Strands is a challenging puzzle game where you are presented with a jumble of random letters and a single clue. Your task is to decipher both the theme and all the themed words, and then locate each of those words within the letter grid. Today's puzzle, however, is particularly tough, with tricky words and a less-than-helpful hint. If you're struggling, don't worry—this article is here to help you solve the puzzle.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #311 January 8, 2025
The Strands puzzle for today comes with the clue "Time for an Upgrade." You need to find six items, including the Spangram and five themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
Looking for help without spoilers? Below are three sections, each containing a hint that will nudge you closer to the theme without revealing any words from the puzzle.
General Hint 1
Hint 1: Redo a part of your home.
General Hint 2
Hint 2: Revamp your food-making room.
General Hint 3
Hint 3: Upgrades you might make to your food-making room.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands
Need a bit more help but want to avoid non-themed words? Below are two sections, each revealing one word and showing its location in the puzzle.
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Backsplash
Spoiler 2
Word 2: Oven
The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands
Ready for the full solution? Open the section below to see all the themed words and their positions in the letter grid.
The category for today is KitchenRemodel. The words are Oven, Island, Sink, Backsplash, and Countertop.
Today's Strands Explained
Need further clarification? The section below explains how the theme, the themed words, and the clue all connect in this puzzle.
"Time for an Upgrade" is a fitting clue because all these items are components you might replace during a full Kitchen Remodel. Each themed word represents a part of the kitchen that can be upgraded to refresh the entire space.
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