Issue #467 Fri 13 Jun
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — June 13, 2025
A Friday grid with a light, seasonal touch. It offers a steady pace for those who prefer their wordplay without too many jagged edges.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Small baskets, white satin, and a slow walk down the aisle before the music begins.
Ceremonial wedding roles
WEDDING CEREMONY PARTICIPANTS
Spangram 4 hints · 11 letters
The connector word
Compound noun
11 letters.
Starts with F, ends with S.
FLOWERGIRLS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (6 letters)
- 2 D (5 letters)
- 3 L (4 letters)
- 4 P (7 letters)
- 5 P (5 letters)
- 6 R (4 letters)
- 7 V (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AZ (6 letters)
- 2 DA (5 letters)
- 3 LI (4 letters)
- 4 PE (7 letters)
- 5 PO (5 letters)
- 6 RO (4 letters)
- 7 VI (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A shrub that puts on a vibrant, trumpet-shaped display in the southern spring.
6 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AZ.
AZALEA
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The yellow-centered white bloom you might find woven into a simple summer chain.
5 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DA.
DAISY
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A tall, elegant bulb plant often associated with funerals or Easter services.
4 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LI.
LILY
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A common annual that fills hanging baskets with colorful, trumpet-like funnels.
7 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PE.
PETUNIA
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The bright red variety is often worn to commemorate those lost in wartime.
5 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PO.
POPPY
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
The classic, thorny symbol of romance, often gifted in dozens.
4 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RO.
ROSE
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A tiny, shade-loving ground cover with a distinct purple hue.
6 letters.
Starts with V.
Starts with VI.
VIOLET
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- AZALEA
- DAISY
- LILY
- PETUNIA
- POPPY
- ROSE
- VIOLET
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on June 13, 2025. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for June 13, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on June 13, 2025?
NYT Strands on June 13, 2025 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 7 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the June 13, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 11 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "F" — the hints above ease you toward the rest one step at a time, without spelling it out.
What is the theme of NYT Strands on June 13, 2025?
We keep the theme under wraps here so nothing is spoiled — but the ladder above walks you into it, starting with the puzzle's overall vibe. Want it stated outright, with the spangram and all 7 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- Difficulty
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- 7 theme words · 11-letter spangram