Hint #2: Looking polished or dressed for a special moment.

NYT Strands Answers for April 30:

EYES

DRESSED

HAIR

SMILE

FRIENDS

ATHLETE

COUPLE

Today’s Spangram: YEARBOOK

What Is NYT Strands?

Strands is the NYT’s twist on word puzzles, blending features from classics like Spelling Bee, Connections, and crosswords. Each day, players are given 48 letters in a 6x8 grid and a theme. The goal? Uncover the Spangram and all related theme words.

How to Play:

Connect letters vertically, horizontally, or diagonally to form words.

Identify all theme words (they turn blue).

Discover the Spangram—it spans two opposite sides and reflects the daily theme (it appears yellow).

Use hints—every three non-theme words you find unlocks a clue.

So, if you haven’t yet cracked today’s Strands, now you’ve got everything you need. Happy puzzling!