Issue #357 Sun 23 Feb
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — February 23, 2025
Some objects demand a shelf of their own, while others just clutter the junk drawer. A patient grid for those who appreciate the hunt.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Where the lawnmower lives, where the mail piles up, where the kids hide.
Items kept for their sentimental value.
OBJECTS OF PERSONAL ACCUMULATION
Spangram 4 hints · 12 letters
The connector word
Single word noun.
12 letters.
Starts with C, ends with S.
COLLECTIBLES
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (10 letters)
- 2 C (4 letters)
- 3 C (5 letters)
- 4 P (7 letters)
- 5 S (5 letters)
- 6 V (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BO (10 letters)
- 2 CO (4 letters)
- 3 CO (5 letters)
- 4 PL (7 letters)
- 5 ST (5 letters)
- 6 VI (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 10 letters
A theme word
A plastic figure that nods back whenever you tap it.
10 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BO.
BOBBLEHEAD
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A piece of metal you find in the couch cushions that tells a story of an old mint.
4 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
COIN
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A stapled booklet of panels you read in a single afternoon.
5 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
COMIC
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A soft, stuffed companion that sits on the bed long after childhood ends.
7 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PL.
PLUSHIE
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A small square of paper with a serrated edge, marked by a journey.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with ST.
STAMP
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A grooved disc that crackles before the music starts.
5 letters.
Starts with V.
Starts with VI.
VINYL
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Complete Strands answer
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- BOBBLEHEAD
- COIN
- COMIC
- PLUSHIE
- STAMP
- VINYL
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on February 23, 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 23, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on February 23, 2025?
NYT Strands on February 23, 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 23, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 12 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "C" — 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 23, 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 · 12-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 12-letter spangram