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Strands #761 Answers – April 3, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #761, Friday, April 3, 2026. Today's theme clue: “Smooth(ie) operator”.

AEEHGA
CLYCUV
APINEA
IELPAT
TROPAI
AYPMNU
APIOGR
APCALF

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Strands #761 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are six theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 13 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
A___ · G____ · L_____ · M____ · P_____ · P________
Hint 4: the spangram
TROPICALFRUIT

Strands #761 answers

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Spangram: TROPICALFRUIT

Theme words: ACAI, GUAVA, LYCHEE, MANGO, PAPAYA, PINEAPPLE

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for April 3, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #761 is TROPICALFRUIT.

What are the Strands answers for April 3, 2026?

ACAI, GUAVA, LYCHEE, MANGO, PAPAYA, PINEAPPLE, with the spangram TROPICALFRUIT.