Issue #361 Thu 27 Feb
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — February 27, 2025
A Thursday grid that demands steady attention. Clear your desk and settle in for some focused parsing.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Look at a rooster. Look closely.
Idiomatic expressions regarding size
TERMS FOR SIGNIFICANT ENTITIES
Spangram 4 hints · 8 letters
The connector word
Single word compound
8 letters.
Starts with B, ends with F.
BIGSTUFF
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (4 letters)
- 2 B (5 letters)
- 3 C (6 letters)
- 4 F (4 letters)
- 5 L (7 letters)
- 6 P (7 letters)
- 7 S (7 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BI (4 letters)
- 2 BR (5 letters)
- 3 CH (6 letters)
- 4 FO (4 letters)
- 5 LE (7 letters)
- 6 PI (7 letters)
- 7 SP (7 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Feathered creature often found in a cage or migrating south for the winter.
4 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BI.
BIRD
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A momentary pause in activity or the physical separation of an object into pieces.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BR.
BREAK
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A fermented dairy product that comes in wheels, blocks, or slices for a sandwich.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHEESE
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
The lowest part of a leg that helps you stand and walk.
4 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FO.
FOOT
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Groups of teams competing in a professional sports season.
7 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LE.
LEAGUES
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A visual representation captured on film or canvas.
7 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PI.
PICTURE
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Someone who frequently pays money for goods or services.
7 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SP.
SPENDER
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Complete Strands answer
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- BIRD
- BREAK
- CHEESE
- FOOT
- LEAGUES
- PICTURE
- SPENDER
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on February 27, 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 27, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on February 27, 2025?
NYT Strands on February 27, 2025 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 7 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the February 27, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 8 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 27, 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 7 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 8-letter spangram