NYT Strands hints and answers for game 862 for 13 July

Hints and full answers for game 862 of New York Times' popular word game Strands, dated 13 July, have been revealed.

The theme of the day was determined as "Just what I needed". Helper words that players can use to unlock in-game hints, such as LEAN, TASTE, THESPIAN, HUNT, JEST, and HIDES, were also shared.