Issue #710 Wed 11 Feb
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — February 11, 2026
A quiet Tuesday for the pantry. The grid is straightforward, though a few sharp turns might slow your progress.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The sound of a heavy ceramic bowl hitting a kitchen floor and the subsequent scramble to collect the scattered contents.
Common culinary snacks
ACTIONS INVOLVING EDIBLE SEEDS
Spangram 4 hints · 6 letters
The connector word
A two-word phrasal verb
6 letters.
Starts with G, ends with S.
GO NUTS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (6 letters)
- 2 C (6 letters)
- 3 F (7 letters)
- 4 M (9 letters)
- 5 P (5 letters)
- 6 P (9 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AL (6 letters)
- 2 CA (6 letters)
- 3 FI (7 letters)
- 4 MA (9 letters)
- 5 PE (5 letters)
- 6 PI (9 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A thin, oval-shaped favorite often found in marzipan or pressed for milk.
6 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AL.
ALMOND
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A curved, kidney-shaped treat that brings a creamy texture to stir-fry dishes.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CA.
CASHEW
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Small and round, this variety is frequently associated with Oregon harvests.
7 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FI.
FILBERT
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
This dense, buttery orb is known for being particularly difficult to crack.
9 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MA.
MACADAMIA
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A staple of Southern baking, often caramelized in a sugary pie filling.
5 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PE.
PECAN
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
You have to pry open the slightly parted shells of this green-hued snack.
9 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PI.
PISTACHIO
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- ALMOND
- CASHEW
- FILBERT
- MACADAMIA
- PECAN
- PISTACHIO
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on February 11, 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 11, 2026, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on February 11, 2026?
NYT Strands on February 11, 2026 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 11, 2026 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 6 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "G" — 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 11, 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 6 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 6 theme words · 6-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 6-letter spangram