Issue #712 Fri 13 Feb
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — February 13, 2026
A dense, ink-heavy page demands a steady hand today. This grid offers a patient, deliberate pace for those who prefer to organize their thoughts before committing to the ink.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The lecture hall grows quiet as the overhead projector hums to life and the screen flickers with a new projection.
Tools for presenting information
GRAPHIC ELEMENTS USED FOR CLARITY
Spangram 4 hints · 10 letters
The connector word
Two-word compound noun
10 letters.
Starts with V, ends with S.
VISUAL AIDS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (5 letters)
- 2 D (7 letters)
- 3 I (11 letters)
- 4 M (5 letters)
- 5 P (5 letters)
- 6 V (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CH (5 letters)
- 2 DI (7 letters)
- 3 IN (11 letters)
- 4 MO (5 letters)
- 5 PH (5 letters)
- 6 VI (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A plotted line showing how the quarterly numbers dipped and rose.
5 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHART
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Lines and boxes scribbled on a napkin to explain how the wiring connects.
7 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DI.
DIAGRAM
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 11 letters
A theme word
A colorful breakdown of global consumption statistics presented in a single vertical scroll.
11 letters.
Starts with I.
Starts with IN.
INFOGRAPHIC
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A scaled-down version of the skyscraper sits on the architect's desk.
5 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MO.
MODEL
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A glossy rectangle captures the exact moment the light hit the water.
5 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PH.
PHOTO
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A flickering sequence of frames playing on the small screen in your pocket.
5 letters.
Starts with V.
Starts with VI.
VIDEO
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- CHART
- DIAGRAM
- INFOGRAPHIC
- MODEL
- PHOTO
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on February 13, 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 13, 2026, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on February 13, 2026?
NYT Strands on February 13, 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 13, 2026 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 10 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "V" — 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 13, 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 · 10-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 10-letter spangram