NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: The cutting edgeThe words are related to sports. NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal? Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical. NYT Strands spangram answer todayToday's spangram is Figure Skating. Here's the solution to today's Strands.

Source: New York Times February 16, 2026 23:57 UTC