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 requires keen observation and deduction skills. This guide offers assistance for those already familiar with Strands gameplay.

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

The puzzle's clue is "Cold Snap," hinting at seven hidden words, including a pangram and six theme-related words.

New York Times Games Strands Hints

These spoiler-free hints provide directional guidance towards the theme without revealing specific words:

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)

Need a nudge? Here are two solved words and their placement within the grid:

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:

Theme: Winter Weather. Words: Drizzle, Flurry, Frost, Blizzard, Snow, Sleet.

Solution Explanation

The clue, "Cold Snap," accurately describes a period of significantly colder weather. Each themed word represents a common winter weather phenomenon.

Play Strands!

Enjoy this challenging word puzzle on the New York Times Games Strands website, accessible on most devices with a web browser.