Issue #349 Sat 15 Feb
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — February 15, 2025
The ice is freshly resurfaced and the arena lights are humming. Lace up and get ready for a fast-paced session on the rink.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The slap of a stick against rubber, the sharp spray of ice shavings, and the collective roar of a crowd waiting for the goal light.
Professional winter sports
PROFESSIONAL FRANCHISES ON THE ICE
Spangram 4 hints · 10 letters
The connector word
Compound noun
10 letters.
Starts with H, ends with M.
HOCKEYTEAM
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (9 letters)
- 2 D (6 letters)
- 3 J (4 letters)
- 4 L (9 letters)
- 5 S (6 letters)
- 6 W (4 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AV (9 letters)
- 2 DE (6 letters)
- 3 JE (4 letters)
- 4 LI (9 letters)
- 5 SH (6 letters)
- 6 WI (4 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
A sudden, massive slide of snow down a mountain slope.
9 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AV.
AVALANCHE
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Tricky, mischievous beings often depicted with horns in folklore.
6 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DE.
DEVILS
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Fast-moving aircraft that leave a vapor trail across the sky.
4 letters.
Starts with J.
Starts with JE.
JETS
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
A bright flash of electricity during a thunderstorm.
9 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LI.
LIGHTNING
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Predatory ocean fish known for their dorsal fins and sharp teeth.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SH.
SHARKS
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A state of nature that has not been tamed or cultivated by humans.
4 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WI.
WILD
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- AVALANCHE
- DEVILS
- JETS
- LIGHTNING
- SHARKS
- WILD
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on February 15, 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 15, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on February 15, 2025?
NYT Strands on February 15, 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 15, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 10 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "H" — 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 15, 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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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 10-letter spangram