NYT Hints & Answers for April 10, 2026
Welcome to your April 10, 2026 NYT Games cheat sheet. Below you will find progressive Wordle clues, today’s Strands theme and spangram hint, and Connections group breakdowns—each designed so you can stop reading the moment you feel unstuck. Use the toggles to keep full answers out of sight until you are ready.
Wordle Hint Today
Work through these clues from broad to specific—then reveal the answer only when you are ready.
- The answer has one vowel used twice.
- It describes something crisp or brittle, not soft.
- Think snack aisles and autumn leaves.
Strands Hint Today
Theme
Things that shine
Hints
- Every solution word fits a bright, glowing idea.
- The spangram is nine letters and starts with L.
- From fireflies to city lights—stay luminous.
Spangram
A single word for giving off light—often used for nature and neon alike.
Answers
Connections Answers Today
Below are the four groups for today's Connections puzzle. Expand each if you want to check your categories before you play.
FAQ
Do I need an NYT subscription to use these hints?
Hints here are free to read. Playing the actual games on NYTimes.com may require a subscription or free article allowance, depending on your account.
What order should I read the sections in?
Start with Wordle if that is your first daily stop, then Strands, then Connections—or jump to whichever game you are stuck on. Each section is written to stand alone.
Are the Connections groups in difficulty order?
Groups are labeled by color name only on this page; in the real game, yellow is typically the easiest category and purple the trickiest.