If you’re looking for hints and answers for Strands for Friday, April 4, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues and tips, and finally the solution to the puzzle with the theme “Step on it!” For an easy way to come back to our Strands hints every day,

Today's theme for The New York Times' Strands is "Get a Bug". Find out what it means, as well as the correct answers, here!

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.