NYT Strands puzzle #565 for September 19, 2025, has the theme “Pour it on.” The clues below start gently and become full spoilers: stop before the solution section if you want to keep solving.
Hints for Strands #565
Theme nudge
Think of plant-based drinks made from nuts, seeds, or grains.
More specific clues
- Two of the shorter answers are a grain and a seed.
- Most of the longer answers are nuts.
- One answer is a tropical staple often used in smoothies.
Spangram clue
The spangram has 12 letters and runs from the left edge to the right edge. Its endpoints are on the left edge of row 4 and the right edge of row 8.
Strands #565 answers
Spoilers below.
The spangram is NONDAIRYMILK.
The six theme words are:
- ALMOND
- CASHEW
- COCONUT
- FLAX
- MACADAMIA
- RICE
Why these words fit the theme
“Pour it on” points to non-dairy milk: almonds, cashews, coconut, flax, macadamia, and rice are all used to make or are associated with milk alternatives.
How Strands works
Strands is a themed word-search puzzle. Trace adjacent letters to form theme words; the spangram connects opposite sides of the grid. Finding three valid words that are not theme answers earns a hint.
Quick Recap
Rank #2
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