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Revealed: New York Times Crossword Hints and Answers for January 5, 2025

Authore: RyanUpdate:Jan 29,2025

Strands presents a new letter grid puzzle featuring seven themed words hidden within seemingly random letters. 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):

These hints offer clues to the puzzle's theme without revealing specific words.

Hint 1

Consider weather conditions.

Hint 2

Think about cold outdoor temperatures.

Hint 3

Focus on cold precipitation.

Spoilers (Partial Solution):

These sections reveal two words and their placement within the grid. Use cautiously if you need a nudge.

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Sleet

Spoiler 2

Word 2: Flurry

Complete Solution:

This section reveals all themed words, the pangram, and their positions in the grid. Use only if completely stumped.

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

Solution Explanation:

This section explains the connection between the clue, theme, and words.

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

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