NYT Strands February 16 2025 Hints, Spangram and Answer

16 February 2025
7 Words

Find all theme words and the spangram in today's letter grid. Need help? Use our step-by-step hints below!

Today's Theme

"Flour power"

Spangram

10 letters

Theme Words

6 words

What is NYT Strands?

NYT Strands is The New York Times' captivating word puzzle that combines elements of word search with thematic word finding. Each day presents a 6×8 grid of letters where you must discover all theme words related to a specific clue, plus find the special "spangram" that spans across the grid.

Unlike traditional word searches, Strands words can change direction, creating unique shapes and paths through the grid. The challenge is not just finding words, but understanding how they all connect to the daily theme.

Today's Theme

"Flour power"

Find 6 theme words and 1 spangram related to this clue

NYT Strands Grid for 16 February 2025

R
O
A
I
H
C
N
C
E
C
E
E
M
O
P
K
R
T
L
N
E
N
F
A
A
D
T
H
E
I
G
L
U
W
O
P
U
C
K
E
C
A
B
R
I
C
A
T

💡 Connect adjacent letters (including diagonally) to form words. Words can change direction!

Step-by-Step Hints for 16 February 2025

Need help? Reveal hints gradually to solve the puzzle at your own pace

Today's Theme Hint

"Flour power"

All theme words relate to this clue. Think about different meanings and related concepts!

Spangram Hints

Length & Position

10 letters - spans from one side of the grid to the opposite side

Letter-by-Letter Reveal

G________E

Theme Words (6 words)

All of these words relate to: "Flour power"

6 letters: A ____ D
9 letters: B _______ T
8 letters: C ______ A
4 letters: C __ N
4 letters: R __ E
7 letters: T _____ A

Pro Tips for Solving Strands

Getting Started

  • • Look for the spangram first - it reveals the theme
  • • Start from grid corners and edges
  • • Think about the theme clue literally and figuratively

Advanced Strategy

  • • Words can change direction mid-word
  • • Look for common prefixes and suffixes
  • • Use non-theme words to unlock hint system

Spoiler Alert!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Complete Solution for 16 February 2025

Here are all the answers for today's NYT Strands puzzle

🎯 Spangram Answer

GLUTENFREE

This word spans across the grid and summarizes today's theme

📝 Theme Words: "Flour power"

ALMOND
BUCKWHEAT
CHICKPEA
CORN
RICE
TAPIOCA

🔍 Bonus Words Found in Grid

These 399 additional words can also be formed from the grid letters

Click to reveal all bonus words

Non-theme words that help unlock hints in the game

All Bonus Words

ACCA
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ACHE
ACHIER
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ARKED
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LUBRIC
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RECHECK
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TERN
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THEATER
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UDAL
ULAN
URIC
WEAR
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WHEAT
WHEFT
WHEN
WHET
WHOA
WHOP
399
Bonus Words
4
Shortest Word
9
Longest Word
406
Total Words
💡 Pro Tip

In NYT Strands, finding 3 non-theme words unlocks a hint that highlights letters for a theme word. Use these bonus words strategically when you're stuck!

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