Issue #497 Sun 13 Jul
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — 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 hints · 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 hints · 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 hints · 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 hints · 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 hints · 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 hints · 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 hints · 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 hints · 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
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Complete Strands answer
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- COTTON
- LINEN
- POLYESTER
- RAYON
- SILK
- SPANDEX
- WOOL
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on July 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 July 13, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on July 13, 2025?
NYT Strands on July 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 July 13, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 8 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "T" — 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 July 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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- 7 theme words · 8-letter spangram