NYT Strands Hints

Today's NYT Strands Hints & Answers (Sun, January 26, 2025)

Hints forJanuary 26, 2025

Here's today's (January 26, 2025) Strands puzzle! This challenging word search should take around 20-30 minutes to solve. You're hunting for essential ores, crucial in various industries. The clue "Ore so they say" hints at the nature of these materials. Remember to keep the spangram "PUREMETAL" in mind as you explore. If you need some assistance, here are some helpful hints:

  • Think of lightweight metals astronauts might use.
  • Remember the elements that paint with vibrant blues and yellows.
  • Consider the metals that make your kitchenware durable and tough.
  • Reflect on transitional metals that make magnets so powerful.
  • Ever wondered what goes into shielding spacecrafts?
  • What shines bright and resists corrosion—hints from the periodic table.

Hinted Answers: Peek or Reveal

TODAY’S THEME: Ore so they say

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