Issue #325 Wed 22 Jan
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — January 22, 2025
A steady hand and a patient eye help navigate the grid today. The work requires focus, but the path is clear for those who take their time.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A light table, a stack of translucent sheets, and the flick of a thumb turning a corner to make a drawing dance.
Film production and computer-generated media
MOVING PICTURES
Spangram 4 hints · 9 letters
The connector word
A single nine-letter noun.
9 letters.
Starts with A, ends with N.
ANIMATION
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (5 letters)
- 2 C (4 letters)
- 3 E (9 letters)
- 4 O (6 letters)
- 5 R (11 letters)
- 6 S (4 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BR (5 letters)
- 2 CA (4 letters)
- 3 EL (9 letters)
- 4 ON (6 letters)
- 5 RA (11 letters)
- 6 SO (4 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Highland royalty tests her destiny with a bow and arrow.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BR.
BRAVE
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Four-wheeled stars trade paint on the speedway.
4 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CA.
CARS
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
Fire and water find a way to coexist in a city of residents.
9 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EL.
ELEMENTAL
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Two brothers embark on a suburban quest with a magical staff.
6 letters.
Starts with O.
Starts with ON.
ONWARD
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 11 letters
A theme word
A determined rodent finds success in a professional kitchen.
11 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RA.
RATATOUILLE
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A jazz musician searches for his spark in the afterlife.
4 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SO.
SOUL
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Complete Strands answer
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- BRAVE
- CARS
- ELEMENTAL
- ONWARD
- RATATOUILLE
- SOUL
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on January 22, 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 22, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on January 22, 2025?
NYT Strands on January 22, 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 22, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 9 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "A" — 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 22, 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