NYT Strands Hints

Today's NYT Strands Hints & Answers (Fri, February 21, 2025)

Hints forFebruary 21, 2025

Here's today's (February 21, 2025) Strands puzzle inspired by a beloved animated series! This moderate-difficulty word search should take around 15 minutes to solve. You're searching for familiar characters and items related to the clue "To infinity and beyond!" Embrace the clue as it hints at the shared theme of these words. If you need a nudge in the right direction, focus on the adventures and friends of a certain spaceman. Here's your hint list:

  • Think of a famous space ranger’s catchphrase.
  • What’s a heroic cowboy’s name in a popular animated series?
  • Consider playful characters you might see in a toy chest adventure.
  • Look for names that might remind you of a target game or a slinky pet.
  • A wheezing penguin and a twitching character might help you out too.

Hinted Answers: Peek or Reveal

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