Today's NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for May 9 #797

CNET published hints and answers for the May 9 NYT Strands puzzle.

The theme was “garden varieties,” with sample clue words to help players along.

The five theme answers were onion, radish, lettuce, artichoke, and asparagus.

The spangram was SPRINGVEGGIE, tying the puzzle to spring vegetables.