2026-05-01
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Strands answers today
Strands Answers Today: Spangram Answers and Theme Words
One word short, unsure about the category, or ready to confirm the full board? Check the spangram answers first, step through theme words one at a time, or open every strands answer at once.
Puzzle #789 (May 1, 2026) — control how much you reveal. Whether you need a single strands answer, the full strands answers list, or just want to confirm you have the right ny times strands answers board, the layout below fits all three.
Still want a nudge? Use the guided hint tool before opening spoilers.
#789
The puzzle number helps confirm you are looking at the correct strands answer set.
I ❤️ Hawaii
Use the theme as context before you reveal the spangram answers or the full set.
Need stronger help after the strands hint flow?
The full set stays collapsed until the end of the solving flow. The guided strands hints have run their course—use these controls when you want direct answers or need the spangram to unlock the rest of the board.
FULL ANSWER SET
H...
4 letters
L...
4 letters
M...
9 letters
P...
9 letters
P...
4 letters
U...
7 letters
How to use this page
How to check strands answers without ruining more of the puzzle than you need to.
Match the reveal level to your problem. One missing theme word? Use the staggered steps. Need the category anchor? Check the spangram answers. Fully blocked? Open the complete strands answers set.
Not ready for answers yet? The homepage hint tool keeps the puzzle playable.
Check one missing word before you open the full set.
Use the partial reveal flow when you need one strands answer, not every answer at once.
Use spangram answers when the category is the missing piece.
The spangram often explains the entire board faster than opening every word immediately.
Open full answers only when you want final confirmation.
The full set is best used after you finish solving or decide the puzzle is done for the day.
What you will see
What strands answers today includes on this page.
Date, puzzle number, theme, spangram answers, and 6 theme words — all in one place so you can trust the set before revealing anything.
Knowing the category anchor often unlocks the rest of the board. That is why this page gives you puzzle context first, then strands answers — not a raw word dump.
Confirm the board before you compare answers.
The date and puzzle number reduce the risk of checking the wrong record.
The spangram answers give the board its category anchor.
Many players only need this one reveal before the rest of the puzzle clicks.
Theme words complete the full strands answers set.
Once the category is clear, the remaining answers are easier to verify quickly.
Common situations
When to use spangram answers, full answers, or hints instead.
Almost done? Start with the spangram answers or a single word reveal. Want full verification? Open the complete strands answers set. Still solving? The guided hint tool keeps the puzzle playable.
After checking strands answers today, keep playing with original boards on the Strands Game page.
Stay here when you want direct verification.
Use this page for strands answers, strands answer checks, and fast final confirmation.
Leave this page when you still want to solve on your own.
Hints work better when you want direction without revealing the exact answer set.
Use the game page after today's board is complete.
That gives you a clean next step once today's answer-checking is done.
Quick FAQ
Questions about strands answers.
When do strands answers today update?
This page syncs with each daily puzzle. Confirm the date and puzzle number before comparing so your strands answers today match the board you are solving.
Can I check a strands answer without opening every answer?
Yes. Check the spangram answers first, step through one word at a time, or open the full set at the end—useful when you only need one missing strands answer.
What are spangram answers in Strands?
Spangram answers are the long category words stretching across the board. Revealing the spangram first often makes the remaining theme words easier to spot.
Is this the official NYT strands answers page?
Independent hint guide. Not affiliated with or endorsed by The New York Times. Wordnudge is an independent strands answers page with staged reveals and spoiler control. For the official game, visit The New York Times Games site.