Words are an answer to the question, 'When?' But, they aren't on the clock. Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical. Today's spangram is Timing.

The NYT Mini is a quick and dirty version of the newspaper's larger and long-running crossword. Most days, there are between three and five clues in each direction on a five by five grid, but the puzzles are sometimes larger, especially on Saturdays.

See the hints for the January 11, 2025, Wordle and the answer by scrolling all the way down below. The Wordle hint for January 11, 2025, is: A word for a dull, grimy appearance, often used to describe something that’s less than fresh or clean. Today’s Wordle starts with the letter D. There are no repeated letters.