NYT Strands February 24 2025 Hints, Spangram and Answer

24 February 2025
8 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

"Step to it"

Spangram

9 letters

Theme Words

7 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

"Step to it"

Find 7 theme words and 1 spangram related to this clue

NYT Strands Grid for 24 February 2025

T
W
A
D
E
S
O
P
I
D
L
T
E
U
F
T
T
R
S
H
F
T
E
U
G
N
L
M
S
G
T
I
E
O
I
K
R
S
V
Y
E
P
O
L
L
M
O
S

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

Step-by-Step Hints for 24 February 2025

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

Today's Theme Hint

"Step to it"

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

Spangram Hints

Length & Position

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

Letter-by-Letter Reveal

G_______G

Theme Words (7 words)

All of these words relate to: "Step to it"

5 letters: M ___ Y
7 letters: S _____ E
4 letters: S __ P
6 letters: S ____ L
5 letters: S ___ T
6 letters: T ____ E
6 letters: W ____ E

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Complete Solution for 24 February 2025

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

🎯 Spangram Answer

GETMOVING

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

📝 Theme Words: "Step to it"

MOSEY
SHUFFLE
SKIP
STROLL
STRUT
TIPTOE
WADDLE

🔍 Bonus Words Found in Grid

These 796 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

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AIDE
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YIPS
796
Bonus Words
4
Shortest Word
10
Longest Word
804
Total Words
💡 Pro Tip

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