The New York Times published its inaugural crossword puzzle on February 15, 1942, in the Sunday Magazine. Strands is a puzzle game that blends elements of Connections, Spelling Bee, and classic crossword puzzles. Players are given 48 letters arranged on a 6 x 8-inch grid, along with a daily theme. The goal is to solve the Spangram and uncover all the theme-related words. To play, connect letters on the grid to form words by dragging your mouse or fingers (on a touchscreen) in horizontal, vertical, or diagonal directions. For every three non-theme words you uncover, letters will be highlighted to give you a hint toward finding a theme word, without directly revealing it. In 2022, the NYT launched the wildly popular Wordle, followed by additional games like Connections and Strands. Also Read|NYT Connections| NYT Wordle. NYT Strands February 22, 2025 – Hints, answers, Spangrams. Today’s Strands’ answers: BLOCKAGE CONGESTION OVERCROWDING GRIDLOCK.
