Strands presents a new letter grid puzzle featuring seven hidden, thematically linked words. Solving this puzzle requires keen observation and deduction skills.
This guide offers assistance for those familiar with Strands but needing help with puzzle #308 (January 5, 2025), themed "Cold Snap." We provide hints, partial solutions, and the complete answer.
NYT Games Strands Puzzle #308 (January 5, 2025)
The puzzle's clue is "Cold Snap," encompassing seven hidden words: a pangram and six theme-related words.
Spoiler-Free Hints
These hints steer you towards the theme without revealing specific words.
General Hint 1
Hint 1: Weather conditions.
General Hint 2
Hint 2: Frigid temperatures.
General Hint 3
Hint 3: Cold precipitation.
Partial Spoilers (Two Words)
Need a little more help? Here are two words and their locations:
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Sleet
Spoiler 2
Word 2: Flurry
Complete Solution
Ready for the full answer? Here's the solution to the puzzle, including word placement:
Theme: Winter Weather. Words: Drizzle, Flurry, Frost, Blizzard, Snow, Sleet.
Solution Explanation
"Cold Snap" accurately describes the theme, referencing a period of colder weather. The included words represent common winter weather phenomena.
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