NYT Strands April 15 answers: Full breakdown of today’s “Draft Picks” puzzle with hints, spangram, and theme words

NYT Strands April 15 game flips expectations with the theme “Draft picks,” steering players away from sports and straight into beer territory. Puzzle #408 features the spangram MICROBREWERY, with theme words like BOCK, SOUR, LAGER, and STOUT — all types of draft beer. Many players were initially misled, assuming an NFL angle, but hints and clue words revealed the real theme. Its a clever, engaging puzzle that rewards close reading and curiosity.