Issue #322 Sun 19 Jan
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — January 19, 2025
A quiet morning spent sorting through the digital clutter. This grid offers a familiar routine for anyone who has ever stared down a mounting pile of unread notifications.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The blinking cursor on a screen, waiting for a category to be assigned to the message currently under your thumb.
Digital communication management
VIRTUAL FOLDER DESIGNATIONS
Spangram 4 hints · 10 letters
The connector word
Compound noun
10 letters.
Starts with E, ends with L.
EMAILLABEL
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 D (6 letters)
- 2 I (5 letters)
- 3 S (4 letters)
- 4 S (7 letters)
- 5 S (4 letters)
- 6 S (7 letters)
- 7 T (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 DR (6 letters)
- 2 IN (5 letters)
- 3 SE (4 letters)
- 4 SN (7 letters)
- 5 SP (4 letters)
- 6 ST (7 letters)
- 7 TR (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Notes left in the middle of a sentence, waiting for the right moment to be finished.
6 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DR.
DRAFTS
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The primary holding area where all the new arrivals congregate before being sorted.
5 letters.
Starts with I.
Starts with IN.
INBOX
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A record of what you successfully pushed out the door earlier this week.
4 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SE.
SENT
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A temporary delay to push a reminder into the future.
7 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SN.
SNOOZED
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Unsolicited junk that somehow bypassed the filters.
4 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SP.
SPAM
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A mark of importance you apply to ensure a specific item stays top of mind.
7 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with ST.
STARRED
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Where everything you have discarded eventually ends up.
5 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TR.
TRASH
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- DRAFTS
- INBOX
- SENT
- SNOOZED
- SPAM
- STARRED
- TRASH
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on January 19, 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 19, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on January 19, 2025?
NYT Strands on January 19, 2025 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 7 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the January 19, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 10 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "E" — 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 19, 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 7 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 7 theme words · 10-letter spangram