Solve the NYT Strands Puzzle #308 (January 5, 2025): A Guide to "Cold Snap"
Strands presents a new letter grid puzzle with seven hidden, thematically linked words. This guide offers hints, spoilers, and the complete solution for puzzle #308, themed "Cold Snap."
The Challenge: Uncover seven words related to the theme within the provided letter grid. The grid also contains a pangram (a word or phrase containing every letter of the alphabet).
Hints (Spoiler-Free):
- Hint 1: The theme relates to weather conditions.
- Hint 2: Focus on cold weather phenomena.
- Hint 3: Consider types of chilly precipitation.
Spoilers (Partial Solution):
These reveal two words and their placement within the grid. Use these cautiously if you're stuck.
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Spoiler 1: The word "Sleet" and its location.
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Spoiler 2: The word "Flurry" and its location.
Complete Solution:
The complete solution reveals the theme, "Winter Weather," and all seven words: Drizzle, Flurry, Frost, Blizzard, Snow, Sleet, and the pangram.
Solution Explanation:
The clue, "Cold Snap," accurately reflects the theme. All words represent common winter weather occurrences.
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