Hints and Answers for NYT Strands Puzzle No. 406 - April 13

Here are some tips and solutions for tackling the NYT Strands puzzle No. 406 dated April 13.

The theme of today’s Strands puzzle is Orange door hinge. If you’re finding it challenging, try thinking of a word that sounds like a color.

Clue Words for Unveiling In-Game Hints

In this puzzle, your task is to identify hidden words that align with the theme. If you’re having trouble, just look for any words you can find. Discovering three words with at least four letters will unlock one of the theme words in Strands. Here are the words I used to get those hints, though any four-letter or longer words will suffice: * HELP, HELL, THEY, HEEL, SEAT, POSE, PLAT, PILE, COPE, COLE, ROLE, SHELF, LOAD, POLL, GREY

Solutions for Today’s Strands Puzzle

These solutions are connected to the theme. Below are the answers that don’t include the puzzle’s spangram: * FLEW, QUEEN, HELLO, PILOT, HEIGHT, PLAQUE, SPREAD (These words rhyme respectively with the colors blue, green, yellow, violet, white, black, and red.)

Today’s Strands Spangram

The spangram for today’s Strands puzzle is COLORRHYMES. To discover it, start with the letter C four rows down on the far left, then trace your way up, down, and across.