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New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for January 16, 2025

Apr 08,25(3 months ago)
New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for January 16, 2025

Strands presents yet another challenging puzzle grid, where players must tease out six themed words using a single clue. The goal is to uncover the theme and locate all the words within the grid, ensuring each letter is used only once. This word-search game can be particularly tough, but this article is here to guide you with general hints, spoilers, and more.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #319 January 16, 2025

Today's Strands puzzle clue is "Bar Association." You need to find six items: five themed words and the Spangram.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

For those seeking hints without full spoilers, explore the three sections below. These clues become more specific as you progress, but they won't reveal the answers directly.

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Tending a bar.

General Hint 2

Hint 2: Alcohol.

General Hint 3

Hint 3: Mixed drinks.

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If you need a bit more help, the following sections each reveal one word and show its placement in the grid.

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Sidecar

Spoiler 2

Word 2: Martini

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

Below, you'll find the complete solution to today's puzzle, including all themed words, the Spangram, and their positions in the grid.

The category for today is Cocktails. The words are Martini, Zombie, Sidecar, Stinger, and Cosmopolitan.

Today's Strands Explained

If you're struggling to understand the puzzle, the section below provides a detailed explanation of how today's puzzle fits together.

The theme for today is Cocktails, which aligns with the clue "Bar Association." All the themed words are cocktails you might find at a bar.

To play, visit the New York Times Games Strands website, accessible on nearly any device with a browser.

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