Issue #348 Fri 14 Feb
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — February 14, 2025
A February Friday calls for a soft, steady pace. Take your time with the grid as you look for the threads connecting these scattered pieces.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The note left on the counter before you head to work, written in hurried, slanted handwriting.
Terms of affection
CASUAL TERMS OF AFFECTION
Spangram 4 hints · 10 letters
The connector word
Single word noun
10 letters.
Starts with E, ends with T.
ENDEARMENT
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (5 letters)
- 2 D (7 letters)
- 3 H (5 letters)
- 4 L (7 letters)
- 5 P (6 letters)
- 6 S (8 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AN (5 letters)
- 2 DA (7 letters)
- 3 HO (5 letters)
- 4 LO (7 letters)
- 5 PO (6 letters)
- 6 SN (8 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A celestial being often used to describe someone with a pure or kind spirit.
5 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AN.
ANGEL
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A classic, slightly old-fashioned way to address a person you hold very dear.
7 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DA.
DARLING
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A sticky, golden substance from the hive that doubles as a common term of affection.
5 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HO.
HONEY
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A whimsical pairing that suggests someone who has been bitten by the romance bug.
7 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LO.
LOVEBUG
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A playful, slightly silly nickname often used for a significant other.
6 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PO.
POOKIE
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A long, affectionate diminutive that sounds like it belongs in a vintage comic strip.
8 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SN.
SNOOKUMS
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Complete Strands answer
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- ANGEL
- DARLING
- HONEY
- LOVEBUG
- POOKIE
- SNOOKUMS
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on February 14, 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 14, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on February 14, 2025?
NYT Strands on February 14, 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 14, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 10 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "E" — 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 14, 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 · 10-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 10-letter spangram