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NYT Strands: Today's Theme, Hints, and Solutions

NYT Strands: Today's Theme, Hints, and Solutions
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February 9, 2026

A fresh NYT Strands puzzle goes live at midnight in each time zone, so players worldwide may be tackling different days. If you’re after Monday’s puzzle, you can check out NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, February 9 (game #708). Strands sits among the NYT’s growing lineup of word games after Wordle, Spelling Bee, and Connections, and it can be a real brain-teaser. Spoiler alert: below you'll find today’s solutions, so read on only if you want them.

NYT Strands today (game #709) – the theme

NYT Strands today (game #709) – hint words to unlock the hints system

NYT Strands today (game #709) – spangram letters

NYT Strands today (game #709) – spangram position

NYT Strands today – the answers

My rating: Hard My score: 1

I’m a fan of various online rabbit holes, including home improvement videos. Here’s a quick note on the solving path: I spotted the spangram first, which stood out, then things came together around the standalone materials. The words STONE, WOOD, and BRICK helped me reach the rest more quickly after that.

Yesterday's NYT Strands answers (Monday, February 9, game #708)

What is NYT Strands? Strands is the NYT’s word game, joining the lineup that includes Wordle and Connections. It’s now a standard feature on the NYT Games site, playable on desktop or mobile.

A short bio Johnny is a freelance journalist covering pop culture, the internet, music, and sports. Formerly known as the Pop Detective, he’s written features, interviews, and occasional satire from his North London home, chasing stories, bicycles, and the occasional pigeon.

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