NYT Strands today: Check theme, hints, and Spangram for February 24, 2025

NYT Strands

Today's NYT Strands puzzle brings an amusing challenge. While not particularly difficult, those needing a little guidance can find helpful hints and answers here.

Understanding Strands

Strands is a word search game with a unique twist. Players must locate hidden words that align with the given theme. A useful feature of the game is that uncovering three words with at least four letters will reveal one of the theme words, offering a helpful boost when stuck.

Today’s Strands Theme: Step to It

For those unsure where to start, the theme suggests movement-related words. Another helpful clue: Amble.

Unlocking Hints

To reveal in-game hints, three words of at least four letters must be found. Any words will work, but the following were used:

PUSH, SORT, MOSE, SOME, POSE, TRUE, WADE, WADES, STED, HUFF, STIR, ROLL, TROLL, TROLLS, TOES.

The Answers

Here are today's theme words:

SKIP

MOSEY

STRUT

SHUFFLE

STROLL

TIPTOE

WADDLE

Today’s Spangram

Each Strands puzzle includes a special word known as a spangram, which stretches across the board. Today’s spangram is GETMOVING. It can be found by starting with the 'G' positioned five letters down on the farthest right column and tracing back across the puzzle.

Final Thoughts

Strands offers a balance of relaxation and mental engagement. Whether solved quickly or with the aid of hints, the challenge is what makes it enjoyable. Those looking for additional NYT puzzle solutions can refer to CNET’s hints page for Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword. Happy solving!