Strands is here again with another letter grid, another clue, and a whole lot of challenge. If you are stuck on today's puzzle, it's no wonder; this one can be difficult for even long-time players who know how to play Strands well.

If you are in need of help, you can find it in this article. It contains general hints, spoilers, and even the full answer if you want to see it. No matter what you need to solve this puzzle, you'll be able to find it below.

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The NYT Games Step To It Strands #358 February 24, 2025

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue Step To It. It has eight things to find: the Spangram and seven themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Tips

Need a clue but don't want to use the in-game hint system? Inside each of the three sections below resides one spoiler-free tip to get you closer to the theme of this free browser-based game.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

Each of the two sections below has spoilers inside. Open them up to see what the themed word is and where you can put it in the puzzle game's letter grid.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands Step To It

If you’re curious about the full answer to this minimalist puzzle game, it’s just below. Open that expandable section to see the Spangram, all seven themed words, and where they’re placed in the puzzle.

Today's Strands Explained

If this challenging puzzle game has you baffled, the section below has an explanation for today's puzzle. It breaks down how the theme, Spangram, and clue all come together in perfect harmony to make sense.

Want to play? Check out the New York Times Games Strands website, available on almost any device with a browser.

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Released
March 4, 2024
Developer(s)
The New York Times Company
Publisher(s)
The New York Times Company
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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Genre(s)
Puzzle