Saturday, February 8 refers to the 2025 edition of NYT Strands, game #342. Its theme is “Westminster assembly.” Start with the spoiler-light hint below, then reveal the spangram and full answer list only if you need them.
What is the theme for Strands #342?
The theme is “Westminster assembly,” a reference to groupings of dog breeds. TechRadar’s Johnny Dee, with contributions from Marc McLaren, published this answer guide on February 7, 2025. Its answers and clue details are reported here from that guide; they are not an independent verification.
Hints for Saturday, February 8
Spoiler-light theme hint
Think about the categories used to group breeds at a dog show.
Words that unlock in-game hints
Find these clue words on the board to unlock hints: NUDE, GOING, SPOON, RIDER, KING, and DROWN.
Spangram hint and location
The spangram clue is “Well bred.” The spangram starts at the left edge in row 4 and finishes at the right edge in row 5.
Full answer list for Strands #342
Spoilers below: The spangram is DOG GROUP. The six other answers are WORKING, HOUNDS, HERDING, TOYS, TERRIERS, and SPORTING.
How difficult was this puzzle?
TechRadar rated this puzzle “Moderate”; its author reported using two hints. That is the author’s personal assessment, not a universal difficulty rating.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Which February 8 puzzle is this?
The date needs a year: this guide is for Saturday, February 8, 2025, game #342. February 8, 2026 fell on a Sunday. Because a new Strands puzzle appears at midnight in each time zone, a “today” label can refer to different live editions depending on where a reader is.
TechRadar says Strands is playable through NYT Games on desktop or mobile. Check NYT Games directly for current access details.
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