Issue #705 Fri 6 Feb
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — February 6, 2026
A steady hand and a keen eye are required for today's grid. We suggest working through the outer edges before moving toward the center.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A portrait painter mixing pigments on a palette to capture the specific architecture of a person.
Human anatomy and portraiture
DISTINGUISHING PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Spangram 4 hints · 8 letters
The connector word
A single eight-letter noun.
8 letters.
Starts with F, ends with S.
FEATURES
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (5 letters)
- 2 C (6 letters)
- 3 E (4 letters)
- 4 F (8 letters)
- 5 H (8 letters)
- 6 M (5 letters)
- 7 N (4 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BR (5 letters)
- 2 CH (6 letters)
- 3 EY (4 letters)
- 4 FO (8 letters)
- 5 HA (8 letters)
- 6 MO (5 letters)
- 7 NO (4 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
These arches express surprise or skepticism without a single word spoken.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BR.
BROWS
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
The spots that turn a deep shade of pink when you are embarrassed.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHEEKS
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Shut them tight to block out a bright light or squint to read fine print.
4 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EY.
EYES
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
Often covered by bangs or a hat when you want to keep your thoughts to yourself.
8 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FO.
FOREHEAD
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
The border where your scalp gives way to your forehead.
8 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HA.
HAIRLINE
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A structure that speaks, smiles, and occasionally eats humble pie.
5 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MO.
MOUTH
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
The part of your profile that gets cold first in the winter air.
4 letters.
Starts with N.
Starts with NO.
NOSE
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Complete Strands answer
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- BROWS
- CHEEKS
- EYES
- FOREHEAD
- HAIRLINE
- MOUTH
- NOSE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on February 6, 2026. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for February 6, 2026, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on February 6, 2026?
NYT Strands on February 6, 2026 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 6, 2026 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 8 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "F" — 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 6, 2026?
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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- 7 theme words · 8-letter spangram