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NYT Hints & Answers for April 11, 2026

April 11, 2026 NYT Games walkthrough: today’s Wordle starts narrow and ends specific, Strands stays on the water, and Connections rewards careful grouping before you commit. Skim the hints, play a move or two, then open the spoilers only when you want certainty.

Wordle Hint Today

Work through these clues from broad to specific—then reveal the answer only when you are ready.

  1. The word names a steep, narrow inlet.
  2. You will see letters that rarely appear together in English.
  3. It is strongly associated with Norway on postcards.

Strands Hint Today

Theme

On the water

Hints

  1. Small craft and big hulls can both belong here.
  2. The spangram is one long word about life at sea.
  3. Think docks, decks, and spray.

Spangram

A compound-style word for traveling or working across the ocean—starts with S.

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

Why does Strands list a spangram separately?

In Strands, the spangram is the special word that uses the whole board edge-to-edge; theme words fill in the rest of the theme.

Can I print this page?

Yes—your browser print view will include whatever sections are expanded. Collapse spoilers first if you want a hint-only printout.