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Wednesday, April 15, 2026#947

NYT Strands Hints & Answers — Wednesday, April 15

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Today’s theme

Gift of the month

Spangram
BIRTHSTONE
Theme words
  • DIAMOND
  • GARNET
  • OPAL
  • PERIDOT
  • TOPAZ
  • TURQUOISE

NYT Strands #947 (Wednesday, April 15) theme is “Gift of the month”. Spangram: BIRTHSTONE. Theme words: DIAMOND, GARNET, OPAL, PERIDOT, TOPAZ, TURQUOISE.

Today’s theme

Gift of the month

Hints

    Today’s Strands answers

    Spangram
    BIRTHSTONE
    Theme words
    • DIAMOND
    • GARNET
    • OPAL
    • PERIDOT
    • TOPAZ
    • TURQUOISE

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    Today's Strands hints (no spoilers)

    Here are spoiler-free clues for NYT Strands #947, Wednesday, April 15. The official theme is "Gift of the month" — 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 15 (#947)?
    Today's Strands spangram is BIRTHSTONE.
    What is the Strands theme today (#947)?
    The theme clue is "Gift of the month", and the theme words are DIAMOND, GARNET, OPAL, PERIDOT, TOPAZ, TURQUOISE.
    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.