Curious about the February 7 Strands puzzle from The New York Times? Today's challenge takes us into the world of fashion. With a theme that's stylish and fun, this puzzle highlights the embellishments that elevate clothing.

The New York Times published its first crossword puzzle, initiating a cultural shift towards puzzle-solving. Over the years, the NYT has introduced various puzzles and games, including the Mini Crossword and the global sensation Wordle.

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns.

If you’re looking for hints and answers for Strands for Friday, February 7, 2025, read on—I’ll share some clues and tips, and finally the solution to the puzzle with the theme “A flair for fashion.” For an easy way to come back to our Strands hints every day,

In today's puzzle, there are nine 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 Thursday, February 6, 2025, is FIRSTNAMES.