NYT Strands puzzle #305 for Thursday, January 2, 2025, has the theme clue “Super bowl.” Use the hints below for a gradual nudge, or scroll to the spoiler section for all six theme words and the spangram: CHICKEN SOUP.
Hints for Strands #305
Try these in order if you want help without seeing the full answer list right away.
- Theme clue: “Super bowl.”
- Words to try for in-game hints: LOSER, POOL, STUN, CRANK, CHICK, and PICK. Finding three non-theme words earns a hint that reveals a theme word, according to Try Hard Guides.
- Spangram clue: “… for the soul.”
- Spangram path: TechRadar says it starts and ends in the third column, touching the top and bottom edges of the board.
Strands answers for January 2, 2025
Spoilers ahead. The six theme words are STOCK, CELERY, ONIONS, CARROTS, PEPPER, and NOODLES. Together, they point to ingredients associated with chicken soup.
Theme words
- STOCK
- CELERY
- ONIONS
- CARROTS
- PEPPER
- NOODLES
Spangram
CHICKEN SOUP — also written as CHICKENSOUP in one answer list. The theme clue means a bowl of soup, not the football championship.
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How the puzzle works
Strands is a word-search-style game built around a shared theme. Theme words fit the theme, while the spangram describes it and reaches opposite sides of the board. For this puzzle, the spangram is CHICKEN SOUP. These mechanics are described by Try Hard Guides; the New York Times game page was not available for independent confirmation.
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