New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for January 6, 2025

Strands presents a new challenge: a letter grid concealing a scrambled collection. To conquer this puzzle, decipher the theme using the provided clue, then locate all seven themed words within the grid.

Experienced Strands players know the difficulty this game can present. For those needing assistance, comprehensive help is provided below, ranging from general hints to the complete solution.

NYT Games Strands Puzzle #309, January 6, 2025

Today's Strands puzzle features the clue "In Neutral." Seven words are to be found: the pangram and six thematically related words.

New York Times Games Strands Hints

Need assistance with today's puzzle without spoilers? Three general hints are provided below, each offering a clue to the puzzle's theme without revealing specific words.

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Consider items that come in neutral shades.

General Hint 2

Hint 2: Think about colors.

General Hint 3

Hint 3: Consider a subtle, neutral color.

Partial Word Spoilers

The following sections each contain a single word spoiler. Use these if you need a boost without resorting to in-game hints.

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Cream

Spoiler 2

Word 2: Eggshell

Complete Solution to Today's New York Times Games Strands

The complete solution to this puzzle is revealed below.

The theme is "Off-White." The words are Eggshell, Vanilla, Cream, Linen, Ivory, and Champagne.

Solution Explanation

Still puzzled after completing the game? The explanation below clarifies the connection between the theme, words, and clue.

Off-whites are colors that closely resemble white but possess a subtle tint of another color. These off-whites are considered neutral colors. Each themed word represents a different off-white shade.

Play Strands on the New York Times Games website, accessible on most devices with a web browser.