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

Author : Leo Feb 11,2025

Solve the NYT Games Strands Puzzle #308 (January 5, 2025): A Guide to Cracking the "Cold Snap"

Strands presents a new letter grid puzzle with seven hidden themed words. This guide offers hints, spoilers, and the complete solution for puzzle #308.

The puzzle's clue is "Cold Snap," hinting at a winter weather theme. The goal is to find seven words: a pangram and six themed words.

Strands Puzzle Grid

Spoiler-Free Hints:

These hints point towards the theme without revealing specific words:

Hint Image Hint 1: Weather conditions.

Hint Image Hint 2: Cold temperatures.

Hint Image Hint 3: Freezing precipitation.

Partial Spoilers (Two Words):

Need a little more help? Here are two words and their locations:

Spoiler Image Word 1: Sleet

Sleet Placement

Spoiler Image Word 2: Flurry

Flurry Placement

Complete Solution:

Ready for the full answer? The theme is "Winter Weather."

Solution Image The words are: Drizzle, Flurry, Frost, Blizzard, Snow, Sleet, and a Pangram (not specified).

Complete Solution

Solution Explanation:

The clue "Cold Snap" perfectly encapsulates the theme. Each word represents a type of winter weather phenomenon.

Enjoy the puzzle! Play Strands on the New York Times Games website.

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