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Strands #787 Answers – April 29, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #787, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. Today's theme clue: “Fish or cut bait”.

EEKBOB
RLOWEB
HOEHTR
TAIGLE
ERCKPL
ULWSEI
VICOOR
ELRELS

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Strands #787 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are eight theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 6 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
B_____ · C_____ · H___ · L___ · P_____ · R___ · S_____ · W_____
Hint 4: the spangram
TACKLE

Strands #787 answers

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Spangram: TACKLE

Theme words: BOBBER, COOLER, HOOK, LURE, PLIERS, REEL, SWIVEL, WEIGHT

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for April 29, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #787 is TACKLE.

What are the Strands answers for April 29, 2026?

BOBBER, COOLER, HOOK, LURE, PLIERS, REEL, SWIVEL, WEIGHT, with the spangram TACKLE.