If you are not a fan of the chilly weather, today’s NYT Strands clues are straightforward.
Strands, the New York Times‘ elegant word-search puzzle, incorporates a distinctive twist on the classic word search. Words can be created from adjacent letters in any orientation, and they may switch direction, leading to unexpected shapes. Each letter in the grid contributes to a solution. A theme ties all the answers together, along with the “spangram,” a unique word or phrase that embodies the day’s theme and stretches across the grid either horizontally or vertically.
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By providing an enigmatic hint and omitting a word list, Strands offers a complex game that requires more time to complete than other games such as Wordle and Connections.
If you find yourself unable to progress or lack 10 minutes to tackle today’s challenge, we have all the NYT Strands clues you need to move forward at your own speed.
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NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Home is where the hearth is
The words pertain to comfort.
Today’s NYT Strands theme clearly defined
These words illustrate methods to increase warmth.
NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?
Today’s NYT Strands spangram is oriented vertically.
NYT Strands spangram answer today
Today’s spangram is Stay Warm.
NYT Strands word list for January 2
Blanket
Slippers
Cocoa