NYT Strands: Master the Game with Hints and Answers for February 9, 2025

Having trouble finding the hidden words in today’s NYT Strands puzzle? Many puzzle enthusiasts are discovering Strands as a compelling alternative to games like Wordle and Connections. If you’re looking for assistance, this guide provides hints, answers, and the Spangram solution for the February 9, 2025, Strands puzzle.

Today’s Strands Theme for February 9

First, it’s important to know that NYT Strands is a word search game developed by the New York Times.

Today’s theme for the February 9, 2025, Strands is — We are the champions!

NYT Strands Hint for Today

Today’s Spangram hint — the annual league championship game played in the US, between two teams in National Football League.

Once you identify the Spangram, locating the theme words becomes significantly easier. If you still need help, check out the hints below for some of the theme words.

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To help you solve the puzzle independently, here are some hints:

Hint #1: An act of trying to take the ball from an opponent in football; starts with the letter “T” and ends with “S”.

Hint #2: The act of scoring points in football by carrying the ball across the other team’s goal line; starts with the letter “T” and ends with “S”.

Strands Spangram: Direct Solution

The quickest way to uncover the Spangram is by knowing the theme and related words.

Step 1: Consider the theme, “We are the champions!”.

Step 2: Think about the championship game related to this theme.

Step 3: Input “Superbowl” on the grid to confirm the Spangram.

Alternative Methods

Spangram Position

The Spangram in today’s Strands runs — HORIZONTAL.

We can provide the locations of the first and last letters of the Spangram:

First letter: Column 3, Row 5

Last letter: Column 5, Row 5

Today’s Strands Spangram Answer

The Spangram for today’s Strands #343 on February 9, 2025, is — Superbowl

Today’s Strands Answers: Words List

Here are the answers for NYT Strands on February 9, 2025:

  • PARTY
  • TROPHY
  • TACKLES
  • TOUCHDOWNS
  • COMMERCIALS

Yesterday’s Strands Answers

If you’re looking for hints and answers to Strands game #342 from February 8, 2025, you can find NYT Strands hints for February 8 here.


Hopefully, this helps you complete today’s puzzle, and feel free to share your thoughts on today’s game.