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Saturday, May 9, 2026#970

NYT Strands Hints & Answers — Saturday, May 9

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Today’s theme

“Garden varieties”

Spangram
SPRINGVEGGIE
Theme words
  • ARTICHOKE
  • ASPARAGUS
  • LETTUCE
  • ONION
  • RADISH

NYT Strands #970 (Saturday, May 9) theme is “Garden varieties”. Spangram: SPRINGVEGGIE. Theme words: ARTICHOKE, ASPARAGUS, LETTUCE, ONION, RADISH.

Today’s theme

“Garden varieties”

Hints

    Today’s Strands answers

    Spangram
    SPRINGVEGGIE
    Theme words
    • ARTICHOKE
    • ASPARAGUS
    • LETTUCE
    • ONION
    • RADISH

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    Today's Strands hints (no spoilers)

    Here are spoiler-free clues for NYT Strands #970, Saturday, May 9. The official theme is "Garden varieties" — work through the hints before revealing the spangram.

    How Strands hints work

    Each hint reveals a bit more about the theme and the spangram without naming any answer word. The full list of theme words stays below the fold.

    How to crack the spangram

    The spangram touches two opposite sides of the board and sums up the whole theme, so it's usually the longest answer. Find a couple of theme words first, ask what links them, then look for a long path that stretches edge to edge.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the Strands spangram for May 9 (#970)?
    Today's Strands spangram is SPRINGVEGGIE.
    What is the Strands theme today (#970)?
    The theme clue is "Garden varieties", and the theme words are ARTICHOKE, ASPARAGUS, LETTUCE, ONION, RADISH.
    How many theme words are in a Strands puzzle?
    Each Strands board hides a set of theme words plus one spangram. Today's puzzle has 5 theme words to find alongside the spangram.