Issue #316 Mon 13 Jan
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — January 13, 2025
A dense grid requires a bit of patience this morning. Clear your desk and settle in for a steady, rhythmic solve.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Where the lawnmower lives, where the mail piles up, where the kids hide.
Breakfast bakery items
ROUND BREADS WITH CENTERS REMOVED
Spangram 4 hints · 6 letters
The connector word
A simple six-letter plural noun.
6 letters.
Starts with B, ends with S.
BAGELS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (9 letters)
- 2 E (10 letters)
- 3 G (6 letters)
- 4 P (5 letters)
- 5 R (6 letters)
- 6 S (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BL (9 letters)
- 2 EV (10 letters)
- 3 GA (6 letters)
- 4 PL (5 letters)
- 5 RA (6 letters)
- 6 SE (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
A fruit-studded option that often leaves a purple stain on your napkin.
9 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BL.
BLUEBERRY
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 10 letters
A theme word
The kitchen-sink choice that tries to include a little bit of every topping available.
10 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EV.
EVERYTHING
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A pungent, savory pick that is best avoided before a first date or a meeting.
6 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GA.
GARLIC
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The unadorned, classic base that serves as a neutral canvas for your cream cheese.
5 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PL.
PLAIN
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A wrinkled, dried fruit variety that remains a divisive choice in the bakery case.
6 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RA.
RAISIN
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
These tiny, toasted seeds cover the surface in a crunchy, nutty layer.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SE.
SESAME
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Complete Strands answer
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- BLUEBERRY
- EVERYTHING
- GARLIC
- PLAIN
- RAISIN
- SESAME
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on January 13, 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 13, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on January 13, 2025?
NYT Strands on January 13, 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 13, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 6 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "B" — 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 13, 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 · 6-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 6-letter spangram