NYT Strands February 23, 2025: Clues, answers, Spangram for today

TOI Tech Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Feb 23, 2025, 16:07 IST

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NYT Strands is a new word puzzle game introduced by the New York Times, featuring fresh daily themes and a central Spangram. Released on February 23, 2025, the game combines elements from popular puzzles like Connections and Spelling Bee. Today's theme is 'Oh, this old thing?' with answers including 'STAMP', 'COIN', and 'VINYL'.

NYT Strands February 23, 2025: Clues, answers, Spangram for today

The New York Times published its first crossword puzzle on February 15, 1942, in the Sunday Magazine. Created by Charles Erlenkotter and edited by Margaret Farrar, it marked the first major newspaper to feature a crossword. Over the decades, the NYT has expanded its puzzle offerings, introducing popular games like the Mini Crossword in 2014, followed by Spelling Bee, Letter Boxed, and Tiles. In 2022, the NYT launched the wildly popular Wordle, which was later joined by Connections and Strands.
NYT Strands, the latest addition, is an engaging daily game with fresh themes each day, challenging players to uncover all the words on the grid. A standout feature is the special Spangram, spanning two sides of the board. With its creative approach to word puzzles, Strands quickly became a fan favorite, further enriching the NYT's diverse and dynamic puzzle lineup.

NYT Strands February 23, 2025 – Hints, answers, Spangram

Having trouble solving today’s NYT Strands puzzle? We’re here to help with some easy hints to fuel your curiosity even more. Plus, we’ve got today’s answer waiting for you – just keep reading.

Today's NYT Strands puzzle theme

The theme for today’s Strands is

'Oh, this old thing?'.

Hints for today’s Strands

Below, we’ve shared the hints, answers, and Spangram for today’s NYT Strands puzzle. The hints may give away part or all of the Strands, so proceed with caution. Scroll down to continue:

Hints
Hint #1: a toy, usually in the form of an animal, made from cloth and filled with a soft material; starts with the letter “P” and ends with “E”.
Hint #2: a figurine of a famous person or character with a disproportionately large face mounted on a spring; starts with the letter “B” and ends with “D”.

NYT Strands February 23, 2025 – Hints, answers, Spangram

Spangram for today

COLLECTIBLES

is the Spangram for today’s NYT Strands puzzle.

Today's Strands’ answers:

STAMP
COIN
VINYL
COMIC
PLUSHIE
BOBBLEHEAD

What are NYT Strands and how to play the game?

Strands is a puzzle game that blends elements of Connections, Spelling Bee, and classic crossword puzzles. Players are given 48 letters arranged on a 6 x 8-inch grid, along with a daily theme. The goal is to solve the Spangram and uncover all the theme-related words.
To play, connect letters on the grid to form words by dragging your mouse or fingers (on a touchscreen) in horizontal, vertical, or diagonal directions.
Start by identifying the central theme word or Spangram, which will help you understand the puzzle’s theme.
In addition to the Spangram, you must also find other words related to the theme hidden in the grid. Once you’ve uncovered them all, the puzzle is complete.

Tips for solving NYT Strands puzzle

Identify the theme words: Fill in the grid with the theme words. Once found, they will be highlighted in blue and won't overlap with each other.
Find the Spangram: Identify the Spangram, a key part of the puzzle that connects two opposite sides of the grid. It encapsulates the theme and may consist of two words. The Spangram will be highlighted in yellow once you’ve located it.
Take advantage of hints: Pay attention to off-topic words for clues. For every three non-theme words you uncover, letters will be highlighted to give you a hint toward finding a theme word, without directly revealing it.

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