PuzzlePage Strands answers & hints — Thursday, April 16, 2026
Stuck on the Thursday, April 16, 2026 PuzzlePage daily Strands-style puzzle? Start with the non-spoiler hints, peek at the spangram, or reveal every answer below — then scroll down to play the board yourself.
Today's theme clue
“In the oven” — 9 answers to find, including the spangram.
Hints (tap to reveal, one at a time)
Hint: Theme clue — tap to reveal
Today's clue is “In the oven”.
Hint: How many — tap to reveal
There are 9 answers to find, including the spangram.
Hint: Spangram — tap to reveal
The spangram is 6 letters long and starts with “P”. It touches two opposite sides of the board.
Hint: Longest answer — tap to reveal
The longest answer is 6 letters.
The spangram
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PASTRY
All 9 answers for 2026-04-16
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- Pastry
- Batter
- Crust
- Cookie
- Dough
- Flour
- Knead
- Sugar
- Whisk
Play the 2026-04-16 board
Try it yourself below. This view-only replay tracks your progress locally and does not affect your live streak on today's puzzle.
Today's theme
“In the oven”
0 of 9 found
Drag across letters — or tap them one by one and tap the last letter again (or press Submit) — to trace a word. Find every theme word plus the spangram that spans the board.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the spangram for Thursday, April 16, 2026?
The spangram is PASTRY — reveal it above whenever you are ready.
Is this the same as the New York Times Strands?
No. PuzzlePage runs its own free daily Strands-style game with its own themes and boards, and it is not affiliated with The New York Times.
Where can I play today's puzzle?
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