Strands #311 (January 8, 2025): Kitchen Remodel Puzzle Solved
Strands presents a challenging letter puzzle with a single clue. You must decipher the theme and find the themed words within a letter grid. Today's puzzle, with its cryptic clue, proves particularly tricky. Need a hand? This guide provides hints and solutions without completely spoiling the fun.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #311, January 8, 2025
The clue is "Time for an Upgrade," and six words are hidden: a pangram and five themed words.
Hints (Spoiler-Free):
These hints offer clues without revealing specific words:
General Hint 1
Hint 1: Focus on a home renovation project.
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Hint 2: Consider a room where food is prepared.
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Hint 3: Think about common kitchen upgrades.
read morePartial Spoilers (One Word Each):
These provide one solved word and its location in the grid:
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Backsplash
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Word 2: Oven
read moreComplete Solution:
Ready for the full answer? The solution reveals all themed words and their positions:
The theme is Kitchen Remodel. The words are Oven, Island, Sink, Backsplash, and Countertop.
read moreSolution Explanation:
The clue "Time for an Upgrade" fits perfectly with the theme. Each word represents a kitchen element commonly upgraded during a remodel.
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