Looking for help with today's NYT Strands puzzle? Here's an extra hint to help you uncover the right words, as well as all of today's answers and Spangram.

The New York Times introduced its first crossword in 1942 and has since expanded its puzzle collection. The latest addition, NYT Strands, offers daily themed puzzles where players identify hidden words.

In today's puzzle, there are seven theme words to find (including the spangram). Hint: The first one can be found in the top half of the board. Here are the first two letters for each word: Today's spangram answer on Sunday, February 23, 2025, is COLLECTIBLES.