Strands #311 (January 8, 2025) Solution and Hints: Kitchen Remodel
This NYT Games Strands puzzle presents a challenging word search with the clue "Time for an Upgrade." Six words need to be found: five themed words and a pangram. Need help? This guide provides hints and solutions without spoiling the entire puzzle.
General Hints (Spoiler-Free):
These hints progressively narrow down the theme without revealing specific words:
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Hint 1: Think about renovating a specific area of your home.
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Hint 2: Consider updating a room where food is prepared.
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Hint 3: What components in a food preparation area might you upgrade?
Partial Spoilers (One Word at a Time):
These hints reveal one word and its location in the grid, without revealing the entire theme:
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Spoiler 1: Backsplash
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Spoiler 2: Oven
Complete Solution:
Ready for the full answer? The theme is Kitchen Remodel. The words to find are: Oven, Island, Sink, Backsplash, and Countertop.
Explanation:
The clue "Time for an Upgrade" fits perfectly with the theme because all the listed items are common elements in a kitchen that might be replaced or updated during a remodel.
Enjoy the puzzle! You can find the New York Times Games Strands puzzle on their website, playable on most browsers.