NYT Strands July 13 2025 Hints, Spangram and Answer

13 July 2025
8 Words

Find all theme words and the spangram in today's letter grid. Need help? Use our step-by-step hints below!

Today's Theme

"Completely fabricated"

Spangram

8 letters

Theme Words

7 words

What is NYT Strands?

NYT Strands is The New York Times' captivating word puzzle that combines elements of word search with thematic word finding. Each day presents a 6×8 grid of letters where you must discover all theme words related to a specific clue, plus find the special "spangram" that spans across the grid.

Unlike traditional word searches, Strands words can change direction, creating unique shapes and paths through the grid. The challenge is not just finding words, but understanding how they all connect to the daily theme.

Today's Theme

"Completely fabricated"

Find 7 theme words and 1 spangram related to this clue

NYT Strands Grid for 13 July 2025

K
L
N
S
N
D
I
O
E
A
X
E
S
A
Y
L
P
L
R
N
I
S
W
O
I
L
O
T
Y
O
N
T
X
L
E
S
E
T
C
E
O
T
N
O
T
P
E
R

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Step-by-Step Hints for 13 July 2025

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Today's Theme Hint

"Completely fabricated"

All theme words relate to this clue. Think about different meanings and related concepts!

Spangram Hints

Length & Position

8 letters - spans from one side of the grid to the opposite side

Letter-by-Letter Reveal

T______S

Theme Words (7 words)

All of these words relate to: "Completely fabricated"

6 letters: C ____ N
5 letters: L ___ N
9 letters: P _______ R
5 letters: R ___ N
4 letters: S __ K
7 letters: S _____ X
4 letters: W __ L

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Getting Started

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Complete Solution for 13 July 2025

Here are all the answers for today's NYT Strands puzzle

🎯 Spangram Answer

TEXTILES

This word spans across the grid and summarizes today's theme

📝 Theme Words: "Completely fabricated"

COTTON
LINEN
POLYESTER
RAYON
SILK
SPANDEX
WOOL

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916
Bonus Words
4
Shortest Word
11
Longest Word
924
Total Words
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