New York Times launches February 17 Strands puzzle themed 'Sun shade'
The New York Times released a new Strands puzzle on February 17, 2025, themed "Sun shade." The spangram for today is "YELLOW," with non-spangram words including LEMON, CANARY, and MUSTARD. Players connect letters in a grid to form words, with the spangram revealing the theme. The game is noted for its difficulty and can be played on various devices. Hints for today's puzzle suggest considering a "Mellow color." The game remains in beta and will continue if it attracts enough daily players.