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Thursday, April 9, 2026#941

NYT Strands Hints & Answers — Thursday, April 9

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Today’s theme

In the paint

Spangram
MEDIUM
Theme words
  • ACRYLIC
  • ENAMEL
  • FRESCO
  • PASTEL
  • TEMPERA
  • WATERCOLOR

NYT Strands #941 (Thursday, April 9) theme is “In the paint”. Spangram: MEDIUM. Theme words: ACRYLIC, ENAMEL, FRESCO, PASTEL, TEMPERA, WATERCOLOR.

Today’s theme

In the paint

Hints

    Today’s Strands answers

    Spangram
    MEDIUM
    Theme words
    • ACRYLIC
    • ENAMEL
    • FRESCO
    • PASTEL
    • TEMPERA
    • WATERCOLOR

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    Today's Strands hints (no spoilers)

    Here are spoiler-free clues for NYT Strands #941, Thursday, April 9. The official theme is "In the paint" — work through the hints before revealing the spangram.

    How Strands hints work

    Each hint reveals a bit more about the theme and the spangram without naming any answer word. The full list of theme words stays below the fold.

    How to crack the spangram

    The spangram touches two opposite sides of the board and sums up the whole theme, so it's usually the longest answer. Find a couple of theme words first, ask what links them, then look for a long path that stretches edge to edge.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the Strands spangram for April 9 (#941)?
    Today's Strands spangram is MEDIUM.
    What is the Strands theme today (#941)?
    The theme clue is "In the paint", and the theme words are ACRYLIC, ENAMEL, FRESCO, PASTEL, TEMPERA, WATERCOLOR.
    How many theme words are in a Strands puzzle?
    Each Strands board hides a set of theme words plus one spangram. Today's puzzle has 6 theme words to find alongside the spangram.