Complete guide with hints, spangram, and all theme words for Feb 01's puzzle
Strands Theme of Feb 01 is:
This word describes the quality of being kind and plentiful in giving; it stretches across the board to define the spirit of the theme.
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The theme "It's a gift" suggests acts of giving and the different forms a present can take. This Strands hint points toward items or monetary contributions given to others freely.
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Strands answer for It's a gift are revealed below!
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The spangram for February 1, 2026 Strands puzzle is "GENEROSITY". It touches two opposite sides of the grid and relates to the theme "It's a gift".
Today's Strands theme is "It's a gift". This theme connects all the words you need to find in the puzzle.
There are 6 theme words in today's Strands puzzle, plus the spangram "GENEROSITY".
A spangram is a special word in NYT Strands that touches two opposite sides of the grid and relates directly to the puzzle's theme. It uses every letter in the theme at least once.
Start by identifying the theme, then look for the spangram (it touches two sides). Use the hint button if you're stuck - it highlights one theme word. Work your way through the grid, connecting letters in any direction.