HIGHLIGHTS
- Today’s NYT Strands theme is Oh, This Old Thing?, meaning players must identify hidden words related to items that are often considered nostalgic or valuable due to their age.
- Today’s spangram is Collectibles, and the other six words are related to items that are commonly valued as nostalgic items.
- ST, CO, VI, CO, BL, and BO are the first two letters of the remaining answers for today’s NYT Strands.
The NYT Strands puzzle features a 6×8 word grid centered around a specific theme, challenging players to discover words related to it.
It includes a spangram, a word or phrase that represents the theme and stretches across the board from one side to the other.
Today’s NYT Strands theme is Oh, This Old Thing?, meaning players must identify hidden words related to the theme.
Oh, This Old Thing? Meaning In The NYT Strands
If you assumed that today’s word set would include things typically considered old based on the theme, you’re on the right track.

Today’s puzzle brings together items that some see as junk and others value, depending on how you like to collect things.
To better grasp the puzzle’s theme, try finding the spangram—it will provide a broader idea of the overall topic.
The spangram for today is “Collectibles,” starting from the third word in the last row and ending at the fourth word in the first row.

The words all represent items often associated with nostalgia, connecting to the idea of something old and valuable.
All Answers For NYT Strands For February 23, 2025
To begin solving, scan each row of the puzzle until you spot words related to today’s theme in NYT Strands.
You need to find seven words, including the spangram, to complete today’s puzzle and achieve a perfect score.

Additionally, after marking three unrelated words, players can receive a hint that highlights the letters of one of the answers.
Here are all the words you’ll find in the NYT Strands for February 23, 2025:
- Stamp
- Coin
- Vinyl
- Comic
- Plushie
- Bobblehead
The spangram divides the puzzle exactly in half, with three words on either side of it.

The words above are connected to the theme, as they represent items commonly considered collectibles.
After marking all the answers, you’ll have completed today’s puzzle and can look forward to the next game at midnight.
In the meantime, stay engaged by exploring other NYT games like Wordle, Connections, Spelling Bee, and more.