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.

NYT Strands-inspired text box that reads: TheGamer - Today’s Theme, Explained

Are you looking for the answers and hints forMay 9, 2025?You canfind that here.

Today’s Theme, Explained

Today’s theme is ‘Find the missing links’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

Each word refers to aspecific type of meat preparation, often made from pork or beef,that is seasoned, preserved (through curing, smoking, or fermenting), andcommonly served in slices or links.

Spoilers spelt out in the Strands style.

Word Hints

Expand below to seehintsfortoday’s words.

Thefirst wordis a spicy, smoked meat product rooted in French cuisine

Thesecond wordis a smooth, spreadable meat blend made with liver.

Thethird wordis a bold, paprika-packed meat.

Thefourth wordis a traditional Polish delicacy, typically smoked and flavored with garlic.

Thefifth wordis a dry-cured, fermented meat often sliced thin and served cold

NYT Strands-inspired text box that reads: TheGamer - Today’s Theme, Explained

Thespangramis ground and seasoned meats encased for preservation and flavor.

NYT Strands-inspired text box that reads: TheGamer - Today’s Strands Answers

NYT Strands answers for May 10, 2025.