NYT Strands February 24, 2025: Clues, answers, Spangram for today

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The New York Times introduced its first crossword in 1942 and has since expanded its puzzle collection. The latest addition, NYT Strands, offers daily themed puzzles where players identify hidden words. Sunday's puzzle theme, 'Step to it,' challenges players with words like TIPTOE and MOSEY, with 'GET MOVING' as the Spangram.

NYT Strands February 24, 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 was the first major newspaper to introduce a crossword. Over the decades, the NYT has expanded its puzzle collection, launching the Mini Crossword in 2014, followed by popular games like Spelling Bee, Letter Boxed, and Tiles. In 2022, the NYT acquired the viral sensation Wordle and later introduced new word games like Connections and Strands.
NYT strands is the latest addition to the NYT's puzzle lineup, offering players a fresh and engaging daily challenge. Each puzzle revolves around a unique theme, tasking players with identifying hidden words within a grid. A standout feature of the game is the Spangram, a special word that spans two sides of the board. With its creative and dynamic gameplay, Strands quickly became a fan favorite, further enriching the New York Times' diverse collection of brain-teasing puzzles.

NYT Strands February 24, 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

'Step to it'.

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: moving quietly with one’s heels raised and one’s weight on the balls of the feet; starts with the letter “T” and ends with “E”.
Hint #2: to walk or go slowly, usually without a special purpose; starts with the letter “M” and ends with “Y”.

NYT Strands February 24, 2025 – Hints, answers, Spangram

Spangram for today

GET MOVING

is the Spangram for today’s NYT Strands puzzle.

Today's Strands’ answers:

SKIP
WADDLE
SHUFFLE
STRUT
STROLL
TIPTOE
MOSEY

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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