NYT: Clues for Jan. 5, '25 Crossword

Feb 11,25

Solve the NYT Games Strands puzzle #308 (January 5, 2025) with this comprehensive guide! This puzzle features a letter grid concealing seven themed words, all related to the clue: "Cold Snap." This guide offers hints, spoilers, and the complete solution.

Puzzle Overview:

The challenge is to locate seven words within a letter grid. The theme is revealed through these words. One word is a pangram (containing every letter of the alphabet).

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Strands Puzzle Grid

Hints (Spoiler-Free):

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  • Hint 1: Weather conditions.
  • Hint 2: Experiencing frigid temperatures.
  • Hint 3: Cold precipitation.

Spoilers (Partial Solution):

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  • Spoiler 1: The word "Sleet" and its placement within the grid. Sleet Placement
  • Spoiler 2: The word "Flurry" and its placement. Flurry Placement

Complete Solution:

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The theme is "Winter Weather." The seven words are: Drizzle, Flurry, Frost, Blizzard, Snow, Sleet, and a pangram.

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Solution Explanation:

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"Cold Snap" accurately describes the theme, as it refers to a period of unusually cold weather. Each themed word represents a type of weather associated with winter.

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