NYT Strands, the New York Times’ word puzzle, continues to engage players with daily themes and challenges. This game requires users to uncover all the hidden words within a grid, including a Spangram that spans the board, revealing the overarching theme. The original NYT crossword puzzle debuted on February 15, 1942, and since then, the NYT has developed several other successful games, such as the Mini Crossword, Spelling Bee, Letter Boxed, Tiles, Wordle, Connections, and Strands. Today’s NYT Strands puzzle for September 14, 2025, is themed around the concept of ‘Hurry up!’. Hints and answers are provided below for those seeking assistance. The Spangram, ‘NOT SO FAST,’ encapsulates the theme of the puzzle. The solution includes words such as SLOW, POKEY, STEADY, RELAXED, SLUGGISH, and LEISURELY. Strands combines elements of Connections, Spelling Bee, and crosswords, challenging players to find the Spangram and all the theme words within a 6×8 inch grid using a daily theme. Players connect letters horizontally, vertically, or diagonally using their mouse or fingers on a touch screen.
