Need help with NYT Strands puzzle #723 for Tuesday, February 24, 2026? Its theme is “Just for reference.” Start with the spoiler-light clue below, then open the answer sections only when you’re ready.
Theme hint for Strands #723
Think of go-to resources for definitions, general facts, synonyms, and contact listings.
Clue words for in-game hints
If you want the game to reveal letters rather than see the answers, find three non-theme words to earn a hint. TechRadar lists these words for this board:
- PAID
- RISK
- DIARY
- TOOL
- DUETS
- HEARD
Spangram hint
The spangram has eight letters and runs from the left edge of the board at row 8 to the right edge at row 1.
Reveal the spangram
LOOKITUP
All theme answers for February 24
Spoilers below: the four theme words are:
- DICTIONARY
- DIRECTORY
- ENCYCLOPEDIA
- THESAURUS
The spangram is LOOKITUP.
How Strands hints work
Strands is a daily word-search game. Find three words that are not part of the theme to earn an in-game hint, which highlights letters in a theme answer. The spangram describes the theme and stretches between two opposite edges of the grid. The February 24 board is an eight-row, six-column grid. Play through NYT Strands on desktop or mobile.
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