Issue #353 Wed 19 Feb
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — February 19, 2025
A quiet Wednesday morning spent in the kitchen, sorting through the harvest.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Stained fingers, a basket on the counter, and the sharp scent of summer in the heat.
Small, round, edible botanical fruits.
TART GARDEN PRODUCE
Spangram 4 hints · 7 letters
The connector word
A simple seven-letter plural noun.
7 letters.
Starts with B, ends with S.
BERRIES
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (5 letters)
- 2 B (4 letters)
- 3 E (5 letters)
- 4 G (6 letters)
- 5 H (6 letters)
- 6 R (4 letters)
- 7 S (6 letters)
- 8 S (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BL (5 letters)
- 2 BL (4 letters)
- 3 EL (5 letters)
- 4 GO (6 letters)
- 5 HU (6 letters)
- 6 RA (4 letters)
- 7 SA (6 letters)
- 8 ST (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 8 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Deepest midnight color that leaves a mark on your fingertips.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BL.
BLACK
Theme word 2 of 8 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
The color of a clear sky, often found in a muffin.
4 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BL.
BLUE
Theme word 3 of 8 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A flowering shrub that produces tiny, dark clusters.
5 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EL.
ELDER
Theme word 4 of 8 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A color associated with precious metals and sunny fields.
6 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GO.
GOLDEN
Theme word 5 of 8 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A small, tart fruit that sounds like a Mark Twain character.
6 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HU.
HUCKLE
Theme word 6 of 8 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A textured fruit that falls apart into tiny hollow segments.
4 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RA.
RASP
Theme word 7 of 8 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A distinct orange-pink shade shared with a migrating fish.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SA.
SALMON
Theme word 8 of 8 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A sweet, fragrant red fruit often sliced into shortcakes.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with ST.
STRAW
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- BLACK
- BLUE
- ELDER
- GOLDEN
- HUCKLE
- RASP
- SALMON
- STRAW
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on February 19, 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 19, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on February 19, 2025?
NYT Strands on February 19, 2025 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 8 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the February 19, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 7 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "B" — 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 19, 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 8 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 8 theme words · 7-letter spangram