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Thursday, April 16, 2026#948

NYT Strands Hints & Answers — Thursday, April 16

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Today’s theme

This is not working

Spangram
JUSTFORFUN
Theme words
  • HOBBY
  • INTEREST
  • PASTIME
  • RECREATION
  • SIDELINE

NYT Strands #948 (Thursday, April 16) theme is “This is not working”. Spangram: JUSTFORFUN. Theme words: HOBBY, INTEREST, PASTIME, RECREATION, SIDELINE.

Today’s theme

This is not working

Hints

    Today’s Strands answers

    Spangram
    JUSTFORFUN
    Theme words
    • HOBBY
    • INTEREST
    • PASTIME
    • RECREATION
    • SIDELINE

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    Today's Strands hints (no spoilers)

    Here are spoiler-free clues for NYT Strands #948, Thursday, April 16. The official theme is "This is not working" — 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 16 (#948)?
    Today's Strands spangram is JUSTFORFUN.
    What is the Strands theme today (#948)?
    The theme clue is "This is not working", and the theme words are HOBBY, INTEREST, PASTIME, RECREATION, SIDELINE.
    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 5 theme words to find alongside the spangram.