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I grew up in Minnesota, so once I noticed at present’s Strands puzzle theme, I figured my a long time of expertise with all issues wintry and chilly would serve me nicely. And so it did. But there’s one oddball phrase in at present’s reply that displays winter climate in my present metropolis of Seattle greater than the normal Minnesota winter. If you want hints and solutions, learn on.
Also, I’m going into depth concerning the guidelines for Strands on this story.
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Hint for at present’s Strands puzzle
Today’s Strands theme is: Cold snap.
If that does not enable you, here is a clue: Walking in a winter wonderland.
Clue phrases to unlock in-game hints
Your purpose is to seek out hidden phrases that match the puzzle’s theme. If you are caught, discover any phrases you possibly can. Every time you discover three phrases of 4 letters or extra, Strands will reveal one of many theme phrases. These are the phrases I used to get these hints, however any phrases of 4 or extra letters that you simply discover will work:
- WIND, STAR, RATS, HATE, HATES, HATS, DINT, RITE, HAZY, RULE, RULER, HEAT
Answers for at present’s Strands puzzle
These are the solutions that tie into the theme. The purpose of the puzzle is to seek out all of them, together with the spangram, a theme phrase that reaches from one facet of the puzzle to the opposite. When you’ve got acquired all of them (I initially thought there have been at all times eight however realized that the quantity can range), each letter on the board might be used. Here are the nonspangram solutions:
- SNOW, FROST, SLEET, FLURRY, BLIZZARD, DRIZZLE
Today’s Strands spangram
Today’s Strands spangram is WINTERWEATHER To discover it, begin with the W that is the furthest left letter on the highest row, and wind down.
The accomplished NYT Strands puzzle for Jan. 5, 2025.
