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1Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problems2Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minute3Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errorsNYT Strands puzzle #329 for January 26, 2025 has the theme “Ore so they say.” The six theme words are metals, and the Spangram is PUREMETAL. Start with the spoiler-light clues below, or jump to the full answer list when you’re ready.
Theme clue
The theme is “Ore so they say.” Think of metals associated with ore deposits.
Spangram hint
The Spangram is PUREMETAL. It runs vertically from the top of the board to the bottom. A useful first-letter guide for the theme words is TI, IR, AL, NI, CO, and CA; the Spangram begins with PU.
Full answer list
Stop here if you want to keep solving without spoilers. The complete set of answers for puzzle #329 is:
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- TITANIUM
- IRON
- ALUMINUM
- NICKEL
- COBALT
- CADMIUM
- PUREMETAL — Spangram
How Strands works
Strands is a New York Times word-search-style game. Find theme words to fill the board; non-theme words can earn hints, and the Spangram describes the theme while touching opposite sides of the board. The New York Times instruction reproduced by Parade says, “Find theme words to fill the board.”
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