NYT Hints & Answers for April 12, 2026
For Sunday April 12, 2026, this article rounds up Wordle, Strands, and Connections in one scroll-friendly layout. Each block begins with soft clues and ends with optional reveals, so you can protect your streak without spoiling the fun up front.
Wordle Hint Today
Work through these clues from broad to specific—then reveal the answer only when you are ready.
- A common color surname and a cooking verb.
- Double letters sit together in the middle.
- Think toast, steak, and crayons.
Strands Hint Today
Theme
Brainy stuff
Hints
- Everything ties to how we think and remember.
- The spangram is a long -ING word about mental effort.
- Puzzles train exactly this.
Spangram
Gerund form of using your brain actively—not passive daydreaming.
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
Is the FAQ different every day?
Yes—each dated post can include custom questions. If a file omits FAQ entries, sensible defaults are shown instead.
Will these URLs work offline?
After the static site loads once, your browser may cache pages, but fresh hints require visiting the site online.
How do I jump between games on this page?
Use your browser find feature or the table of contents implied by the H2 headings: Wordle, Strands, Connections, and FAQ.