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.

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Today’s Theme, Explained

Today’s theme is ‘Oh, this old thing?’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

The themethings people love to collect, display, and cherish!

Spoilers spelt out in the Strands style.

Thefirst wordis soft, squishy, and a hug in toy form.

Thesecond wordis used for an arcade or a wishing fountain.

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Thethird wordproves you’ve got good taste in mail.

Thefourth wordis a nodding little legend on your shelf.

Thefifth wordis the smooth, groovy circle spinning nostalgia at 33⅓ RPM.

Thesixth wordis the colorful, paneled proof that superheroes never go out of style.

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NYT Strands answers for February 23, 2025.