Need a nudge before seeing the solution? The April 27, 2025 NYT Strands puzzle is game #420, with the theme clue “Sleep tight.” Start with the hints below; the complete answer key is separated by a clear spoiler warning.
Hints for Strands #420
- Theme clue: “Sleep tight.”
- Hint-unlocking words: MENTAL, TRAM, TRUE, TIDE, NOTE, and BIND.
- Spangram: It has seven letters.
- Board direction: The reported BEDTIME path starts at the left edge on row five and ends at the right edge on row six.
These clues and the answer set are reported by TechRadar; Tom’s Guide also confirms the theme and spangram.
Full answer key — spoilers
Stop here if you want to keep solving without seeing the answers.
- MASK
- EARPLUGS
- MELATONIN
- MEDITATION
- MOUTHGUARD
- Spangram: BEDTIME
What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands?
For Sunday, April 27, 2025, game #420’s theme is “Sleep tight.” Its five theme words are MASK, EARPLUGS, MELATONIN, MEDITATION, and MOUTHGUARD; BEDTIME is the spangram.
Quick Recap
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