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Sunday, April 19, 2026#952

NYT Strands Hints & Answers — Sunday, April 19

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Today’s theme

Small change

Spangram
THEREIFIXEDIT
Theme words
  • ADJUST
  • ALTER
  • IMPROVE
  • MODIFY
  • REFINE
  • TWEAK

NYT Strands #952 (Sunday, April 19) theme is “Small change”. Spangram: THEREIFIXEDIT. Theme words: ADJUST, ALTER, IMPROVE, MODIFY, REFINE, TWEAK.

Today’s theme

Small change

Hints

    Today’s Strands answers

    Spangram
    THEREIFIXEDIT
    Theme words
    • ADJUST
    • ALTER
    • IMPROVE
    • MODIFY
    • REFINE
    • TWEAK

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    Today's Strands hints (no spoilers)

    Here are spoiler-free clues for NYT Strands #952, Sunday, April 19. The official theme is "Small change" — 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 19 (#952)?
    Today's Strands spangram is THEREIFIXEDIT.
    What is the Strands theme today (#952)?
    The theme clue is "Small change", and the theme words are ADJUST, ALTER, IMPROVE, MODIFY, REFINE, TWEAK.
    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.