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

by Henry Jan 26,2025

Strands presents a new letter puzzle with a scrambled grid. Solve it by deciphering the theme from a single clue and locating seven themed words within the grid.

This NYT Games Strands puzzle (#309, January 6, 2025) presents a significant challenge. Assistance is provided below, ranging from general hints to the complete solution.

The clue is "In Neutral." Seven words are to be found, including a pangram and six themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues:

Need help without spoilers? Here are three general hints:

General Hint 1: What are some things that come in neutral shades?

General Hint 2: Consider colors.

General Hint 3: Think of a subtle, neutral color.

Spoilers for Two Words:

Prefer a single word spoiler? Check these out:

Spoiler 1: Word 1: Cream

Spoiler 2: Word 2: Eggshell

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands:

The solution is revealed below.

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

Today's Strands Explained:

Still confused? Here's the explanation:

Off-whites are almost white but subtly tinted. These slight color variations are considered neutrals. The themed words represent different off-white shades.

Play Strands on the New York Times Games website, accessible on most devices.

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