Strands presents another brain-bending puzzle! Your mission: decipher six themed words from a single clue and a letter grid, using each letter only once. This word-search challenge ups the ante, even for seasoned Strands players. But don't worry, this guide provides hints, spoilers, and solutions to help you conquer this tricky puzzle.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #319 January 16, 2025
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Today's Strands puzzle clue is: Bar Association. You need to find five themed words and a pangram.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
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Need a hint? These expandable sections offer progressively more specific clues without revealing spoilers:
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
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Need a little push? These sections reveal one word and 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
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Ready for the complete solution? Here's the full answer, including the theme, words, and their placement:
The category for today is Cocktails. The words are Martini, Zombie, Sidecar, Stinger, and Cosmopolitan.
Today's Strands Explained
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Still puzzled? Here's a breakdown of how the puzzle's elements connect:
The theme for today is Cocktails, explaining the "Bar Association" clue. All the themed words are different cocktails you'd find at a bar.
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