NYT Strands Hints

Today's NYT Strands Hints & Answers (Tue, April 8, 2025)

Hints forApril 8, 2025

Here's today's (April 8, 2025) Strands puzzle! This medium-to-challenging word search should take around 15-20 minutes to complete. You're diving into a sci-fi adventure where the clue "Out of this world" directs you to fascinating terms linked to the genre. Stay sharp and think beyond Earth as you unravel these cosmic connections. Ready to test your interstellar vocabulary? Here's a set of hints that might guide you:

  • Think of Spielberg's cinematic visitors and how they arrived—it's a close encounter worth exploring.
  • Consider tales of deserts not made of sand but spice—what epic awaits there?
  • Remember the force pulling astronauts toward Earth—and perhaps inspiration toward answers.
  • Imagine vast futuristic cities where humans and others might coexist—what would you call them?
  • Channel your inner sci-fi fan and envision a genre that connects worlds beyond our own.

Hinted Answers: Peek or Reveal

TODAY’S THEME: Out of this world

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