NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, April 29 (game #787)
The New York Times' Strands puzzle for Wednesday, April 29 (game #787) features the theme 'Fish or cut bait,' centered around fishing-related words. Players aim to find words like HOOK, REEL, and LURE, connected by the spangram TACKLE, which spans the board from left to right on the fourth row. The puzzle is considered challenging, particularly for those less familiar with angling terminology. Hints and solutions are provided for players seeking assistance.
- ▪The theme of today's NYT Strands puzzle is 'Fish or cut bait,' related to fishing.
- ▪The spangram for game #787 is TACKLE, a 6-letter word spanning the 4th row from left to right.
- ▪Key words in the puzzle include HOOK, REEL, LURE, WEIGHT, SWIVEL, PLIERS, COOLER, and BOBBERS.
- ▪Players can use clue words like KEEL, THEIR, TRACK, CORE, LIVE, and RIGHT to unlock in-game hints.
- ▪Yesterday's puzzle (game #786) had the theme 'LIKEAHAWK' with words related to watching or observing.
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Computing Internet Websites & Apps NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, April 29 (game #787) News By Johnny Dee Contributions from Marc McLaren published 28 April 2026 My clues will help you solve the NYT's Strands today and keep that streak going When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: New York Times) Jump to: Hint #1: Today's theme Hint #2: Clue words Hint #3: Spangram letters Hint #4: Spangram position Today's answers Yesterday's answers Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Looking for a different day?A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at…
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