NYT Strands Hints

Today's NYT Strands Hints & Answers (Fri, January 17, 2025)

Hints forJanuary 17, 2025

Here's today's (January 17, 2025) puzzle in The New York Times Strands game! This challenging word search may take around 20 minutes to complete. You are looking for generational terms that are cleverly hidden in the game board, providing a delightful and educational twist. Focus on the clue "The time of our lives" to uncover the generational theme. Ready? Here's a hint to get you started:

  • Consider different eras and what they call their own.
  • Think about how each generation perceives its timeline.
  • From the dawn of history to today's youth, what's changed?
  • Look for terms that span across ages and experiences.
  • Remember, sometimes the gap is the key to understanding.

Hinted Answers: Peek or Reveal

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