NY Times Crossword Hints & Solutions 01/05/25

Strands presents a new letter grid puzzle featuring seven hidden, thematically linked words. Solving this puzzle requires identifying these words, a challenge not easily overcome.

This guide offers assistance for those familiar with Strands but needing help with puzzle #308 (January 5, 2025), titled "Cold Snap." We'll provide hints, spoilers, and the complete solution.

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

The puzzle's clue is "Cold Snap," and the solution includes seven words: a pangram and six thematically related words.

New York Times Games Strands Hints

Here are three spoiler-free hints to guide your deduction:

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Weather.

General Hint 2

Hint 2: Cold outside.

General Hint 3

Hint 3: Chilly precipitation.

Spoilers for Two Words

Need a little more help? Here are two words with placement shown:

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Sleet

Spoiler 2

Word 2: Flurry

Complete Solution to Today's Strands

Ready for the full answer? Here's the complete solution, including word placement:

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

Solution Explanation

"Cold Snap" accurately reflects the theme. Each word represents a typical winter weather phenomenon.

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