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

Author : Gabriel Mar 14,2025

Strands presents a fresh challenge: a letter grid teeming with scrambled letters. To conquer this puzzle, decipher the theme using the provided clue, then uncover all seven themed words hidden within the grid.

Experienced Strands players know the difficulty this game can present. If you're stuck, however, this article provides comprehensive assistance, from subtle hints to the complete solution.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #309 January 6, 2025


The Strands puzzle for today has the clue In Neutral. There are seven items to find, including the Spangram and six themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues


Need help with today's New York Times Strands puzzle without spoilers? The following three hints offer general guidance towards the puzzle's theme.

General Hint 1

Hint 1: What are some things that come in neutral.

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General Hint 2

Hint 2: Colors.

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General Hint 3

Hint 3: A slight color that can be considered neutral.

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Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands


The sections below each reveal one word. Use these if you need a boost without revealing non-themed words.

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Creamread more

Spoiler 2

Word 2: Eggshellread more

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands


The complete solution to this puzzle is in the expandable section below. Find all themed words and their placement in the grid.

The category for today is OffWhite. The words are Eggshell, Vanilla, Cream, Linen, Ivory, and Champagne.read more

Today's Strands Explained


Still puzzled after completing the game? The following section explains the theme, words, and clue's connection.

Off Whites are a group of colors that are almost white, but not quite. Each of them contains a little bit of another color, and all of these off whites are considered Neutrals. Each of the themed words are different off white colors.

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