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Monday, July 13, 2026#1039

NYT Strands Hints & Answers — Monday, July 13

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Today’s theme

Just what I needed

Spangram
HITSTHESPOT
Theme words
  • DELIGHTFUL
  • ENJOYABLE
  • PLEASANT
  • SATISFYING

Today's NYT Strands theme is "Just what I needed". Use the hints below before revealing the spangram and theme words.

Today’s theme

Just what I needed

Hints

    Today’s Strands answers

    Spangram
    HITSTHESPOT
    Theme words
    • DELIGHTFUL
    • ENJOYABLE
    • PLEASANT
    • SATISFYING

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    Today's Strands hints (no spoilers)

    Here are spoiler-free clues for NYT Strands #1039, Monday, July 13. The official theme is "Just what I needed" — 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 July 13 (#1039)?
    Today's Strands spangram is HITSTHESPOT.
    What is the Strands theme today (#1039)?
    The theme clue is "Just what I needed", and the theme words are DELIGHTFUL, ENJOYABLE, PLEASANT, SATISFYING.
    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 4 theme words to find alongside the spangram.