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NYT Strands puzzle #705, for Friday, February 6, 2026, uses the theme prompt “Let’s face it.” The clue points toward features people notice first. If you want to solve it yourself, start with the spoiler-light hints below; the full answer list is clearly marked.
Spoiler-light hints for Strands #705
- Theme prompt: “Let’s face it.”
- Extra clue: “Among the first things people will notice about you.”
- Category to consider: visible parts or attributes of a person’s face.
Need an in-game nudge rather than a full answer? Find three valid non-theme words of at least four letters each to unlock a hint that highlights the letters in one theme word.
Spangram hint
The spangram names the category shared by the other answers. It has eight letters and, according to TechRadar’s guide, runs from the bottom of the grid in the third column to the top in the fourth.
Full answer reveal
Spoilers below: The spangram and all seven theme words are listed here.
Spangram
FEATURES
Theme words
- BROWS
- CHEEKS
- EYES
- FOREHEAD
- HAIRLINE
- MOUTH
- NOSE
The answer set and reported theme wording are corroborated by contemporary guides from Forbes and TechRadar. These are secondary guides, not the original NYT puzzle archive.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How Strands works
Strands is a daily word-search puzzle available on the NYT website and in the NYT Games app. The board has six rows and eight columns. Each puzzle supplies a theme clue, and the goal is to find the theme words and the spangram.
Quick Recap
- Letters connect horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, and a word can change direction.
- Each letter is used once across the theme words and spangram.
- Theme words highlight blue; the spangram highlights yellow.
- Three valid non-theme words of four or more letters unlock a hint that reveals the letters of one theme word.
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