The New York Times Strands‘ edition for February 13 is now out. This unconventional game provides a six-by-eight grid to locate words based on the central theme. The word search can be conducted in any direction. However, first, players must crack the puzzle’s theme, followed by a spangram.

For the unversed, spangram is an exact description of the theme, whose letters span across two opposing sides of the grids. After solving this, move to find words associated with the theme.

So, here are hints, clues, and answers for today’s NYT Strands.

Strands hint and theme for February 13

Today’s theme is It’s in the cards.

Theme’s hint: The term refers to a word that humans often use to welcome someone or send good wishes on a celebratory occasion.

What are the Strands’ answers for today, February 13?

Here’s the spangram theme and a list of words for verifying the answers.

Spangram theme is GREETINGS.

• The “G” is in the fourth column, stretching down to the last row, where “S” is located.
• The term “Greetings” is often the first-word individuals use while meeting someone or sending them good wishes on the card.

The list of words is as follows:

• CONGRATS – The “C” is in the third row and ends the word in the first column.
• BIRTHDAY – The “B” is in the first row, completing the word in the fourth row.
• LOVE – The “L” is in the second column.
• SYMPATHY – The “S” can be located in the first column, winding down to the second column.
• WEDDING- The “W” can be found in the second last column and the ‘G’ is the last letter of the grid.
• BABY – The “B” is in the second last row.