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Monday, April 13, 2026#945

NYT Strands Hints & Answers — Monday, April 13

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Today’s theme

While not in use

Spangram
STORAGESHED
Theme words
  • BICYCLE
  • GRILL
  • HOSE
  • MOWER
  • TOOLS
  • WHEELBARROW

NYT Strands #945 (Monday, April 13) theme is “While not in use”. Spangram: STORAGESHED. Theme words: BICYCLE, GRILL, HOSE, MOWER, TOOLS, WHEELBARROW.

Today’s theme

While not in use

Hints

    Today’s Strands answers

    Spangram
    STORAGESHED
    Theme words
    • BICYCLE
    • GRILL
    • HOSE
    • MOWER
    • TOOLS
    • WHEELBARROW

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    Today's Strands hints (no spoilers)

    Here are spoiler-free clues for NYT Strands #945, Monday, April 13. The official theme is "While not in use" — 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 13 (#945)?
    Today's Strands spangram is STORAGESHED.
    What is the Strands theme today (#945)?
    The theme clue is "While not in use", and the theme words are BICYCLE, GRILL, HOSE, MOWER, TOOLS, WHEELBARROW.
    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.