Issue #335 Sat 1 Feb
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — February 1, 2025
Today's grid requires a sharp eye and a steady hand. Work through the board with patience and you will find your way to the end.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The shadow passing over the field, the sharp cry from the high branch, the stillness before a sudden downward strike.
Natural history and avian biology
BIRDS OF PREY
Spangram 4 hints · 7 letters
The connector word
A single seven-letter plural noun
7 letters.
Starts with R, ends with S.
RAPTORS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (6 letters)
- 2 E (5 letters)
- 3 F (6 letters)
- 4 H (4 letters)
- 5 K (7 letters)
- 6 O (6 letters)
- 7 V (7 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CO (6 letters)
- 2 EA (5 letters)
- 3 FA (6 letters)
- 4 HA (4 letters)
- 5 KE (7 letters)
- 6 OS (6 letters)
- 7 VU (7 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A massive scavenger of the Andes with a wingspan that turns the sky dark.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
CONDOR
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A national symbol known for its white head and keen eyesight from a distance.
5 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EA.
EAGLE
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A compact speedster capable of diving at incredible velocities to catch its meal.
6 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FA.
FALCON
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A common sight circling above the treeline, waiting for a movement in the tall grass.
4 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HA.
HAWK
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A small, hovering hunter that keeps its head perfectly still while scanning the ground.
7 letters.
Starts with K.
Starts with KE.
KESTREL
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A coastal specialist that plunges feet-first into the water to secure a slippery catch.
6 letters.
Starts with O.
Starts with OS.
OSPREY
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A patient cleaner of the plains that waits for the cycle of life to reach its conclusion.
7 letters.
Starts with V.
Starts with VU.
VULTURE
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Complete Strands answer
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- CONDOR
- EAGLE
- FALCON
- HAWK
- KESTREL
- OSPREY
- VULTURE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on February 1, 2025. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for February 1, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on February 1, 2025?
NYT Strands on February 1, 2025 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 7 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the February 1, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 7 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "R" — the hints above ease you toward the rest one step at a time, without spelling it out.
What is the theme of NYT Strands on February 1, 2025?
We keep the theme under wraps here so nothing is spoiled — but the ladder above walks you into it, starting with the puzzle's overall vibe. Want it stated outright, with the spangram and all 7 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 7 theme words · 7-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 7-letter spangram