Today's spangram answer on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, is STARPOWER. The 'Wild Things' actress shares two daughters with Sheen. Malcolm in the Middle alum Erik Per Sullivan, who left the acting world to pursue a career in education in the late 2000s, was seen in public for the first time in nearly two decades.

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns.

Looking for help with today's NYT Strands puzzle? Here's an extra hint to help you uncover the right words, as well as all of today's answers and Spangram.

Today's NYT Strands puzzle isn't too tough once you recognize the theme.The words are pretty simple, and kind of fun, with hints of a warmer season to come. If you need hints and answers, read on. I go into depth about the rules for Strands in this story.