Issue #309 Mon 6 Jan
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — January 6, 2025
A steady hand and an eye for the subtle gradients of a room.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
You hold three paint chips against the wall, trying to tell which one is actually white.
Interior design and color theory
MUTED SHADES OF LIGHT
Spangram 4 hints · 9 letters
The connector word
A single nine-letter noun.
9 letters.
Starts with O, ends with S.
OFFWHITES
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (9 letters)
- 2 C (5 letters)
- 3 E (8 letters)
- 4 I (5 letters)
- 5 L (5 letters)
- 6 V (7 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CH (9 letters)
- 2 CR (5 letters)
- 3 EG (8 letters)
- 4 IV (5 letters)
- 5 LI (5 letters)
- 6 VA (7 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
The color of a celebratory toast in a flute.
9 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHAMPAGNE
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The thick layer atop a morning coffee.
5 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CR.
CREAM
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
The fragile, pale casing of a breakfast staple.
8 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EG.
EGGSHELL
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A material once prized for carvings and piano keys.
5 letters.
Starts with I.
Starts with IV.
IVORY
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A crisp, woven fabric for warm weather shirts.
5 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LI.
LINEN
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
The classic, pale shade associated with a popular frozen treat.
7 letters.
Starts with V.
Starts with VA.
VANILLA
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- CHAMPAGNE
- CREAM
- EGGSHELL
- IVORY
- LINEN
- VANILLA
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on January 6, 2025. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for January 6, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on January 6, 2025?
NYT Strands on January 6, 2025 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 6 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the January 6, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 9 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "O" — the hints above ease you toward the rest one step at a time, without spelling it out.
What is the theme of NYT Strands on January 6, 2025?
We keep the theme under wraps here so nothing is spoiled — but the ladder above walks you into it, starting with the puzzle's overall vibe. Want it stated outright, with the spangram and all 6 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 6 theme words · 9-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 9-letter spangram