Strands is an engaging puzzle game that challenges players to decipher a theme and find related words within a grid of random letters, guided by a single clue. Today's puzzle, Strands #311 from January 8, 2025, is particularly tough, featuring a tricky clue and challenging words. If you're struggling, this article is here to help you navigate through the puzzle.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #311 January 8, 2025
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Today's Strands puzzle comes with the clue "Time for an Upgrade." You need to find six items, including the Spangram and five themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
If you're looking for hints without spoilers, the sections below offer different levels of assistance to help you understand the theme without revealing the words.
General Hint 1
Hint 1: Consider redoing a part of your home.
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Hint 2: Think about revamping your food-making room.
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Hint 3: Focus on upgrades you might make to your food-making room.
[ttpp]Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands
If you need a bit more help but want to avoid non-themed words, the sections below reveal one word each, along with a screenshot showing its placement in the puzzle.
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Backsplash
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Word 2: Oven
[ttpp]The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands
For the complete solution, open the section below to see all the themed words and their positions in the puzzle's letter grid.
The theme for today is KitchenRemodel. The words you need to find are Oven, Island, Sink, Backsplash, and Countertop.
[ttpp]Today's Strands Explained
If you're still unsure about how everything fits together, the explanation below will clarify how the clue, theme, and words are interconnected.
The clue "Time for an Upgrade" is fitting because all the listed items are components of a kitchen that you might replace during a remodel, making the room feel brand new.
[ttpp]Want to play? Visit the New York Times Games Strands website, accessible on nearly any device with a browser.
