Warning: Spoilers ahead! In today's puzzle, there are seven theme words to find (including the spangram). Hint: The first one can be found in the top half of the board. Here are the first two letters for each word: Today's spangram answer on Friday, April 18, 2025, is GAMEPIECES.

The popular American newspaper New York Times has released a new word-based puzzle known as NYT Strands. This puzzle is a fun new take on the classic word game and it is not your usual word search as every day NYT comes up with a new NYT Strands puzzle that carries a special theme,

Looking for some help with today's NYT Strands? An extra hint and the answers are right here to help you finish the grid.