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NYT ‘Strands’ Today: Clues, Spangram, and puzzle anwers for February 27, 2025

The New York Times' "Strands" puzzle for Thursday, February 27, 2025, challenges players to identify words related to confections. This engaging word game tests your vocabulary and pattern recognition skills. 

Discover today's NYT Strands answers for Thursday, February 27, 2025, including hints and the complete word list to enhance your gameplay. Photo: LR Composition/Parade
Discover today's NYT Strands answers for Thursday, February 27, 2025, including hints and the complete word list to enhance your gameplay. Photo: LR Composition/Parade

The New York Times' Strands puzzle for Thursday, February 27, 2025, brings a sweet challenge for word game enthusiasts. This daily brain-teaser requires players to uncover hidden words connected by a central theme. Today’s puzzle revolves around confections, making it a delightful exercise for those with a sweet tooth and a knack for wordplay. If you're struggling to find the answers, a few hints can help guide you in the right direction.

In this edition, players must identify words related to popular sweets and treats, such as caramel, truffle, nougat, liqueur, toffee, almonds, and fillings. Each term is linked to classic confections, adding a delicious twist to the challenge. Whether you're a seasoned Strands solver or a newcomer, today’s puzzle offers an enjoyable mix of fun and mental stimulation. Ready to tackle the clues? Let’s dive in!

 NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, February 27 (game #361). Photo: TechRadar.

NYT Strands hints and answers for Thursday, February 27 (game #361). Photo: TechRadar.

What are Today's Strands answers?

Today’s spangram is: BIGSTUFF

Here’s the full list of words:

  • SPENDER
  • LEAGUES
  • BIRD
  • FOOT
  • PICTURE
  • CHEESE
  • BREAK

What are Today's NYT Strands hints?

Today's Theme: Living large

Hint #1: Think of a word you might put in front of another word.

Hint #2: Specifically a word you might put in front of words like “mouth” or “shot”.

How to play NYT strands

According to The New York Times, here’s how to play Strands:

Find theme words to fill the board

  • Theme words remain highlighted in blue once found.
  • You can create words by dragging or tapping letters. If tapping, double-tap the last letter to submit.
  • Theme words must completely fill the board without overlapping.

Find the “spangram”

  • The spangram represents the puzzle’s theme and connects two opposite sides of the board. It may consist of two words.
  • When found, it is highlighted in yellow.
  • Example of a spangram with related theme words: PEAR, FRUIT, BANANA, APPLE, etc.

Need a hint?

  • Find non-theme words to earn hints.
  • For every three non-theme words you find, you receive a hint.
  • Hints reveal the letters of a theme word. If there’s already an active hint, it will show the letter order of that word.

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