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Thursday, April 30, 2026#961

NYT Strands Hints & Answers — Thursday, April 30

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Today’s theme

Wet blankets

Spangram
CONDENSATION
Theme words
  • AEROSOL
  • DRIZZLE
  • HUMIDITY
  • MIST
  • STEAM
  • VAPOR

NYT Strands #961 (Thursday, April 30) theme is “Wet blankets”. Spangram: CONDENSATION. Theme words: AEROSOL, DRIZZLE, HUMIDITY, MIST, STEAM, VAPOR.

Today’s theme

Wet blankets

Hints

    Today’s Strands answers

    Spangram
    CONDENSATION
    Theme words
    • AEROSOL
    • DRIZZLE
    • HUMIDITY
    • MIST
    • STEAM
    • VAPOR

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    Today's Strands hints (no spoilers)

    Here are spoiler-free clues for NYT Strands #961, Thursday, April 30. The official theme is "Wet blankets" — 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 30 (#961)?
    Today's Strands spangram is CONDENSATION.
    What is the Strands theme today (#961)?
    The theme clue is "Wet blankets", and the theme words are AEROSOL, DRIZZLE, HUMIDITY, MIST, STEAM, VAPOR.
    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.