Today's Strands Hints and Clues for "On auto" - Friday, January 03, 2025

NYT Strands Game - Photo Illustration - Source: Getty
NYT Strands Game - Photo Illustration - Source: Getty

Strands Answers and Hints (January 03, 2025): Looking for hints? You can find today's Strands answers and some helpful tips in this article.

Strands offers a fresh challenge in the NYT's lineup of daily games, inviting players to uncover hidden words within a 6x8 letter grid. Each day brings a unique theme and grid, making it a great test of vocabulary and pattern recognition. However, it can get tough at times.

Stuck on the spangram or today’s theme? We’ve got all the hints and clues you need to solve today’s Strands puzzle with confidence.

WARNING: Spoilers ahead! Only read on if you want to know today's Strands answers.

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Today's Strands Theme

To begin, let’s see what theme has been shared for today’s puzzle on the site.

Today's theme is:

ON AUTO

Is it very vague? I'll explain the theme a bit more so you know what to look for:

  • The theme of the day pertains to various essential components that are part of a motor vehicle's structure and design. These elements play pivotal roles in both functionality and aesthetics, ensuring safety and efficiency for drivers and passengers alike. Each term represents a distinct aspect of automotive engineering.

Today's NYT Strands Hints

Still puzzled by today’s game? Here are some helpful hints to assist you:

Strands Hint 1: What are the starting letters of today's words?

There are 8 words including the spangram.

Below are the starting letters & lengths for each of the theme words:

  • Starts with "B" and has 6 letters.
  • Starts with "D" and has 4 letters.
  • Starts with "G" and has 6 letters.
  • Starts with "H" and has 4 letters.
  • Starts with "M" and has 6 letters.
  • Starts with "T" and has 5 letters.
  • Starts with "W" and has 10 letters.

And today's spangram starts with "C".

Strands Hint 2: Where are today's words located on today's strands grid?

Here are some clues about their starting positions. For all words except the spangram:

  • 2 words start from the top row
  • 1 word starts from the left edge of the grid
  • 1 word starts from the right edge of the grid
  • 3 words start from the middle of the grid

Today's NYT Strands Clue Words

Still puzzled by today’s game? Here are some helpful hints to assist you:

  • MOLD
  • RUER
  • MUNTER
  • MOOD
  • DOUM
  • BRAE

In the next section, you'll see today's Strands answers! Hold up if you’d like to keep puzzling.


Today's NYT Strands Spangram

Now for the exciting part! Here’s today’s Strands spangram:

CARBODY


Today's NYT Strands Answers

These are the rest of today's Strands answers to help you complete the game:

  • BUMPER
  • DOOR
  • GRILLE
  • HOOD
  • MIRROR
  • TRUNK
  • WINDSHIELD

Yesterday's NYT Strands Answer (2 January 2025)

Still attempting to crack yesterday’s Strands (Thursday, 2 January 2025)? Or checking in from a different timezone? No worries; we’ve got you covered with the answers!

Find yesterday's Strands answers, hints and spangram here.

Yesterday's Strands theme was:

SUPER BOWL

Yesterday's spangram was:

CHICKENSOUP

Yesterday's Strands answers were:

  • CARROTS
  • CELERY
  • NOODLES
  • ONIONS
  • PEPPER
  • STOCK

This wraps up our coverage of today’s Strands answers, hints, and spangram. If you enjoy word games, we offer answers and solvers for many NYT games. Check out:

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Edited by Suryadeepto Sengupta
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