Navigating the twists and turns of today’sStrandspuzzle proving to be a challenge? No worries! If you find yourself scratching your head over a particularly tricky word, or if you’re at a loss for the entire solution, we’ve got you covered as your linguistic life raft.

Get a nudge in the right direction and keep your winning streak alive (and those bragging rights intact). This guide will give insights on today’s theme, offer hints, and even provide the complete solution. Let’s keep that momentum going and keep you from feeling stranded from today’s Strands.

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Today’s Theme, Explained

Today’s theme is ‘Get the bug’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

Word Hints

Expand below to seehintsfortoday’s words.

Thefirst wordis a rapid discharge of electricity in the atmosphere, often followed by thunder.

Thesecond wordis a term for a woman, sometimes used to denote elegance or nobility.

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Thethird wordis an unpleasant smell or a strong reaction of disapproval.

Thefourth wordis a skilled killer, often working in secrecy to eliminate a target.

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Thefifth wordis a skilled killer, often working in secrecy to eliminate a target.

Thesixth wordis a starchy root vegetable that can be mashed, fried, or baked.

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Thespangramis the scientific study of insects, covering everything from beetles to butterflies.

NYT Strands answers for April 3, 2025.