Navigating the twists and turns of today’sStrandspuzzle proving to be a challenge? No worries! If you find yourself scratching your head over a particularly tricky word, or if you’re at a loss for the entire solution, we’ve got you covered as your linguistic life raft.

Get a nudge in the right direction and keep your winning streak alive (and those bragging rights intact). This guide will give insights on today’s theme, offer hints, and even provide the complete solution. Let’s keep that momentum going and keep you from feeling stranded from today’s Strands.

NYT Strands-inspired text box that reads: TheGamer - Today’s Theme, Explained

Are you looking for the answers and hints forFebruary 16, 2025?You canfind that here.

Today’s Theme, Explained

Today’s theme is ‘Sun shade’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

The words are all ashade of color that lies between green and orange in the color spectrum.

Spoilers spelt out in the Strands style.

Thefirst wordis the spice that makes rice rich and regal.

Thethird wordis the bloom that brightens up early spring

NYT Strands-inspired text box that reads: TheGamer - Today’s Theme, Explained

Thefourth wordis the wildflower that paints fields with late-summer gold.

Thefifth wordis the shade that’s always playing ketchup with its cousin Dijon.

Thesixth wordis the citrus that makes life zesty and a little sour.

NYT Strands-inspired text box that reads: TheGamer - Today’s Strands Answers

Strands answers for February 16, 2024.