Want a different day?
A new NYT Strands puzzle appears every day at midnight for your time zone – which means some people are still playing “today’s game” while others are playing “yesterday’s.” If you’re looking for Wednesday’s puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands Tips and Answers for Wednesday, May 20 (Game #808).
Strands is the latest pun from The New York Times after Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it’s a lot of fun. It can be difficult, though, so keep reading my Strands tips.
SPOILER WARNING: The information on NYT Strands today is below, so don’t continue reading if you don’t want to know the answers.
NYT Strands today (game #809) – clue #1 – theme of the day
What is the theme of today’s NYT Strands?
• The theme of today’s NYT Strands is… In a Material World
NYT Strands today (game #809) – clue #2 – clue words
Play one of these words to unlock the game’s hint system.
- MINK
- TO FLOW
- SILLY
- GUN
- BELT
- PIECE
NYT Strands today (game #809) – clue #3 – spangram letters
How many letters are there in today’s spangram?
• Spangram has 7 letters
NYT Strands today (game #809) – clue #4 – spangram position
What are the two sides of the picture that today’s spangram touches?
First side: left, 4th row
Last side: right, 5th row
That’s right, the answers are below, so DON’T SCROLL FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT TO SEE THEM.
NYT Strands today (game #809) – the answers
The answers to today’s Strands, game #809, are…
- WOOL
- SATIN
- VELVET
- COTTON
- SILK
- JEANS
- FLEECE
- LINEN
- SPANGRAM: FABRICS
- My rating: Easy
- My rating: Perfect
This was my 91st spangram first and I don’t think I’ve ever seen an easier one.
Aside from Madonna’s lyrics, there was only one possible subject that today’s theme could refer to, made even more obvious by the FABRICS hiding in the center of the painting.
From here on out, there were no more surprises as we collected eight of the most common materials, with no room for leather, latex, lamé, spandex or bacon, eliminating 95% of Lady Gaga’s wardrobe. That said, she must have a FLEECE jacket somewhere.
Answers from yesterday’s NYT Strands (Wednesday May 20, match #808)
- RELAXED
- SLOW
- CALM
- PLACID
- CALM
- SOFT
- SPANGRAM: TAKE YOUR TIME
What are NYT Strands?
Strands is the not-so-new pun from The New York Times, after Wordle and Connections. It’s now a full member of the year-old NYT games stable and can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.
I have a complete guide on how to play NYT Strands, with tips for solving it, so check it out if you’re struggling to beat it every day.
