Earth Day Edition: NYT Strands Game 780 — Hints, Answers, and Background
A fresh NYT Strands puzzle goes live at midnight for your local time zone, which means some players are chasing today’s game while others are on yesterday’s. If you were hoping for Tuesday’s puzzle, you can find Tuesday’s hints and answers for game #779 here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, April 21.
Strands is the latest word-game addition to the NYT lineup, joining Wordle, Spelling Bee, and Connections. It’s a lot of fun, but it can be tricky, so here are some solvable tips for today’s Strands.
Spoiler alert: The following section reveals today’s Strands solutions, so don’t read ahead if you’d rather figure it out yourself.
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Today’s Theme and Clues
Theme
- Today’s Strands theme is Earth Day.
Clue words and hint system
- A set of words unlocks in-game hints that help you progress. Examples of the kinds of unlock words you might see include multiple terms related to recycling and reuse.
Spangram and position
- The spangram contains 12 letters.
- It sits in two edges of the board: one side touches the left edge on the 4th row, and the other touches the top edge on the 4th column.
The answers for today’s Strands (game #780) are below. If you’re avoiding spoilers, stop reading now.
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Answers for NYT Strands Today (Game 780)
- REPAIR
- RECYCLED
- DONATE
- REFILL
- REUSE
- EDUCES
- Spangram: CONSERVATION
Today, Earth Day is celebrated as a reminder to live more sustainably and to protect the planet for future generations. Simple acts—avoiding waste, choosing greener options, and thinking about how resources are used—can add up to meaningful change.
Yesterday’s NYT Strands answers (Tuesday, April 21, game #779)
- BOLD
- INTREPID
- GUTSY
- COURAGEOUS
- ADVENTUROUS
- Spangram: DAREDEVILS
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What is NYT Strands?
Strands is the NYT’s gradually growing word game, following in the footsteps of Wordle and Connections. It’s now a fully integrated part of the NYT Games collection and can be played on desktop or mobile via the NYT Games site.
If you’re having trouble, there’s a full guide to playing NYT Strands with solving tips that can help you beat the daily puzzle.
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About the Author
Johnny is a freelance pop culture journalist who has covered the internet, music, football, and famous personalities since the days when the iPhone was still a novelty. Formerly known as the Pop Detective, his career has included both high points—like interviewing Elton John and Blur—and challenges, including less glamorous interviews and appearances on a Channel 5 documentary. He divides his time between North London and his bicycle, shouting at pigeons in his spare moments.
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