New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for January 5, 2025

Strands presents a new letter grid puzzle featuring seven hidden, thematically linked words. Solving this puzzle requires keen observation and word-finding skills.

This guide offers assistance for Strands puzzle #308 (January 5, 2025), themed "Cold Snap." The puzzle includes a pangram and six themed words.

NYT Games Strands Puzzle #308 (January 5, 2025)

The puzzle grid for today's challenge.

Hints (Spoiler-Free)

Need a nudge without revealing solutions? These hints point towards the theme:

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Weather conditions.

General Hint 2

Hint 2: Sub-zero temperatures.

General Hint 3

Hint 3: Freezing precipitation.

Partial Solutions (Spoilers)

Stuck? These spoilers reveal two words and their placement:

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Sleet

Spoiler 2

Word 2: Flurry

Complete Solution

Ready for the full answer? This reveals all themed words, the pangram, and their positions:

The theme is Winter Weather. The words are Drizzle, Flurry, Frost, Blizzard, Snow, and Sleet.

Solution Explanation

"Cold Snap" accurately reflects the theme. All words represent common winter weather phenomena.

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