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1Fix the driver behind crashes, sound loss and screen glitches2Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problems3Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minuteThe NYT Strands puzzle for Wednesday, February 25, 2026 (#724) has the theme “That’s really out there!” The spangram is SPACECRAFT; the six other answers are LANDER, ORBITER, SATELLITE, MODULE, ROVER, and PROBE.
Hints for the February 25 Strands puzzle
Need a nudge before seeing the answers? The theme points to spacecraft and space exploration. Strands is a daily word-search-style game: connect adjacent letters to find theme words. Forbes says finding three non-theme words of at least four letters unlocks a hint. Forbes’ guide describes the game mechanics.
What is the spangram for February 25?
The spangram is SPACECRAFT. It describes the puzzle’s space-exploration theme. In Strands, the spangram connects opposite sides of the grid.
What are the NYT Strands answers?
The six theme words, listed as a set rather than in grid order, are:
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- LANDER
- ORBITER
- SATELLITE
- MODULE
- ROVER
- PROBE
These answers and the spangram are reported by Forbes, Parade, and WePC. The original NYT puzzle record was not available for direct comparison, so these details are corroborated by the guides rather than an official answer page.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How the theme words fit
The entries describe a mix of space vehicles and spacecraft hardware, not six interchangeable types of craft. A rover travels across a surface; a lander is designed to reach and operate on one; an orbiter studies an object from orbit. A probe is an uncrewed exploration craft, a satellite is an object placed in orbit, and a module is a broader term for a spacecraft component or section.
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