NYT Strands Hint and Answer for February 9, 2026

Complete guide with hints, spangram, and all theme words for today's puzzle

Strands Theme of Feb 09 is:

Frequent flyer

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Todays' Spangram Hint

Think of the massive hubs where airplanes take off and land, spanning the grid from one side to the other.

Reveal letter by letter or uncover a full solution

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Today's Strands Spangram

Strands Spangram for Feb 9
Today's spangram is:
AIRPORTS
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Hint for Today's Theme Words

Today's puzzle theme, "Frequent flyer", focuses on everything you might encounter when traveling by plane. This Strands Hint suggests you think about the entire journey from checking in to taking off into the clouds.

First three letters of each theme word:

LUG...
PAS...
PIL...
RUN...
SEC...
TAR...

Spoiler Warning

Strands answer for Frequent flyer are revealed below!

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Answers for Strands Today

Below is the complete solution for Today's Strands.Enjoy the game!

Strands Hint for Feb 9

How to Play Strands

Objective:

Find all the hidden theme words and the spangram in the letter grid.

Rules:

  • • Words can be spelled in any direction (including diagonally)
  • • Letters can only be used once per word
  • • All letters must be used exactly once
  • • Theme words relate to the given clue
  • • The spangram spans from one side of the board to the opposite side

Tips:

  • • Start by looking for obvious theme-related words
  • • The spangram often contains or relates to the theme
  • • Use the hint button if you're stuck
  • • Pay attention to letter frequency and common word patterns

Scoring:

Find all theme words and the spangram to complete the puzzle. Use hints sparingly to maintain your streak!