NYT Strands today: clues, spangram, and solutions for Friday, February 7.

      Strands is a newly launched daily puzzle from the New York Times. This puzzle offers a more challenging variation on the traditional word search, requiring you to have a sharp eye to complete it. Similar to Wordle, Connections, and the Mini Crossword, Strands can sometimes be quite difficult. There's no embarrassment in needing a bit of assistance occasionally. If you find yourself stuck and are looking for the answers to today’s Strands puzzle, refer to the solved puzzle provided below.

      How to play Strands

      In each Strands puzzle, your goal is to locate the “theme words” concealed within the letter grid. You can manipulate the letters by dragging or tapping to form words; confirm your selection by double-tapping the final letter. When you identify a correct word, the letters will be marked in blue and become unselectable.

      If you come across a word that isn’t a theme word, it can still be beneficial! For every set of three non-theme words that are at least four letters long, you will receive a hint — one letter from a theme word will be unveiled, and you will need to unscramble it.

      Each letter in the grid is utilized to spell out the theme words, and there is no letter overlap. Every letter will be used once and only once.

      Every puzzle contains one “spangram,” a specific theme word (or words) describing the puzzle’s theme that connects two opposite sides of the grid. When you discover the spangram, it will be highlighted in yellow.

      Aim to solve the puzzle quickly with minimal use of hints.

      Hint for today’s Strands puzzle

      Today’s theme is “A flair for fashion.”

      Here’s a helpful hint: consider what emphasizes your clothing.

      Today’s Strand answers

      NYT

      Today’s spangram

      To assist you in understanding the theme and completing the rest of the puzzle, here’s the spangram:

      CLOTHINGACCENTS

      Today’s Strands answers:

      SEQUINS

      EMBROIDERY

      LACE

      TASSEL

      FRINGE

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