This guide provides solutions and hints for the New York Times Games Strands puzzle #313, released January 10, 2025. The puzzle's clue is "They're Inseparable," and players must find nine words: eight themed words and a pangram.
Strands presents a new word puzzle. Success requires identifying the theme using a single clue, then locating all words within the letter grid. This article offers hints and spoilers for those who need assistance.
The puzzle's clue is "They're Inseparable." Nine words are to be found: a pangram and eight thematically linked words.
The following sections offer progressively more specific, spoiler-free hints.
Hint 1: Words that are inherently linked.
Hint 2: Frequently paired words.
Hint 3: "Fight and Flight" exemplifies the theme, though these words aren't in the puzzle.
For players who prefer avoiding the in-game hint system, the following sections reveal two words and their locations.
Word 1: Crafts
Word 2: Arts
The complete solution is provided below.
The category is "Together." The words are Arts, Crafts, Rhythm, Blues, Soap, Water, Milk, and Cereal.
This section explains the puzzle's theme and word pairings.
The theme, "Together," refers to common pairs: Arts & Crafts, Rhythm & Blues, Soap & Water, Milk & Cereal. These pairs are inseparable.
Play Strands on the New York Times Games website, accessible on most devices.
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