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Today’s Theme, Explained

Today’s theme is ‘Best in class’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

Word Hints

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Thefirst wordis someone who trains and competes in physical sports or activities.

Thesecond wordis an expression showing happiness or friendliness by curving the lips upward.

Spoilers spelt out in the Strands style.

Thethird wordis two people who are romantically involved or associated together.

Thefourth wordis people who share mutual affection, trust, and support.

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Thefifth wordis the organs of vision that detect light and allow us to see.

Thesixth wordis wearing clothes, often in a specific or appropriate way for an occasion.

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Theseventh wordis the strands that grow from the scalp and other parts of the body.

Thespangramis a published record of a school year, often with photos and memories.

NYT Strands answers for April 30, 2025.