New York Times Crossword Clues (5 Jan)

Strands presents a new letter grid puzzle featuring seven hidden, thematically linked words. Solving this puzzle requires identifying these words, a challenge not easily overcome.

This guide offers assistance for those familiar with Strands but struggling with puzzle #308 (January 5th, 2025), offering hints, solutions, and explanations.

NYT Games Strands Puzzle #308 - January 5, 2025

The puzzle's clue is "Cold Snap," and the objective is to find seven words: a pangram and six themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Hints

For spoiler-free guidance, consider these hints:

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Weather conditions.

General Hint 2

Hint 2: Frigid temperatures.

General Hint 3

Hint 3: Cold precipitation.

Partial Solution Spoilers

Need a little more help without revealing the entire solution? Here are two words and their locations:

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Sleet

Spoiler 2

Word 2: Flurry

Complete Solution to Today's New York Times Games Strands

Ready for the full answer? The solution is below:

Theme: Winter Weather. Words: Drizzle, Flurry, Frost, Blizzard, Snow, Sleet.

Solution Explanation

"Cold Snap" accurately reflects the theme. The words represent various winter weather phenomena.

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