Strands presents a new challenge: unscramble letters within a grid to discover seven themed words. The puzzle's theme is revealed through a single clue. This article provides assistance, 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: a pangram and six themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Hints
Need help without spoilers? Here are three general hints:
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: Focus on subtle, neutral color variations.
Partial Spoilers
Need a little push? Here are two individual word spoilers:
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Cream
Spoiler 2
Word 2: Eggshell
Complete Solution
The complete solution is revealed below.
The theme is "Off-White." The words are Eggshell, Vanilla, Cream, Linen, Ivory, and Champagne.
Solution Explanation
Still confused? Here's an explanation:
Off-whites are colors very close to white but with subtle tints of other colors. These are considered neutral tones. Each themed word represents a different off-white shade.
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