NYT Strands Hints

Today's NYT Strands Hints & Answers (Sun, January 5, 2025)

Hints forJanuary 5, 2025

Here's today's (January 5, 2025) winter-themed Strands puzzle! This challenging word search should take around 15 minutes to solve. You're looking for cold weather-related terms hidden throughout the game board, perfect for this chilly season. Keep the clue "Cold snap" in mind—it hints at the theme of all the words. If you're stuck, here are some hints that might help:

  • Think of white scenes from "Frozen"
  • What Jack Frost might bring
  • Small, soft particles from the sky
  • A light rain mixed with ice
  • A sudden drop in temperature
  • Hint: a mystical atmosphere in Narnia

Hinted Answers: Peek or Reveal

TODAY’S THEME: Cold snap

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