Strands presents a new challenge: unscramble letters within a grid to uncover seven themed words. The clue, "In Neutral," unlocks the theme. This guide provides assistance, ranging from general hints to the complete solution.
NYT Games Strands Puzzle #309 (January 6, 2025)
The puzzle features the clue "In Neutral," requiring the discovery of seven words, including a pangram and six themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Hints
Need help without spoilers? These hints offer general guidance towards the theme:
General Hint 1
Hint 1: Consider items often described as neutral.
General Hint 2
Hint 2: Think about colors.
General Hint 3
Hint 3: Focus on subtly colored, neutral shades.
Partial Solutions
Prefer a single word clue? Here are two:
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Cream
Spoiler 2
Word 2: Eggshell
Complete Solution to Today's New York Times Games Strands
The solution is revealed below. This section contains all themed words and their placement within the grid.
The theme is "Off-White." The words are Eggshell, Vanilla, Cream, Linen, Ivory, and Champagne.
Theme Explanation
Still puzzled? Here's a breakdown:
Off-whites are pale shades, nearly white but subtly tinted. These tints are what make them "off-white" and classify them as neutrals. Each themed word represents a specific off-white color.
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