Today’s Strands Hints and Clues for “I’ve got you covered”

By Umesh KumarSports

Strands Answers (April 29, 2025): Whether you need a clue or the full answer, we’ve got today’s Strands answers in this article.

If you’re a fan of word puzzles, Strands may be your next favorite NYT game. This daily puzzle tests players to locate 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 guide you to 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 take a moment to see what theme has been provided for today’s challenge.

Today’s theme is: I’VE GOT YOU COVERED

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

  • Today’s theme revolves around various creatures and items that are known for offering protection or encasement. These include animals with hard shells or exoskeletons that serve as natural armor, as well as food items that can be wrapped or shielded. Each clue leads to something that has a specific covering or outer layer.

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 7 words including the spangram.

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

  • Starts with “A” and has 9 letters.
  • Starts with “N” and has 8 letters.
  • Starts with “N” and has 7 letters.
  • Starts with “T” and has 4 letters.
  • Starts with “T” and has 8 letters.
  • Starts with “W” and has 6 letters.

And today’s spangram starts with “S”.

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

Here are some clues about their starting positions. For all words except the spangram:

  • 1 word starts from the top row
  • 3 words start from the right edge of the grid
  • 3 words start from the middle of the grid

Today’s NYT Strands Clue Words

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

  • SHEARS
  • UNLAW
  • MALLS
  • CLAUSE
  • TWAE
  • LUNULE

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:

SHELLS

Today’s NYT Strands Answers

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

  • ARMADILLO
  • NAUTILUS
  • NUCLEUS
  • TACO
  • TORTOISE
  • WALNUT

Yesterday’s NYT Strands Answer (28 April 2025)

Trying to solve yesterday’s Strands (Monday, 28 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:

MY BAD!

Yesterday’s Spangram was:

WHOOPSIEDAISY

Yesterday’s Strands Answers were:

  • BLUNDER
  • FALTER
  • SLIP
  • SPILL
  • STUMBLE
  • TOPPLE

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