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New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for January 8, 2025

by Thomas Jan 27,2025

Strands Puzzle #311 Solution and Walkthrough (January 8, 2025)

Strands presents a challenging word puzzle: decipher the theme and locate the themed words within a letter grid, using only a single clue. Today's puzzle, themed "Kitchen Remodel," proves particularly tricky. Need help? This walkthrough provides hints and solutions without spoiling the entire experience.

The Clue: "Time for an Upgrade"

The image below shows the puzzle grid.

Need a nudge? Here are some spoiler-free hints:

General Hints:

  • Hint 1: Redo a part of your home.
  • Hint 2: Revamp your food-making room.
  • Hint 3: Upgrades you might make to your food-making room.

Partial Spoilers (One Word Each):

These hints reveal one word and its location in the grid.

  • Spoiler 1: Backsplash
  • Spoiler 2: Oven

Complete Solution:

Ready for the full answer? The theme is Kitchen Remodel. The words to find are: Oven, Island, Sink, Backsplash, and Countertop.

Explanation:

The clue "Time for an Upgrade" works because all these items are commonly updated during a kitchen remodel. Each word represents a replaceable kitchen component.

Ready to play more? Visit the New York Times Games Strands website. The game is accessible on most devices with a web browser.

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