The New York Times’ Strands puzzle for April 14 embraces the essence of the season with a theme hint titled “April showers…”—a clear nod to the classic phrase “April showers bring May flowers.” Fittingly, today’s puzzle focuses entirely on plants, specifically springtime blooms.
Theme Explained
The clue points to a completed springtime expression, guiding solvers toward identifying words that are commonly associated with the blooming season. From vibrant petals to iconic garden staples, today’s Strands puzzle is all about Spring flowers.
Spangram Details
For those wondering about the layout, today’s spangram—a word that stretches across the puzzle grid—is vertical, rather than horizontal.
Spangram Answer
The vertical spangram for April 14 is SpringFlowers, aptly summarizing the theme of the day.
Full Word List for April 14
Here are all the themed words you need to solve today’s puzzle:
- Tulip
- Daffodil
- Iris
- Hyacinth
- Lily
- Crocus
- SpringFlowers (spangram)
As the NYT Strands puzzle continues to grow in popularity, themed challenges like today’s offer a fresh and seasonal twist that keeps word game enthusiasts engaged. Stay tuned for more daily clues and answers.
