Update: We last updated this article with today's NYT Strands Answers on May 13, 2026.

NYT Strands is the new obsession for word puzzle lovers. This game is a captivating hunt for a secret theme hidden in a chaotic grid. If today's puzzle has you stumped, don't worry, we've got the clues and answers you need to solve the mystery. Here is NYT Strands answers today, with hints for May 13, 2026

NYT Strands #801 Hints for May 13, 2026

Here are today’s NYT Strands hints for you.

NYT Strand's theme today is: "You've got …"

While many words may reveal themselves to you, the game’s objective is to find words related to the day’s theme.

Click here to reveal hints for today's NYT Strands
  • Strands hint No. 1: Today’s theme revolves around qualities that help someone push through challenges and succeed.
  • Strands hint No. 2: Think about traits linked to courage, determination, and inner strength.
  • Strands hint No. 3: NE, GR, FI, HE, PL, SP, GU

You don’t need another hint for today’s Strands puzzle.

NYT Strands Answer Today for May 13, 2026

Click here to reveal NYT Strands answers today with all the words plus the spangram word.
  • Spangram word – WHATITTAKES
  • Remaining words: NERVE, GRIT, FIBER, HEART, PLUCK, SPUNK, GUMPTION

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NYT Strands Answers Today, May 13

This Strands puzzle has a motivational and resilience-driven theme, with every word revolving around inner strength, courage, determination, and the intangible qualities people associate with perseverance and character. The vocabulary blends everyday expressions with slightly punchier, personality-filled terms, giving the grid an energetic and uplifting feel. Once you recognize that the puzzle is exploring what fuels determination and grit rather than physical objects or literal categories, the semantic connections become very satisfying to trace. The spangram ties the entire concept together perfectly, making the whole puzzle feel cohesive and inspiring rather than overly tricky. I’d rate the difficulty a spirited 4 out of 5.

How did you like today's NYT Strands puzzle? Easy, hard, or meh?

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NYT Strands Rules

NYT Strands is a word game that is played on a 6x8 letter grid containing seemingly random letters. Each letter must be used in some way so that when all the words have been found, the board is full, leaving no letter unused.

Each puzzle has a theme, but you don't know what the theme is. A hint is provided at the start of the game. You must guess all the common theme-related words that have something in common, leading to the Spangram.

Spangram is a special challenge word or base of the theme. All the words, when solved, are denoted in blue except the Spangram, which is denoted in yellow when guessed correctly and touches two ends of the board, side to side or top to bottom. Spangram denotes what's common between all the other words on the board.

Note: Players can find non-theme words to earn hints. Every 3 non-theme words will unlock a hint.

That's all with the NYT Strands answers today guys. Come back tomorrow for the next one.