NYT Strands today — hints, answers and spangram for Sunday, April 28 (game #56)

I wouldn't describe today's NYT Strands puzzle as a particularly difficult one, but that doesn't make it easy either; very few of them could be called that. But don't worry! I have help for you below in the form of several hints to get you started. Check them out if you need them, scroll down to my commentary if not.

SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.

NYT Strands today (game #56) - hint #1 - today's theme

NYT Strands today (game #56) - hint #2 - clue words

NYT Strands today (game #56) - hint #3 - spangram

NYT Strands today (game #56) - hint #4 - spangram position

Right, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.

NYT Strands today (game #56) - the answers

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