Orange Door Hinge

If you’re struggling with today’s Strands puzzle from The New York Times (April 13th), don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with the correct answers, Spangram, hints, tips, and more to help you out. Strands offers a unique word game experience by combining it with the classic, nostalgic word search gameplay we all know and love. Today’s theme is “Orange door hinge,” which presents quite the challenge due to its unusual connections. Luckily, our resources will assist you in solving today’s Strands puzzle!

If you’re new to The New York Times’ Strands game, here’s a brief explanation: Your goal is to discover words or phrases connected to the provided topic within the given letter grid. To uncover the true essence of the theme, search for the Spangram, which will offer clues about the actual definition of the theme. For instance, ‘websites’ or ‘watches’ could be the Spangram. As you progress, you can also find words that fall under the broader category of your theme, such as YouTube and Facebook in the case of websites.

Today, April 13th, unlike yesterday, the subject matter isn’t immediately clear from the information given, but it eventually becomes apparent. The theme for today’s Strands is “Orange door hinge.” At first glance, these words may seem nonsensical because they are quite random. However, when spoken aloud or given context, the meaning of the theme might become more evident. There are eight words in today’s Strands, including a Spangram. If you need help figuring out what the Spangram is, we have provided a hint below:

Today’s Spangram is what the main theme is, essentially, when said out loud. 

As I delve into the world of Strands, here’s a tip for finding the elusive Spangram: Remember, this word will always stretch from one side to another, which is why it’s named as such. Be sure to scan the letters on the grid’s edges and observe any unusual gaps between words if you encounter them first. To uncover today’s hidden Spangram in Strands, take a peek at the answer below!

The Spangram in today’s Strands puzzle is Color Rhymes.

Just as I noticed that the hinges on my orange door sync perfectly with colors, such as how “Hello” echoes “Yellow” and “Spread” mirrors “Red”, I’d like to share the words from yesterday’s Strands puzzle that rhyme with a color. Here they are:

1. Mellow (yellow)
2. Swell (tell) – this one is a bit of a stretch, but it’s close enough for a fun game!
3. Tread (red)
4. Squeal (peal) – also a slight stretch, but it fits the color theme nicely!
5. Steal (real) – another fun addition to keep things interesting!

  • Hello
  • Queen
  • Spread
  • Color Rhymes
  • Height
  • Flew
  • Plaque
  • Pilot

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2025-04-13 14:09