NYT Strands: January 16, 2025 Hints and Answers

Strands presents another challenging puzzle grid today, tasking players with uncovering six themed words from a single clue, utilizing each letter in the grid exactly once. This word-search game can be particularly tough, even for seasoned players familiar with its mechanics. However, this article is here to assist you with general puzzle hints, spoilers, and more to guide you to victory.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #319 January 16, 2025

Today's Strands puzzle clue is "Bar Association." Your mission is 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 progressively more specific, but rest assured, no direct answers are revealed here.

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Tending a bar.

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Hint 2: Alcohol.

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Hint 3: Mixed drinks.

read moreSpoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If you need a bit more help, the following sections each reveal one word from the puzzle along with a screenshot showing its placement in the grid.

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Sidecar

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Word 2: Martini

read moreThe Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

For the complete solution, including all themed words, the Spangram, and their positions in the grid, check out the section below.

Today's category is Cocktails. The words you need to find are Martini, Zombie, Sidecar, Stinger, and Cosmopolitan.

read moreToday's Strands Explained

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

The theme for today is Cocktails, which aligns with the clue "Bar Association." Each themed word represents a different cocktail you might find at a bar.

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