Today's NYT Strands puzzle had an intense rivalry with the Sheriff of Nottingham. Move over, Wordle, Connections, Connections Sports Edition, and Mini Crossword—there’s a new NYT word game in town! The New York Times' recent game, "Strands," is becoming increasingly popular as another daily activity fans can find on the NYT website and app.
With daily themes and "spangrams" to discover, this is the latest addictive game to cross off your to-do list before a new one pops up 24 hours later.
We'll cover exactly how to play Strands, hints for today's Spangram, and all of the answers for Strands #804 on Saturday, May 16.
How to Play Strands
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According to the New York Times, here's exactly how to play Strands:
Find theme words to fill the board.
Theme words stay highlighted in blue when found.Drag or tap letters to create words. If tapping, double-tap the last letter to submit.Theme words fill the board entirely. No theme words overlap.Find the “spangram.”
The spangram describes the puzzle's theme and touches two opposite sides of the board. It may be two words.The spangram highlights in yellow when found.An example spangram with corresponding theme words: PEAR, FRUIT, BANANA, APPLE, etc.Need a hint?
Find non-theme words to get hints.For every three non-theme words you find, you earn a hint.Hints show the letters of a theme word. If there is already an active hint on the board, a hint will show that word's letter order.A hint for today's Strands game: like pan au chocolate.
What Are Today's NYT Strands Hints?
Warning: Spoilers ahead!In today's puzzle, there are six theme words to find (including the spangram). Here are the first two letters for each word:
MAECCRMEMOFR (SPANGRAM)Today's Spangram is a mix of vertical and horizontal.
NYT Strands Spangram Answer for May 16
Today's Spangram answer on Today's NYT 'Strands' Hints, Spangram and Answers for Saturday, May 16, 2026, isFRENCHBAKERY.
What Are Today's NYT Strands Answers, Word List for Saturday, May 16?
MACARONECLAIRCROISSANTMERINGUEMOUSSESPANGRAM: FRENCHBAKERYRelated: Toast to Patio Season in Style With This Durable $3 Beverage Find at Target
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