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

Experienced Strands players know the challenge; newcomers will find ample assistance below, ranging from subtle hints to the complete solution.

NYT Games Strands Puzzle #309, January 6, 2025

Today's Strands puzzle features the clue "In Neutral." Seven words are to be found: a pangram and six themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Need help without spoilers? These three hints offer general guidance towards the puzzle's theme:

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Consider items often described as neutral.

General Hint 2

Hint 2: Think about colors.

General Hint 3

Hint 3: Focus on subtle, nearly white colors.

Spoilers for Two Words

These sections offer individual word spoilers:

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Cream

Spoiler 2

Word 2: Eggshell

Solution to Today's New York Times Games Strands

The complete solution is below:

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

Explanation of Today's Strands

Still puzzled after completing the puzzle? This section explains the theme, words, and clue:

Off-whites are colors subtly deviating from pure white, incorporating hints of other colors. These off-whites are considered neutrals. The themed words represent various off-white shades.

Play Strands on the New York Times Games website; it's accessible on most devices with a browser.