NYT Strands Answers and Hints for January 14
Today's Strands puzzle presents fans with another engaging daily word challenge. Success requires deducing all hidden words from a single small clue, then correctly placing each word within the puzzle grid.
For seasoned Strands players, it's clear that some puzzles are significantly more challenging than others. If you need assistance with this one, the sections below provide general hints, spoilers, and other helpful details.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #317 January 14, 2025

Today's Strands puzzle clue is "Bundle Up." Your goal is to find seven items: the Spangram and six theme-related words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
Looking for a helpful nudge without giving away the answers? Each of the three sections below contains a single clue that avoids spoiling any of today's Strands words.
General Hint 1
General Hint 2
General Hint 3
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands
Each section below reveals one spoiled word along with a screenshot showing its position in the puzzle. If you'd like to see an answer without earning it, expand the sections below.
Spoiler 1
Spoiler 2
The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands
The complete solution to this minimalist puzzle is in the expandable section below. Click "Read More" to reveal all theme words, the Spangram, and a screenshot of their placements in the letter grid.
Today's Strands Explained
For a detailed analysis of this free browser-based puzzle, check the section below. It explains how the theme words, category, and clue connect seamlessly.
Ready to play? Visit the New York Times Games Strands website, accessible on most devices with a web browser.

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