"New York Times Strands: January 14, 2025 Hints and Answers"

Strands has yet another engaging daily word puzzle for fans today. Winning this puzzle involves deciphering all the hidden words from a single clue and strategically placing them within the puzzle grid. Mastering Strands requires recognizing that some puzzles are more challenging than others. If you're looking for assistance with today's puzzle, you'll find general hints, spoilers, and more below.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #317 January 14, 2025

Today's Strands puzzle features the clue "Bundle Up." There are seven items to find: the Spangram and six themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

If you're seeking helpful hints without spoiling the answers, the three sections below each contain a clue that won't reveal any of the words in today's Strands puzzle.

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Keeping your body warm outside.

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Hint 2: Fluffy and thick!

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Hint 3: Warm outer layers for the cold weather.

read moreSpoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

For those wanting to see a couple of the answers without revealing everything, the two sections below each contain a spoiled word and a screenshot showing where that word fits in the puzzle.

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Scarf

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Word 2: Jacket

read moreThe Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

For the complete solution to this puzzle, expand the section below. By clicking "Read More," you'll see all the themed words, the Spangram, and a screenshot of their placement in the puzzle's letter grid.

Today's category is WinterClothes. The words are Scarf, Mittens, Jacket, Parka, Gloves, and Beanie.

read moreToday's Strands Explained

For a detailed breakdown of this browser-based puzzle game, see the section below. It explains how the themed words, the theme, and the clue harmonize perfectly.

Today's clue, "Bundle Up," is apt because it's what you should do before heading out into cold weather. Given the winter's chilly conditions, you'll need heavier winter clothing to stay warm. All the themed words are examples of such winter attire.

read moreWant to play? Check out the New York Times Games Strands website, accessible on nearly any device with a browser.