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Friday, April 10, 2026#942

NYT Strands Hints & Answers — Friday, April 10

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Today’s theme

On the sly

Spangram
LIKEAFOX
Theme words
  • CANNY
  • CRAFTY
  • CUNNING
  • DEVIOUS
  • SHREWD
  • SLICK
  • WILY

NYT Strands #942 (Friday, April 10) theme is “On the sly”. Spangram: LIKEAFOX. Theme words: CANNY, CRAFTY, CUNNING, DEVIOUS, SHREWD, SLICK, WILY.

Today’s theme

On the sly

Hints

    Today’s Strands answers

    Spangram
    LIKEAFOX
    Theme words
    • CANNY
    • CRAFTY
    • CUNNING
    • DEVIOUS
    • SHREWD
    • SLICK
    • WILY

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    Today's Strands hints (no spoilers)

    Here are spoiler-free clues for NYT Strands #942, Friday, April 10. The official theme is "On the sly" — 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 10 (#942)?
    Today's Strands spangram is LIKEAFOX.
    What is the Strands theme today (#942)?
    The theme clue is "On the sly", and the theme words are CANNY, CRAFTY, CUNNING, DEVIOUS, SHREWD, SLICK, WILY.
    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 7 theme words to find alongside the spangram.