NYT Strands hints and answers for Wednesday, April 1 (game #759)

Looking for a different day?

A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Tuesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, March 31 (game #758).

Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints.

Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc's Wordle today page for the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Strands today (game #759) - hint #1 - today's theme

What is the theme of today's NYT Strands?

• Today's NYT Strands theme is… Don’t make a peep

NYT Strands today (game #759) - hint #2 - clue words

Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.

• LOSE
• NOSE
• BLUE
• THIS
• BLISS
• SHUNT

NYT Strands today (game #759) - hint #3 - spangram letters

How many letters are in today's spangram?

• Spangram has 13 letters

NYT Strands today (game #759) - hint #4 - spangram position

What are two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?

First side: top, 1st column

Last side: bottom, 6th column

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

NYT Strands today (game #759) - the answers

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The answers to today's Strands, game #759, are…

• QUIET
• HUSHED
• SILENT
• NOISELESS
• INAUDIBLE
• SPANGRAM: SHHHHHHHHHHHH

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• My rating: Hard
• My score: Perfect

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Seeing all the Hs on the board made me think that today’s game was some kind of April Fool’s joke, but I went ahead and connected them all anyway and ended up with the 13-letter spangram.

Incidentally, there is no standard for the number of Hs in today’s spangram, but it’s generally accepted to be four, so Strands is overdoing it just a bit.

Beyond the Hs, the only other easy thing today was the word QUIET, thanks to the hard-to-hide letter Q. 

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Yesterday's NYT Strands answers (Tuesday, March 31, game #758)

• WINGS
• PILLOW
• COIN
• EXCHANGE
• NOTE
• TUTU
• WAND
• SPANGRAM: THETOOTHFAIRY

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What is NYT Strands?

Strands is the NYT's not-so-new-any-more word game, following Wordle and Connections. It's now a fully fledged member of the NYT's games stable that has been running for a year and which can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.

I've got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you're struggling to beat it each day.

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Delta is finally joining the faster satellite Wi-Fi craze with Amazon — but if you want in-flight satellite now, you’ll still want to book United

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• Delta is partnering with Amazon’s LEO for faster, satellite-powered in-flight Wi-Fi
• Installs will start in 2028 on 500 aircraft types
• United still leads for now with Starlink Wi-Fi on 340+ planes and a full rollout by 2027

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Just a little over a week ago, I was cruising at 35,000 feet on a United Airlines flight equipped with Starlink Wi-Fi, and it was pretty much the closest I’ve felt to bliss while flying in economy in quite some time. But United Airlines is now getting some stiff competition from arguably its biggest rival.

Delta Air Lines has formally announced that it’s partnering with Amazon’s Leo Network — previously Project Kuiper — to bring faster, satellite-powered Wi-Fi to flights. It’s a smart investment that aligns with an ongoing trend among other airlines, including United Airlines and JetBlue.

There is a bit of a catch, though — and it’s one that requires patience. Delta Air Lines will begin installing Amazon Leo antennas on 500 aircraft starting in 2028. That’s a long way off, and the process itself can take time. United Airlines began installing Starlink connectivity in 2025 and won’t finish until 2027, when it expects availability across its entire fleet. As of now, it offers free, fast Wi-Fi on more than 340 aircraft, including its entire United Express regional fleet and several larger mainline jets.

Still, it’s an exciting move by Delta and an interesting partnership. It won’t just let you shop in the sky — even though an airline teaming up with Amazon might make you think that. Instead, it will offer a gate-to-gate experience with much faster, lower-latency Wi-Fi that will be free for Delta SkyMiles members.

How Delta will do it

The installation will involve a phased array antenna on each Delta aircraft, enabling connections to the Amazon Leo satellite network and supporting speeds of up to 1 Gbps down and 400 Mbps up.

Right now, there are about 200 Amazon Leo satellites orbiting Earth at an altitude of roughly 370 miles, with more than 20 missions planned over the next year to launch additional satellites. The more satellites in orbit, the broader the coverage Amazon Leo will provide. For comparison, Starlink has over 10,000 satellites in orbit, which means more capacity for commercial flights and other connections.

And yes, that should help address congested in-flight Wi-Fi and reduce large dead zones over oceans. Delta says that the Leo-powered Wi-Fi will support connections for playing games, uploading photos or videos, streaming TV shows or movies (even live ones), and offer a much faster experience for basics like web browsing and messaging. Of course, taking calls — whether video or audio — will still be prohibited.

A speedtest of Starlink powered Wi-Fi on a United Airlines flight. (Image credit: Future/Jacob Krol)

Delta will continue to work with Viasat and Hughes for existing Wi-Fi on many of its aircraft, and going forward, it will be a mix of those providers plus Amazon. In a release, the airline notes that “by working with multiple connectivity leaders, Delta is ensuring it equips the right aircraft with the right technology to serve customers across the globe.”

As of now, 500 aircraft are set to receive faster speeds from Leo, but time will tell if that expands to cover Delta's fleet of nearly 1,000 airplanes.

In the meantime — and arguably in the short term — if you’re after satellite-powered, free Wi-Fi, booking a ticket on United Airlines might make the most sense.

Yes, the airline is still rolling it out and currently has more than 340 aircraft equipped with the connectivity, but it expects to complete the rollout by the end of 2027, while Delta will only begin installations in 2028.

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NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, March 31 (game #758)

Looking for a different day?

A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Monday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, March 30 (game #757).

Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints.

Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc's Wordle today page for the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Strands today (game #758) - hint #1 - today's theme

What is the theme of today's NYT Strands?

• Today's NYT Strands theme is… While you were sleeping…

NYT Strands today (game #758) - hint #2 - clue words

Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.

• COOL
• TWIN
• AXEL
• PILOT
• WENT
• COIL

NYT Strands today (game #758) - hint #3 - spangram letters

How many letters are in today's spangram?

• Spangram has 13 letters

NYT Strands today (game #758) - hint #4 - spangram position

What are two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?

First side: left, 7th row

Last side: right, 6th row

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

NYT Strands today (game #758) - the answers

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The answers to today's Strands, game #758, are…

• WINGS
• PILLOW
• COIN
• EXCHANGE
• NOTE
• TUTU
• WAND
• SPANGRAM: THETOOTHFAIRY

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• My rating: Hard
• My score: 1 hint

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I went on a lengthy diversion today after making a very fast start.

Spotting the word “pilot” in the game along with the word WINGS I thought the theme was intended to imply something about pilot announcements while we sleep. Fortunately, after a little bit more searching I took a hint and then spotted the spangram THETOOTHFAIRY.

As a parent this figure featured prominently in my daughter’s young childhood, although I do think my eldest was pushing it when alongside a tooth she also included a note negotiating a higher price for her precious enamel.

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Yesterday's NYT Strands answers (Monday, March 30, game #757)

• SHAFT
• CANOPY
• PANEL
• VENT
• BUTTON
• HANDLE
• RIBS
• SPANGRAM: UMBRELLATERM

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What is NYT Strands?

Strands is the NYT's not-so-new-any-more word game, following Wordle and Connections. It's now a fully fledged member of the NYT's games stable that has been running for a year and which can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.

I've got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you're struggling to beat it each day.

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Mullvad Browser's testers now get access to updates every four weeks, also on Linux ARM devices

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• Mullvad Browser Alpha has transitioned to the Firefox Rapid channel
• The switch provides quicker access to features
• The Alpha version is now available on Linux ARM devices

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Mullvad Browser’s early testers will now receive updates every four weeks as the latest alpha version of the interface has transitioned to the Firefox Rapid Release channel.

This move offers a twofold benefit, giving testers quicker access to new features, whilst enabling Mullvad’s developers to smooth out the release schedule.

As it approaches its third anniversary, Mullvad browser, which features one of the best VPNs on the market, is now also available on Linux ARM devices, further boosting its user availability.

A more balanced approach

Launched in April 2023, Mullvad Browser is an alternative private browser developed in collaboration with the Tor Project team, offering the privacy and security of the Tor front-end combined with all the benefits of a Mullvad VPN.

Its features include anti-fingerprinting protection, default blocking of trackers during private browsing, and no telemetry for maximum privacy.

It is a fork of Firefox, which means that Mullvad’s developers must constantly update the browser to include all the latest security patches and features provided by Mozilla.

Until now, the browser has followed a long and slow update cycle known as ESR (Extended Support Release), which involves the release of major updates approximately once a year.

Starting with 16.0a1 alpha release, Mullvad Browser Alpha is based on the Firefox Rapid Release channel rather than the Extended Support Release (ESR). The alpha release is now available on Linux ARM.Read more here: https://t.co/ngaSJScRIeMarch 26, 2026

With the latest alpha release switching to Firefox's faster development cycle, the Firefox code updates will be sent to the Mullvad alpha team every four weeks.

The result? Mullvad’s developers will be able to update their own code faster, spreading the work steadily throughout the year rather than having to cope with a huge and stressful workload concentrated into a single major annual update.

Great for testers

The alpha cycle is the first of two interconnected cycles — alpha and beta — that the Mullvad browser is constantly engaged with. Only once the bugs in the beta version have been fixed is the code deemed ready to move on to the final stable phase.

The switch is particularly welcomed by alpha testers — those who evaluate the browser’s development in its very early stages, identifying bugs and suggesting improvements to optimise the final user experience — allowing them to test updates roughly once a month.

However, these testers also face greater risks and the possibility of bugs, crashes, and a potentially lower level of privacy and security, as not all bugs have been fixed yet. New features, however, usually aim to boost security, so this does not necessarily mean that the system will, on the whole, be 'less secure.'

Nonetheless, the change could prove to be a mixed blessing. Previously, the slower release cycle meant that the same version could be used for months, allowing for a more gradual analysis and more time to scrutinise versions between updates.

Now, however, there might be a risk that new versions will be released before all existing bugs have been fixed. Mullvad noted, in fact, that a faster cadence means it may indeed take longer than four weeks between scheduled versions to implement fixes.

Meanwhile, the Stable channel — the safest, ultimate version recommended to a wider user base — will continue to be based on Firefox ESR.

This means users will wait longer for new features, but gain maximum and fully audited stability and security: a well-worth wait for a secure and enduring digital life.

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YouTube is rolling out support for Android Auto, but there are quite a few catches with it — and it could be another way to get you to sign up to Premium

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• YouTube has rolled out support for Android Auto with playback controls
• The catch is that it doesn't play videos, and you can only stream audio
• You also need YouTube Premium for it to work, as it's essentially background play

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YouTube is finally rolling out support for Android Auto, the app that allows you to mirror your smartphone screen to your car’s dashboard — but before your excitement takes over, you should note that it comes with a slew of limitations.

The video platform has been quite silent with this launch however, and instead of formally announcing the integration, users online have come across it themselves like in this Reddit post. As it stands, Android Auto is pretty strict with what you can and can’t do while your car is in motion which, when it comes to eliminating visual distractions while driving, is a safety no-brainer. That said, YouTube on Android Auto is not the YouTube you know and love.

For starters, Android Auto removes one of YouTube’s key elements and that’s its video player, meaning you won’t be able to watch anything and can only listen to audio playback just like the best music streaming services. In theory, you can play any type of content you want, but you’ll only be able to listen to its audio — which won’t be a huge setback if you exclusively listen to podcast episodes or videos that are ideal for audio-only listening.

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Though it takes away YouTube’s biggest functionality, it doesn’t come as a huge surprise and is arguably the most sensible thing to do to ensure safe driving. Not only that, it doesn’t offer full-screen viewing or the option to browse for content, and playback controls are also limited on top of that.

As reported by 9to5Google, you won’t be able to skip forward within a video, and the current skip button will take you straight to the next video in the queue. You can still pause and play audio from the player screen, but you won’t have access to YouTube’s complete slew of playback tools.

Until now, users have been relying on workarounds to get YouTube working on Android Auto, so I can see this integration being widely welcomed. But it wouldn’t be classic YouTube if there weren’t a YouTube Premium catch.

A secret YouTube Premium persuasion strategy

Did you think you could get away with streaming YouTube through Android Auto for free? I hate to break it to you, but you’re going to need a YouTube Premium subscription in order to do so.

In typical YouTube style, Android Auto integration is another functionality that’s being paywalled behind Premium and it’s all because of background play, which is required for streaming through Android Auto. As this is a tool only available to paying subscribers, only those with a membership will be able to stream YouTube on a car dashboard, and the way I look at it is this is yet another strategy YouTube is using to get more people signing up to Premium.

The cheapest way to do this is through YouTube Premium Lite which costs $7.99 / £7.99 / AU$8.99 a month, a relatively new tier that was launched last year. Background viewing and offline downloads were added just a few months back, but while it offers majority ad-supported viewing, this doesn’t apply to music and other music-related content. If you’re like me and use YouTube for all things music and live performances, the standard Premium plan is your best option.

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NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, March 30 (game #757)

Looking for a different day?

A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Sunday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, March 29 (game #756).

Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints.

Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc's Wordle today page for the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Strands today (game #757) - hint #1 - today's theme

What is the theme of today's NYT Strands?

• Today's NYT Strands theme is… For a rainy day

NYT Strands today (game #757) - hint #2 - clue words

Play any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.

• SPAN
• CLAM
• TRAM
• TRAIN
• TONER
• SPACY

NYT Strands today (game #757) - hint #3 - spangram letters

How many letters are in today's spangram?

• Spangram has 12 letters

NYT Strands today (game #757) - hint #4 - spangram position

What are two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?

First side: bottom, 3rd column

Last side: right, 5th row

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

NYT Strands today (game #757) - the answers

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The answers to today's Strands, game #757, are…

• SHAFT
• CANOPY
• PANEL
• VENT
• BUTTON
• HANDLE
• RIBS
• SPANGRAM: UMBRELLATERM

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• My rating: Easy
• My score: Perfect

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“For a rainy day” immediately set me off in search of coats, hats and of course umbrella, but it took me a while to add 'term' to complete today’s parasol-shaped spangram, indicating a search for the many parts that make up a brolly. There are more of them than I realized.

Not initially seeing any relevant words after spotting the spangram, I went in search of non-game words in order to get a hint — but in the process accidentally found SHAFT and CANOPY, which set me on my voyage of discovery.

I’m not a fan of umbrellas in the urban environment. They’re okay in the countryside or on a golf course, but navigating an array of pointy umbrellas on a crowded street is loaded with peril.

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Yesterday's NYT Strands answers (Sunday, March 29, game #756)

• BUGS
• SUET
• FRUIT
• MILLET
• BERRIES
• NECTAR
• SEEDS
• SPANGRAM: FORTHEBIRDS

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What is NYT Strands?

Strands is the NYT's not-so-new-any-more word game, following Wordle and Connections. It's now a fully fledged member of the NYT's games stable that has been running for a year and which can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.

I've got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you're struggling to beat it each day.

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Quordle hints and answers for Monday, March 30 (game #1526)

Looking for a different day?

A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Sunday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, March 29 (game #1525).

Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,400 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers.

Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc's Wordle today column covers the original viral word game.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

Quordle today (game #1526) - hint #1 - Vowels

How many different vowels are in Quordle today?

• The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 4*.

* Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too).

Quordle today (game #1526) - hint #2 - repeated letters

Do any of today's Quordle answers contain repeated letters?

• The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 3.

Quordle today (game #1526) - hint #3 - uncommon letters

Do the letters Q, Z, X or J appear in Quordle today?

• No. None of Q, Z, X or J appear among today's Quordle answers.

Quordle today (game #1526) - hint #4 - starting letters (1)

Do any of today's Quordle puzzles start with the same letter?

• The number of today's Quordle answers starting with the same letter is 0.

If you just want to know the answers at this stage, simply scroll down. If you're not ready yet then here's one more clue to make things a lot easier:

Quordle today (game #1526) - hint #5 - starting letters (2)

What letters do today's Quordle answers start with?

• C

• A

• S

• D

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

Quordle today (game #1526) - the answers

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The answers to today's Quordle, game #1526, are…

• CHESS
• ALLOT
• SCONE
• DITTY

I have a problem. Whenever I roar through Quordle really quickly and all my guesses are correct after minimal thinking time I cannot help myself from saying “boom” and punching the air. 

Today was such a day, with my only moment of hesitation deciding if ALLOT had two Ls or two Ts.

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Daily Sequence today (game #1526) - the answers

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The answers to today's Quordle Daily Sequence, game #1526, are…

• STRAP
• WHIRL
• ELIDE
• SIEVE

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Quordle answers: The past 20

• Quordle #1525, Sunday, 29 March: DELAY, STONY, MONTH, PARTY
• Quordle #1524, Saturday, 28 March: BRAWN, FELLA, SCALY, BRUNT
• Quordle #1523, Friday, 27 March: GROIN, WRONG, SKUNK, SHALL
• Quordle #1522, Thursday, 26 March: HOBBY, COULD, MORPH, LEDGE
• Quordle #1521, Wednesday, 25 March: BLUSH, GRIND, AWASH, SCALP
• Quordle #1520, Tuesday, 24 March: MADAM, BLACK, USING, VOICE
• Quordle #1519, Monday, 23 March: BAGEL, HOARD, AUGUR, TANGY
• Quordle #1518, Sunday, 22 March: SPLAT, BACON, CAIRN, AWFUL
• Quordle #1517, Saturday, 21 March: LEVEL, MAPLE, BRAID, CORAL
• Quordle #1516, Friday, 20 March: BUSED, FRONT, JEWEL, TRIPE
• Quordle #1515, Thursday, 19 March: DIRGE, VERVE, MAKER, FROZE
• Quordle #1514, Wednesday, 18 March: CLIFF, EXPEL, PRIZE, FROCK
• Quordle #1513, Tuesday, 17 March: GREET, BROOD, GRIME, SQUAT
• Quordle #1512, Monday, 16 March: MURKY, AGENT, SONIC, ALARM
• Quordle #1511, Sunday, 15 March: GRILL, WALTZ, TROVE, TOTAL
• Quordle #1510, Saturday, 14 March: CONDO, MUSKY, EATER, SNORT
• Quordle #1509, Friday, 13 March: SCARY, MOURN, WHARF, SHARP
• Quordle #1508, Thursday, 12 March: ARTSY, GEESE, BUGGY, FOCUS
• Quordle #1507, Wednesday, 11 March: BOUGH, TOTEM, NEIGH, PENAL
• Quordle #1506, Tuesday, 10 March: AWARE, WORDY, PETTY, POWER

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