NYT Strands Hints and Answers for April 9, 2026 (#767)
Spoiler-safe hints for the NYT Strands puzzle of April 9, 2026: the theme clue first, then first letters, word lengths, the spangram, and the full grid.
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Hints for April 9, 2026, one rung at a time
ThemeToday’s theme
In the paint
Today’s theme is “In the paint”. All 6 theme words fit that idea — and the spangram names it outright.
Hint 1A gentle clue
The 6 answers belong to one everyday scene. Picture the scene first, then look for its pieces on the board. The spangram runs across the grid, left edge to right, so look for a long sideways path first.
Hint 2First letters
The theme words begin with A, E, F, P, T, W.
Hint 3Word lengths
By length, the answers run 6, 6, 6, 7, 7 and 10. The shortest is 6 letters, the longest 10.
SpangramThe spangram
MEDIUM
6 letters, a single word, running from one edge of the grid to the opposite edge.
Starts with M, ends with M.
AnswersAll theme words
- ENAMEL6 letters
- FRESCO6 letters
- PASTEL6 letters
- ACRYLIC7 letters
- TEMPERA7 letters
- WATERCOLOR10 letters
BoardThe completed grid
Theme wordSpangramEach line follows one word; the small number is that letter’s place in it.