Issue #347 Thu 13 Feb
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — February 13, 2025
Small envelopes filled with thoughtful sentiments often arrive when milestones mark the passage of time. Today we look at the written words we exchange to bridge distances and share in one another's lives.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The crinkle of a thick paper envelope being opened in anticipation of a handwritten note.
Social correspondence and personal mail
WRITTEN SENTIMENTS FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS
Spangram 4 hints · 9 letters
The connector word
A single nine-letter noun
9 letters.
Starts with G, ends with S.
GREETINGS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (4 letters)
- 2 B (8 letters)
- 3 C (8 letters)
- 4 L (4 letters)
- 5 S (8 letters)
- 6 W (7 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BA (4 letters)
- 2 BI (8 letters)
- 3 CO (8 letters)
- 4 LO (4 letters)
- 5 SY (8 letters)
- 6 WE (7 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A card sent to celebrate a new arrival in the family.
4 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BA.
BABY
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
An annual marker of another year passed since the day one was born.
8 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BI.
BIRTHDAY
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A brief message sent to applaud a significant personal achievement or milestone.
8 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
CONGRATS
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
An expression of deep affection sent to a partner or cherished individual.
4 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LO.
LOVE
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A message sent to offer comfort during a period of personal loss or grief.
8 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SY.
SYMPATHY
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A formal invitation or note marking the union of two people.
7 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WE.
WEDDING
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- BABY
- BIRTHDAY
- CONGRATS
- LOVE
- SYMPATHY
- WEDDING
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on February 13, 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 13, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on February 13, 2025?
NYT Strands on February 13, 2025 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 6 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the February 13, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 9 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 13, 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 6 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 6 theme words · 9-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 9-letter spangram