NYT Saturday Puzzle Guidance: Hints, Word Scramble Solutions for August 9th
The Strands game for today, August 13, 2025, presents a twist from its usual theme. Instead of gastronomic gadgets, the theme today is inspired by classic cinema, specifically the works of Alfred Hitchcock.
The completed grid for today's puzzle reveals the words "CORKSCREW", "WHISK", "MIXER", "SIEVE", "SPATULA", and "ZESTER", but they are not kitchen tools as one might expect. Instead, they are hidden references to some of Hitchcock's iconic films.
The player, who has a blog where daily Wordle guides and other writings about TV shows, streaming guides, movie reviews, video game coverage, and more can be found, suggests that today's puzzle is clever due to the word shapes. One of the words, "CORKSCREW", is shaped like a corkscrew, reminiscent of the famous scene in Hitchcock's "Psycho".
The spangram in today's Strands puzzle is "KITCHENTOOL", but it doesn't relate to kitchen tools as one might initially think. Instead, it reveals more about the day's theme, hinting at the Hitchcock connection.
For those struggling with today's puzzle, several hints are provided to help uncover the words. The player also encourages readers to share their Strands results on Twitter and Facebook, creating a community of Strands enthusiasts.
Strands, the newest addition to the New York Times' puzzle games, is a twist on classic word search games. It offers links to play games such as "Unscramble The Anagram", "Guess The Category", "Crown Each Region", and "Unlock A Trivia Ladder", making it a dynamic and engaging experience.
Unfortunately, the solution for today's NYT Strands puzzle with the theme "Gastronomic gadgets" (August 9, 2025) was not correct. The spangram answer for that day was FILMTITLE, and the theme words were "PSYCHO", "ROPE", "TOPAZ", "VERTIGO", "LIFEBOAT", and "NOTORIOUS".
For those who missed the August 13 puzzle, fear not! The Strands game on Friday was much tougher and a guide for it was not posted. But with the engaging gameplay and intriguing themes, it's worth giving Strands a try every day.
- The player, writing about today's Strands game on their blog, notes that the word "CORKSCREW" in the puzzle is shaped like a corkscrew, providing a subtle hint to the theme inspired by Alfred Hitchcock's works.
- Despite the unexpected theme shift in the NYT Strands game on August 13, 2025, the game remains a part of the New York Times' diverse offerings in lifestyle, food-and-drink, entertainment, and more, offering engaging experiences like "Unscramble The Anagram" and "Guess The Category".
