New York Times Strands puzzle highlights collectibles theme for February 23

The New York Times Strands puzzle for February 23 features a theme related to expensive items that people collect. The game involves linking letters in various directions to form words, with every letter contributing to an answer. Today's spangram, which summarizes the theme, is "Collectibles" and is arranged vertically in the grid. Players can find hints to help them progress through the puzzle. For additional games and puzzles, readers can visit Mashable's Games page, which offers hints and various online games like Mahjong and Sudoku.