Navigating the twists and turns of today’sStrandspuzzle proving to be a challenge? No worries! If you find yourself scratching your head over a particularly tricky word, or if you’re at a loss for the entire solution, we’ve got you covered as your linguistic life raft.

Get a nudge in the right direction and keep your winning streak alive (and those bragging rights intact). This guide will give insights on today’s theme, offer hints, and even provide the complete solution. Let’s keep that momentum going and keep you from feeling stranded from today’s Strands.

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Today’s Theme, Explained

Today’s theme is ‘Outsiders’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

Things youmay take with you if you decide to sleep under the stars in a forest.

Spoilers spelt out in the Strands style.

Word Hints

Expand below to seehintsfortoday’s words.

Thefirst wordis a temporary shelter made out of a sturdy fabric.

Thesecond wordis something you wear on your back that can hold things.

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Thethird wordis something that keeps liquids hot or cold.

Thefourth wordkeeps food and drinks cold in a large container.

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Thefifth wordis a metal framework used for cooking.

Thesixth wordis a lamp in a transparent casing with a handle.

NYT Strands answers for May 9, 2025.