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Strands presents a new challenge: unscramble letters within a grid to uncover seven themed words. The clue, "In Neutral," unlocks the puzzle's theme. This guide provides assistance, from subtle hints to the complete solution.

NYT Games Strands Puzzle #309 (January 6, 2025)

The puzzle features the clue "In Neutral," requiring the discovery of seven words, including a pangram and six themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Hints

Need help without spoilers? These hints offer general guidance towards the theme:

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Consider items often described as neutral.

General Hint 2

Hint 2: Think about colors.

General Hint 3

Hint 3: Focus on subtle, almost-white colors.

Partial Solutions

Need a nudge? Here are two individual word spoilers:

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Cream

Spoiler 2

Word 2: Eggshell

Complete Solution to Today's New York Times Games Strands

The solution is revealed below. Expand to view all themed words and their placement within the grid.

The theme is "Off-White." The words are Eggshell, Vanilla, Cream, Linen, Ivory, and Champagne.

Theme Explanation

Still puzzled? Here's a breakdown of the theme and its connection to the clue:

Off-whites are colors subtly deviating from pure white, often incorporating hints of other colors. These shades are considered neutrals. Each themed word represents a different off-white color.

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