NYT Strands Hints

Today's NYT Strands Hints & Answers (Fri, February 21, 2025)

Strands Hints for February 21, 2025

Here's today's (February 21, 2025) Strands puzzle inspired by a beloved animated series! This moderate-difficulty word search should take around 15 minutes to solve. You're searching for familiar characters and items related to the clue "To infinity and beyond!" Embrace the clue as it hints at the shared theme of these words. If you need a nudge in the right direction, focus on the adventures and friends of a certain spaceman. Here's your hint list:

  • Think of a famous space ranger’s catchphrase.
  • What’s a heroic cowboy’s name in a popular animated series?
  • Consider playful characters you might see in a toy chest adventure.
  • Look for names that might remind you of a target game or a slinky pet.
  • A wheezing penguin and a twitching character might help you out too.

Hinted Answers: Peek or Reveal

Step-by-step Hints & Answers

TODAY’S THEME: "To infinity and beyond!"

Click a bubble below to reveal a word and its path.
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Get Hints Step-by-Step

To get the right amount of help for the daily NYT Strands puzzle without spoiling the solution, we recommend using our hints strategically. Here’s how to do it:

  • 1. Read the Top Clue

    Start with the general hint in the blue box at the top of the page. It gives you a broad idea of the puzzle's category.

  • 2. Focus on "Today's Theme"

    Next, look at the "Today's Theme" description inside the main hints section. This is a much more direct clue about the specific answers.

  • 3. Reveal the Spangram First

    The Spangram is the key to solving the puzzle! Click the yellow [?] button to reveal it. Seeing the spangram and its path on the board often makes finding the other theme words much easier.

  • 4. Uncover Theme Words One-by-One

    If you still need help, click the blue [?] buttons to reveal the regular theme words one at a time, along with their paths on the board.

  • 5. View the Full Solution

    As a final step, or if you're short on time, click the [Reveal Answers] button to see all the words and their paths at once.

FAQ

View today's Strands hint, reveal the spangram and theme words one-by-one, and access an archive of past puzzles.

Our hints refresh daily, typically just after midnight Eastern Time, syncing with the official New York Times Strands. Updates usually take only a few minutes.

The Spangram is a special word that describes the puzzle's overall theme. It's the key to the solution and always touches two opposite sides of the board. Finding it first is a great strategy!

No, our hints are completely free. This site was created by fellow game enthusiasts to enhance the solving experience, especially for tricky puzzles like Strands.

Yes! Use the "Find Archived Hints" section to explore hints from previous days. Please note that our archives currently cover the past year.

No, all hints on this site are independently created by our team. We design them to complement the official puzzle and provide a helpful guide when you're stuck.

Not at all! Strands can be challenging, and using a hint is a smart way to learn the game's logic. The goal is to have fun and successfully solve the puzzle, however you get there.

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