NYT Strands Hints for May 9, 2026
The New York Times • • technology
Key Points:
- Strands Sidekick provides daily hints and a community space for players to discuss and solve the Strands puzzle, with caution about spoilers in the article.
- The puzzle is released at midnight local time, with two Sidekick posts published daily based on Eastern Standard Time to accommodate global players.
- Puzzle difficulty is rated by paid testers as easy, moderate, or challenging; today's puzzle is rated moderate, and players are encouraged to share their experiences in the comments.
- The New York Times Games team offers additional content and tips on Instagram, and welcomes feedback via email at crosswordeditors@nytimes.com.
- Players can report technical issues through the game’s Settings menu and are encouraged to engage respectfully in the comments, with links provided for other word games like Wordle and Spelling Bee.
