Check your calendars, puzzle solvers NYT Strands — it’s Friday the 13th, a day of superstition, black cats, and the occasional spilled salt. But while some may see it as a day of mischief and bad omens, I say it’s the perfect excuse to dive into the New York Times’ most charming word game: Strands. Today’s puzzle brings beauty, blossoms, and maybe even a wedding aisle into play. Let’s take a look at today’s Strands hints, spangram, and all the answers you need to solve it.
What Is NYT Strands?
If you’re new to Strands, here’s a quick refresher: It’s the latest addition to the NYT puzzle family, combining the addictive nature of a word search with a clever daily theme. Each puzzle has multiple hidden words that relate to a central theme, and there’s one especially important word — the spangram — that stretches from one edge of the board to another, revealing more about the day’s concept.
Today’s theme: “Scattering Petals” — and if that doesn’t scream wedding, I don’t know what does.
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Today’s NYT Strands Hints for June 13
Before we dive into the spoilers, here’s a chance to test your skills with a few helpful hints.
Theme: Scattering petals
Hint #1: Think weddings.
Hint #2: Who might be doing the scattering?
Hint #3: These aren’t just any plants — they’re meant to charm.
Now, to help nudge you along even more, here are the first two letters of each word in the puzzle:
- DA
- VI
- AZ
- LI
- PE
- RO
- PO
- FL (this one’s for the spangram)
Got your guesses? Scroll on when you’re ready for the full answer
Today’s Spangram: FLOWERGIRLS
If you were imagining weddings, you were absolutely on the right track. “Scattering petals” isn’t just poetic — it’s literal. Think little ones in adorable dresses tossing blooms down the aisle. The spangram FLOWERGIRLS ties it all together beautifully, running across the grid and unlocking the bouquet of words scattered throughout
Today’s Full List of Words:
- DAISY
- VIOLET
- AZALEA
- LILY
- PETUNIA
- ROSE
- POPPY
- FLOWERGIRLS (Spangram)
Each of these floral beauties is a classic member of any well-composed bouquet. Some are traditional wedding choices (LILY, ROSE), while others — like POPPY and PETUNIA — add a vibrant splash of color to the mix
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Puzzle Breakdown
This was a lighter Strands puzzle in terms of difficulty, especially compared to earlier this week’s brainteasers. I started off spotting POPPY almost immediately — the ‘P’ and ‘Y’ just leapt out — and from there, PETUNIA wasn’t far behind. The letters AZ pretty much gave away AZALEA, although piecing it together still took a few reshuffles.
LILY was nestled cleanly in the center of the grid, waiting to be picked. And once I began focusing on the theme and thought about petal-scattering, FLOWERGIRLS made a grand entrance. That spangram cleared up the puzzle and pointed me toward the final blooms: ROSE, VIOLET, and a last-minute DAISY.
All told, a feel-good, floral-themed puzzle perfect for balancing out the eerie vibes of Friday the 13th. And if you’re the sentimental type, it might’ve even brought back a few sweet memories of weddings past.
Also read: Quordle Hints and Answers for Friday, June 13(Game #1236)
Final Thoughts
Strands continues to be a delightful addition to the NYT puzzle lineup. With its clever daily themes and satisfying gameplay, it hits that sweet spot between relaxing and rewarding. Today’s puzzle was no exception — a light and lovely nod to weddings, flowers, and tradition.
How did you do on today’s puzzle? Did you breeze through it like a bouquet toss, or did some of those floral names have you stumped? Let me know in the comments or share your grid on social media. I’ll be back with more Wordle, Connections, and Strands coverage soon.
