Issue #663 Sun 13 Jul
Strands hints — July 13, 2025
A quiet Sunday grid that rewards a patient eye. Keep your focus steady as you navigate the weave of today's layout.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The crisp snap of a new shirt, the heavy drape of curtains, and the hem that catches on a stray thread.
Materials used in clothing and home goods
WOVEN FABRICS AND NATURAL OR SYNTHETIC FIBERS
Spangram 4 nudges · 8 letters
The connector word
A single eight-letter noun
8 letters.
Starts with T, ends with S.
TEXTILES
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (6 letters)
- 2 L (5 letters)
- 3 P (9 letters)
- 4 R (5 letters)
- 5 S (4 letters)
- 6 S (7 letters)
- 7 W (4 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CO (6 letters)
- 2 LI (5 letters)
- 3 PO (9 letters)
- 4 RA (5 letters)
- 5 SI (4 letters)
- 6 SP (7 letters)
- 7 WO (4 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
This fluffy white harvest is the standard for your favorite summer tee.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
COTTON
Theme word 2 of 7 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
A breathable, cool-to-the-touch choice that tends to wrinkle if you look at it the wrong way.
5 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LI.
LINEN
Theme word 3 of 7 5 nudges · 9 letters
A theme word
A durable, moisture-resistant synthetic often found in athletic gear and budget suits.
9 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PO.
POLYESTER
Theme word 4 of 7 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
A manufactured fiber derived from wood pulp that mimics the feel of more expensive natural options.
5 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RA.
RAYON
Theme word 5 of 7 5 nudges · 4 letters
A theme word
The smooth, lustrous product of a cocoon, prized for centuries for its elegance.
4 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SI.
SILK
Theme word 6 of 7 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
Highly elastic and form-fitting, it is the primary reason your workout leggings stay in place.
7 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SP.
SPANDEX
Theme word 7 of 7 5 nudges · 4 letters
A theme word
Sheared from a sheep, this dense, insulating material is the gold standard for keeping warm in winter.
4 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WO.
WOOL