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

Strands presents a new challenge: unscramble letters within a grid to reveal seven themed words. The clue, "In Neutral," unlocks the puzzle's theme. This guide provides hints and the complete solution.

NYT Games Strands Puzzle #309 (January 6, 2025)

The puzzle features the clue "In Neutral." Seven words, including a pangram, are hidden.

Hints:

Hint 1: Consider items that come in neutral shades.

Hint 2: Think about colors.

Hint 3: Focus on subtle, neutral colors.

Partial Solutions:

Word 1: Cream

Word 2: Eggshell

Complete Solution:

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

Explanation:

Off-whites are near-white colors with subtle tints of other hues, classified as neutrals. The themed words represent various off-white shades.

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