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February 22 puzzle theme highlights Olympic closing ceremony traditions.
Symbolic words like FLAME and MEDAL reveal the event's focus.
Spangram CLOSING CEREMONY unites every celebratory element in a grid.
The February 22 edition of NYT Strands Today delivers a celebratory finish to the week. With a theme centered on the grand finale of a global sporting event, today’s puzzle blends spectacle and symbolism.
Today's NYT Strands edition uses its theme "Olympics Wrap-Up" to show how the Games end with their final celebration. The grid displays the ceremonial traditions that conclude the event instead of showing individual sports. The concluding ceremony uses each word to show both national pride and symbolic flames.
Here are structured hints with starting letters and word lengths:
FL (5 letters) – A burning symbol carried throughout the Games.
CL (7,8 letters) – The grand final event that ends the Olympics.
AT (7 letters) – A competitor representing their country.
PA (6 letters) – A celebratory march of nations.
ME (5 letters) – A prize awarded for top performance.
FL (4 letters) – A national symbol raised during ceremonies.
AN (6 letters) – A patriotic song performed at official moments.
The non-spangram solutions are:
FLAME
ATHLETE
PARADE
MEDAL
FLAG
ANTHEM
The spangram is the CLOSING CEREMONY.\
When the theme references a major event, think beyond the obvious competitions. Consider symbols, traditions, and ceremonial elements. Finding one strong anchor word often leads directly to the spangram’s path.
The February 22 NYT Strands Answer provides a complete holiday puzzle, which serves as an ideal solution for ending the week. The daily challenges of this program help students develop their vocabulary skills while teaching them to think about themes and providing them with a mentally challenging experience that feels festive.
