Need some assistance with NYT Strands today? Today's theme — "___ a ___" — is really quite hard to decode at first, but will become clear with a few answers on the board. Below, we've compiled some useful hints for Strands #412,

Warning: Spoilers ahead! In today's puzzle, there are seven theme words to find (including the spangram). Hint: The first one can be found in the top half of the board. Here are the first two letters for each word: Today's spangram answer on Friday, April 18, 2025, is GAMEPIECES.

Looking for some help with today's NYT Strands? An extra hint and the answers are right here to help you finish the grid.