" NYT Strands Hints and Answers: Jan 14, 2025"

Strands, the popular daily word puzzle game from the New York Times, presents another challenging puzzle for fans today. To conquer this puzzle, you'll need to decipher the hidden words using a single clue and then strategically place them within the grid.

Experienced Strands players understand that the difficulty level can vary significantly from one puzzle to another. If you're finding today's puzzle particularly tough, you're in the right place. Below, you'll find a range of helpful hints, spoilers, and more to guide you through the challenge.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #317 January 14, 2025

Today's Strands puzzle is themed around the clue "Bundle Up." You'll need to find seven items: one Spangram and six themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Looking for hints to tackle this challenging puzzle without spoiling the fun? Below are three general hints that won't reveal any specific words from today's Strands puzzle.

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Keeping your body warm outside.

General Hint 2

Hint 2: Fluffy and thick!

General Hint 3

Hint 3: Warm outer layers for the cold weather.

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If you're ready to see a couple of the answers, check out the sections below. Each contains one spoiled word and a screenshot showing its placement in the puzzle grid.

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Scarf

Spoiler 2

Word 2: Jacket

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

Ready for the complete solution? Expand the section below to reveal all the themed words, the Spangram, and a screenshot of their placement in the puzzle's letter grid.

The category for today is WinterClothes. The words are Scarf, Mittens, Jacket, Parka, Gloves, and Beanie.

Today's Strands Explained

Interested in understanding how the puzzle's elements connect? Check out the breakdown below to see how the themed words, the theme, and the clue work together seamlessly.

The clue for today, "Bundle Up," reflects the action you should take before stepping out into the cold weather. Given that winter is synonymous with cold temperatures, you'll need to wear heavier winter clothes. All the themed words are examples of such winter clothing, fitting perfectly with the clue and theme.

Ready to take on the challenge? Visit the New York Times Games Strands website, accessible on almost any device with a browser, and start playing!