Today's NYT Games Strands puzzle (#316, January 13, 2025) presents a challenging word-search with the clue "Hole Foods." Seven words need to be found: six themed words plus the pangram.

Need a hand? Here are hints, spoilers, and the full solution.

Hints:

Hint 1: Consider foods commonly containing holes.

Hint 2: The flavors can range from sweet to savory.

Hint 3: Think of a shape similar to donuts, but not donuts themselves.

Spoilers (Two Words):

Word 1: Garlic

Word 2: Sesame

Complete Solution:

The theme is Bagels. The words are: Blueberry, Everything, Plain, Raisin, Sesame, and Garlic.

Explanation:

The clue "Hole Foods" is fitting because bagels are known for their holes. Each themed word represents a common bagel variety.

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