The New York Times daily Strands puzzle for February 6, #705, challenges players to uncover a hidden theme within a grid of letters. This guide provides hints and the complete solution for those seeking assistance.
Understanding the Puzzle
Strands requires identifying words of four or more letters that fit a unifying theme. The puzzle reveals theme words as you discover clue words, guiding you toward the spangram – a theme word spanning the entire grid. The number of theme words can vary.
Hints and Clues
The theme for today’s puzzle is: Let’s face it.
A more direct clue: Look in the mirror.
To unlock in-game hints, begin by finding any four-letter (or longer) words. The following words were used to reveal the theme words:
- WOKE
- LINE
- LINER
- TEES
- ROBE
- ROBES
- ROBS
- SOBS
- SIRE
- THEE
- HEAR
Solution: Theme Words
The non-spangram answers for today’s Strands puzzle are:
- EYES
- NOSE
- BROWS
- MOUTH
- CHEEKS
- FOREHEAD
- HAIRLINE
The Spangram
The spangram for today’s puzzle is FEATURES. It begins with the letter “F” located three spaces to the right on the bottom row, and follows a winding path across the grid.
Quick Strategies for Solving
- Word Variations: Extend existing clue words by adding letters (“S” or others) to uncover new possibilities. For example, if you find “WILL,” try “SILL” or “BILL.”
- Theme-Based Search: Once you’ve identified one theme word, scan the grid for related terms.
- Hint Unlocking: If stuck, discover three additional clue words to trigger the puzzle’s hint system, revealing the theme word letter by letter.
This puzzle tests pattern recognition and vocabulary. If you are looking for additional assistance with other NYT games, such as Wordle or Connections, you can visit CNET’s daily puzzle hints page.
