NYT Strands Hints

Today's NYT Strands Hints & Answers (Tue, January 21, 2025)

Hints forJanuary 21, 2025

Here's today's (January 21, 2025) Strands puzzle! This moderate-difficulty challenge should take around 15 minutes to solve. You're seeking out some retro-themed words, perfectly hidden across the board. Keep the clue "You don't say ..." in mind - it hints at a nostalgic twist common among the words. If you're stuck, here are some hints that might help:

  • Think of what your boss might say when they’re impressed.
  • Reflect on a fruit synonymous with something precious.
  • What’s the opposite of stale?
  • Rank that’s one step below colonel.
  • Slang for something excellent in the '90s, rhymes with “cat”.
  • A word for cool from the '80s, not ordinary.
  • A term for something awesome, often used in surfing culture.
  • Consider how old-school lingo can sound out of place today.

Hinted Answers: Peek or Reveal

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