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 ‘Step to it’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

Expand below to seehintsfortoday’s words.

Thefirst wordis a penguin’s preferred pace on land

Thesecond wordis how you sneak past a sleeping dragon (or a creaky floorboard).

Spoilers spelt out in the Strands style.

Thethird wordis what happens when your feet can’t agree on a direction.

Thefifth wordis a cowboy’s way of taking the scenic route.

Thesixth wordis walking with extra enthusiasm and occasional airtime.

Theseventh wordis the only way to enter a room when you know you look good.

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NYT Strands answers for February 24, 2025.