Today's NYT Strands puzzle is rated easy by the New York Times. The official theme for Strands #809 is "In a material world." The theme centers on common materials — specifically, various types of fabrics and textiles.
NYT Strands Hints — Puzzle #809 (No Spoilers)
Start here if you want to solve it yourself. Here are three progressive hints to help narrow things down without giving it away:
- Hint 1: You've been fooled if you've had this fabric pulled over your eyes.
- Hint 2: This smooth fabric is also the name of a milk brand.
- Hint 3: The essential element of a Canadian Tuxedo.
Spangram Hints for Today's NYT Strands
The spangram is 7 letters long and is one word. It starts with F and ends with S. It touches the first column, fourth row and the last column, fifth row, running mostly horizontally across the board.
Today's NYT Strands Theme Words — Spoilers Below
Stop scrolling here if you want to solve it yourself.
The spangram is FABRICS. The eight theme words are COTTON, DENIM, FLEECE, LINEN, SATIN, SILK, VELVET, and WOOL.
| Theme Word | Hint |
|---|---|
| COTTON | Most widely used natural fiber in the world |
| DENIM | Essential element of a Canadian Tuxedo |
| FLEECE | Soft, warm fabric — think cozy jacket |
| LINEN | Breathable, crisp warm-weather fabric |
| SATIN | Smooth and glossy; also a milk brand name |
| SILK | Produced by silkworms; prized for softness |
| VELVET | Plush, dense pile — royal robes and theater curtains |
| WOOL | Pulled over your eyes if you've been fooled |
| FABRICS ⭐ | Spangram — the category that ties them all together |
Recent NYT Strands Answers for Reference
Here is a quick look at recent puzzles for anyone catching up:
- Wednesday, May 20 — Spangram: TAKEYOURTIME. Words: GENTLE, CALM, RELAXED, SLOW, PLACID, LEISURELY
- Tuesday, May 19 — Spangram: HIGHERGROUND. Words: MOUND, HUMMOCK, HILL, BUTTE, SLOPE, RIDGE, KNOLL
- Monday, May 18 — Spangram: CITRUS. Words: LIME, POMELO, ORANGE, TANGERINE, CLEMENTINE, KUMQUAT
