Issue #326 Thu 23 Jan
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — January 23, 2025
A quiet Thursday brings a grid that rewards a steady hand and a clear eye. Take your time with the connections.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The glass bottle left on the porch at dawn, condensation beading on the cold surface.
Supermarket refrigerated aisles
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Spangram 4 hints · 13 letters
The connector word
A compound noun formed by two merged words.
13 letters.
Starts with D, ends with S.
DAIRYPRODUCTS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (6 letters)
- 2 C (6 letters)
- 3 C (7 letters)
- 4 G (6 letters)
- 5 M (4 letters)
- 6 Y (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BU (6 letters)
- 2 CH (6 letters)
- 3 CU (7 letters)
- 4 GE (6 letters)
- 5 MI (4 letters)
- 6 YO (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Spread this gold over a hot slice of morning toast.
6 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BU.
BUTTER
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A sharp slice of this pairs well with a cracker and a glass of wine.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHEESE
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A thick, sweetened egg-based dessert often served in a ramekin.
7 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CU.
CUSTARD
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
This frozen Italian treat is denser and smoother than its American counterpart.
6 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GE.
GELATO
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Pour this white liquid into your morning coffee or over a bowl of cereal.
4 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MI.
MILK
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A tangy, fermented breakfast staple often topped with granola and fruit.
6 letters.
Starts with Y.
Starts with YO.
YOGURT
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- BUTTER
- CHEESE
- CUSTARD
- GELATO
- MILK
- YOGURT
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on January 23, 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 23, 2025, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on January 23, 2025?
NYT Strands on January 23, 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 23, 2025 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 13 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "D" — 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 23, 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 · 13-letter spangram