Navigating the twists and turns of today’sStrandspuzzle proving to be a challenge? No worries! If you find yourself scratching your head over a particularly tricky word, or if you’re at a loss for the entire solution, we’ve got you covered as your linguistic life raft.

Get a nudge in the right direction and keep your winning streak alive (and those bragging rights intact). This guide will give insights on today’s theme, offer hints, and even provide the complete solution. Let’s keep that momentum going and keep you from feeling stranded from today’s Strands.

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Today’s Theme, Explained

Today’s theme is ‘What a workout’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

The theme of all these words isstrength-building moves.Here’s to a healthy new year!

Spoilers spelt out in the Strands style.

Word Hints

Expand below to seehintsfortoday’s words.

Thefirst wordis all about lifting a heavy barbell from the ground.

Thesecond wordis a quick drop to the floor and jump back up.

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Thethird wordis lowering yourself into a sitting position without the chair.

Thefourth wordis folding yourself up like a taco, but way less fun.

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Thefifth wordis lying down and sitting back up to work your core.

Thesixth wordis stepping forward and bending the knees to tone your legs.

NYT Strands answers for January 1, 2025.

Theseventh wordis holding firm like a wooden board.

Thespangramis what you promise you’ll do for your New Year’s resolution.