New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for January 14, 2025

Strands, the popular daily word puzzle from New York Times Games, presents yet another challenging game for enthusiasts today. To conquer this puzzle, players must decipher all the hidden words based on a single clue and strategically place them within the puzzle grid.

Seasoned Strands players know that the difficulty can vary greatly from one puzzle to another. If you're looking for assistance with today's challenge, you'll find everything you need below, including general hints, spoilers, and more.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #317 January 14, 2025

Today's Strands puzzle comes with the clue "Bundle Up." You need to find seven items: the Spangram and six themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Looking for a helpful hint or two for this challenging puzzle game without spoiling any of the answers? Below are three sections, each containing a single clue that won't reveal any of the words from today's Strands puzzle.

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Keeping your body warm outside.

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General Hint 2

Hint 2: Fluffy and thick!

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General Hint 3

Hint 3: Warm outer layers for the cold weather.

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Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

Each of the two sections below contains one spoiled word and a screenshot showing where that word fits in the puzzle. If you're eager to see one of the answers without waiting, just expand the sections below.

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Scarf

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Spoiler 2

Word 2: Jacket

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The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

The complete solution to this engaging puzzle game is located in the expandable section below. By clicking the "Read More" button, you'll reveal all the themed words, the Spangram, and a screenshot of their placement within the puzzle's letter grid.

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

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Today's Strands Explained

For a detailed breakdown of this free browser-based puzzle game, explore the section below. It explains how the themed words, the theme, and the clue harmoniously connect.

The clue "Bundle Up" is fitting because it's what you do before venturing out into the cold. During winter, which is characterized by cold weather, you'll need heavier Winter Clothes to stay warm. All the themed words are examples of such winter clothing.

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Interested in playing? Visit the New York Times Games Strands website, accessible on almost any device with a browser.