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New York Times Strands puzzle features names as common words on February 6

me.mashable.com — February 6, 2025 at 05:01 AM UTC

The New York Times' Strands puzzle for February 6 features a theme centered on names that also serve as common words. Players can form words in various directions, including diagonal and changing shapes. Today's spangram, which summarizes the theme, is "FirstNames" and is arranged vertically in the grid. The game offers hints to assist players who may need help completing the puzzle. For additional support, players can explore other online games and puzzles available on Mashable's Games page.

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