NYT Strands Today: Hints and Answers for Game 779

Looking for a different day? A fresh NYT Strands puzzle lands at midnight local time, which means some readers are always chasing today’s game while others are on yesterday’s. If you’re after Monday’s puzzle, you can check NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, April 20 (game #778).

Strands is the NYT’s newest word game, joining Wordle, Spelling Bee, and Connections. It’s a lot of fun, but it can be tricky—so here are some Strands hints to help you along. Spoiler alert: what follows reveals today’s solutions, so don’t read on if you’d rather figure it out yourself.

Today’s Strands (game #779) – spoiler-filled hints and answers

The theme for today’s Strands is

• Risky business

Clue words you can try to unlock the in-game hints system

• ROUTER
• OUTER
• DIET
• RATEGATE
• CRATES
• SUET
• CRUET
• TVIRAL

Spangram letters for today

• 10 letters

Where today’s spangram sits on the board

• Left side: 5th row
• Right side: 5th row

Warning: the answers are below. If you don’t want to see them, don’t scroll further.

Today’s Strands answers (game #779)

• BOLD
• INTREPID
• GUTSY
• COURAGEOUS
• ADVENTUROUS

Spangram: DAREDEVILS

My rating: Hard My score: 1

A quick peek at the solving thought process: the day’s theme pointed to traits of people who take risks, so I started by identifying a word that captures that idea. BOLD seemed like a strong anchor, which then led to recognizing terms that describe courageous roles and personalities. After a few long spangrams, I landed on a shorter solution that still fit the “risk-taker” angle, with ADVENTUROUS acting as today’s game word. If you completed the puzzle while imagining a trapeze artist, you’re in good company.

Yesterday’s NYT Strands answers (Monday, April 20, game #778)

• GLINT
• GLITTER
• GLISTEN
• GLEAM
• GLIMMER
• Spangram: CATCH THE LIGHT

What is NYT Strands? Strands is the NYT’s word game follow-up to Wordle and Connections. It’s now a full member of the NYT Games lineup and can be played on desktop or mobile via the NYT Games site. If you’re struggling to crack it daily, there’s a full guide with solving tips you can consult.

About the author Johnny is a freelance pop culture journalist who has covered the internet, music, football, and famous personalities since the early iPhone era. Formerly known as the Pop Detective, his career spans interviews with Elton John and Blur, plus less glamorous moments involving Right Said Fred and appearances on TV. He still lives in North London, enjoys riding his bicycle, and often shouts at pigeons.

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