Today’s Strands Hints and Clues for “Face time”

By Umesh KumarSports

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If you’re a fan of word puzzles, Strands may be your next favorite NYT game. This daily puzzle tasks players with locating themed words in a 6×8 grid. The challenge can range from simple to complex, especially on harder days when the hints feel elusive.

If today’s theme has you stumped, don’t worry — you’re in the right place. We’ll help you with today’s spangram and make solving the puzzle a breeze.

WARNING: Spoilers ahead! Only read on if you want to know today’s Strands answers.

Today’s Strands Theme

Let’s see what theme has been provided for today’s challenge.

Today’s theme is:

FACE TIME

The theme might be tricky to grasp, so here’s a simple breakdown to make it easier:

  • Today’s theme revolves around various products and techniques used in the art of enhancing one’s appearance, particularly on the facial canvas. These essentials help in creating a smooth base, correcting imperfections, and adding color, ensuring a polished, flawless look for any occasion.

Today’s NYT Strands Hints

If you’re still stuck, don’t worry — here are some hints to help you along:

Strands Hint 1: What are the starting letters of today’s words?

There are 6 words including the spangram.

Here are the starting letters & lengths for each of the theme words:

  • Starts with “B” and has 7 letters.
  • Starts with “C” and has 9 letters.
  • Starts with “F” and has 10 letters.
  • Starts with “P” and has 6 letters.
  • Starts with “P” and has 6 letters.

Today’s spangram starts with “M”.

Strands Hint 2: Where are the words located on today’s strands grid?

Here are some clues about their starting positions, for all words except the spangram:

  • 5 words start from the middle of the grid.

Today’s NYT Strands Clue Words

If you’re still finding it difficult, don’t worry — here are some hints to help you along:

  • MARD
  • DOWP
  • FOUNDATIONER
  • ACAI
  • TEEL
  • RUER

The answers are right below, so stop here if you’d rather keep guessing.

Today’s NYT Strands Spangram

Drumroll, please! It’s time to reveal today’s Strands spangram:

MAKEUPEXAM

Today’s NYT Strands Answers

If you’re still looking for answers after the spangram, you can find them right here:

  • BRONZER
  • CONCEALER
  • FOUNDATION
  • POWDER
  • PRIMER

Yesterday’s NYT Strands Answer (25 April 2025)

Trying to solve yesterday’s Strands (Friday, 25 April 2025), or maybe you’re in a different time zone? Don’t stress, we have the answers you’re after.

Find yesterday’s Strands answers, hints, and spangram here.

Yesterday’s Strands theme was:

IT’S IN THE STARS

Yesterday’s Spangram was:

CONSTELLATIONS

Yesterday’s Strands Answers were:

  • CENTAUR
  • CROSS
  • DIPPER
  • HUNTER
  • MAIDEN
  • SWAN

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