Issue #336 Sun 2 Feb
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — February 2, 2025
Music history is a long, winding road of gold-plated statuettes and acceptance speeches. Today, we look at those whose records defined the sound of their respective decades.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The flash of camera bulbs on a red carpet, the heavy gold weight in your hand, and the sound of your name read aloud in a crowded hall.
Major professional music industry honors
ELITE MUSICAL ACCOLADE RECIPIENTS
Spangram 4 hints · 13 letters
The connector word
A single compound noun
13 letters.
Starts with G, ends with S.
GRAMMYWINNERS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (5 letters)
- 2 H (4 letters)
- 3 J (5 letters)
- 4 K (4 letters)
- 5 S (6 letters)
- 6 S (5 letters)
- 7 W (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CR (5 letters)
- 2 HI (4 letters)
- 3 JO (5 letters)
- 4 KI (4 letters)
- 5 ST (6 letters)
- 6 SW (5 letters)
- 7 WO (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Marking a spot on a map with a simple intersecting line.
5 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CR.
CROSS
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
An incline in the landscape that requires a bit of extra effort to climb.
4 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HI.
HILL
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A name often found listed in a phone book or on a neighborhood mailbox.
5 letters.
Starts with J.
Starts with JO.
JONES
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A title denoting the highest authority in a sovereign territory.
4 letters.
Starts with K.
Starts with KI.
KING
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
The specific manner or approach taken to complete a creative project.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with ST.
STYLES
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Moving with great speed or agility across a distance.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SW.
SWIFT
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A feeling of deep admiration for something unexpected and beautiful.
6 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WO.
WONDER
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- CROSS
- HILL
- JONES
- KING
- STYLES
- SWIFT
- WONDER
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on February 2, 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 2, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on February 2, 2025?
NYT Strands on February 2, 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 2, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 13 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "G" — 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 2, 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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- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 13-letter spangram