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Group words by physical shape, focusing on straight, narrow, stick-like objects.
It reinforces the theme with a clever phrase that ties in with visual similarities.
Strands is a captivating blend of Spelling Bee, Connections, and classic Crossword.
Hello, readers! We are back with our daily Strands guide. Looking for today’s answers? Here’s a clue for you. Today's NYT Strands Spangram is WHATITTAKES. To find it, start with the W that's three letters from the right on the top row and wind down. You can also use the words ‘risk’ and ‘keep going’ as clues to find your answers. Here’s a bonus tip to solve today’s Strands: look closely at how the letters are arranged in the grid.
Also Read: Today’s NYT Strands Hints and Answers for April 8, 2026
We have listed below all the non-Spangram answers for May 13:
Grit
Fiber
Heart
Pluck
Nerve
Spunk
Gumption
Today's NYT Strands Spangram is WHATITTAKES. This refers to the necessary qualities, skills, resources, or character required to succeed at a specific task or achieve a goal. It often implies possessing grit, talent, intelligence, or money to accomplish something challenging, as in ‘she has what it takes to lead.’
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Did you know that you can solve NYT Strands with a special trick? The trick is to identify the theme and the letter patterns to determine the words. Long words along the grid edges indicate the Spangram. Today’s Spangram theme is ‘You’ve got’.
For new players, Strands is a fun and interactive word game. The game combines NYT Crossword, Connections, and Spelling Bee. You get 48 letters on a 6×8 board. Players also get a daily theme as a hint to find the Spangram.
The NYT Strands interactive word game encourages you to improve your vocabulary and observation skills. See you tomorrow for another set of NYT Strands hints and answers.
