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A free scan shows the junk files, broken settings and background clutter dragging Windows down - then fixes them in one click.Free scan · Windows 10 & 11The Saturday, April 26, 2025, NYT Strands puzzle is game #419, with the theme “Face time.” If you want to solve it yourself, start with the gentle clues below; the spangram and full answer list follow.
Strands changes at midnight in each time zone, so “today” may refer to a different puzzle depending on where you are. The game is available on the NYT Games site on desktop and mobile.
Spoiler-light theme hint
The theme is “Face time.” Think about what might go into a makeup bag.
Clue words for the in-game hints
These words can help unlock hints without immediately giving away the answers:
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- DAPPER
- ZERO
- PURE
- RIPE
- PRUNE
- DREAM
Spangram hint
The spangram has 10 letters and runs from the top of the board at column 4 to the bottom at column 6.
Quick Recap
Spangram answer
MAKEUP EXAM
All theme answers
- POWDER
- BRONZER
- PRIMER
- CONCEALER
- FOUNDATION
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