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 deduction skills.

This guide provides 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):

Hint 1

Consider weather conditions.

Hint 2

Focus on cold weather phenomena.

Hint 3

Think about chilling precipitation types.

Partial Spoilers (Two Words):

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Sleet

Spoiler 2

Word 2: Flurry

Complete Solution:

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

Solution Explanation:

"Cold Snap" accurately reflects the theme, as it describes a period of colder weather. Each themed word represents a common winter weather occurrence.

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