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Strands #809 Answers – May 21, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #809, Thursday, May 21, 2026. Today's theme clue: “In a material world”.

MIKNOT
ENLIST
DTEVLO
FABVEC
CERICS
EELFOO
ENSALW
NILTIN

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Strands #809 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are eight theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 7 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
C_____ · D____ · F_____ · L____ · S____ · S___ · V_____ · W___
Hint 4: the spangram
FABRICS

Strands #809 answers

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Spangram: FABRICS

Theme words: COTTON, DENIM, FLEECE, LINEN, SATIN, SILK, VELVET, WOOL

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for May 21, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #809 is FABRICS.

What are the Strands answers for May 21, 2026?

COTTON, DENIM, FLEECE, LINEN, SATIN, SILK, VELVET, WOOL, with the spangram FABRICS.