Today’s NYT Strands hint & answers: clues for February 26
Our guide to help you with the Strands #725 puzzle
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If today’s NYT Strands puzzle has you staring at the grid a little too long, you’re not alone. Strands can feel deceptively simple until you realize every single letter must be used, and the spangram often forces you to rethink the board. Below are a few spoiler-light clues to help you get moving, and if you’d rather jump straight to the full solution, that’s further down the page.
This guide covers NYT Strands puzzle #725, released on Thursday, February 26.
Today’s NYT Strands theme hint
- Theme clue: Watch the attitude!
- A nudge: Think bold, brazen, and maybe a little bit mouthy.
Spangram hint
The spangram is two words combined into one, and it perfectly describes the overall theme of today’s puzzle.
If you need another push, it refers to speaking back with attitude.
Today’s NYT Strands answers (February 26)
Here are the answers, Spangram last:
- PERT
- CUTE
- FRESH
- SAUCY
- SASSY
- CHEEKY
- IMPUDENT
- TALKINGBACK
Quick solving tip
When multiple words share a similar tone or personality trait, it’s often easier to group them conceptually first before scanning the board letter by letter. Once you lock in one adjective that fits the theme, look for others with a similar vibe. Strands themes tend to cluster tightly.
