"New York Times Strands: January 16, 2025 Hints and Answers"

Strands offers 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 hidden in the grid, ensuring each letter is used only once. This word-search game can be particularly tough, even for seasoned players. But don't worry, this article is here to help with general puzzle hints, spoilers, and more to guide you through the challenge.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #319 January 16, 2025

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

New York Times Games Strands Clues

For hints that won't spoil the fun, explore the three sections below. These clues increase in specificity without revealing the answers, offering a gentle nudge toward solving the puzzle.

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

Need a bit more help? The sections below contain a single answer each, along with a screenshot showing where that word fits 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

Curious about the full solution? The section below reveals all the themed words, the Spangram, and their placement in the grid.

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

read moreToday's Strands Explained

Struggling to connect the dots? The section below provides a comprehensive breakdown of how today's puzzle elements relate and fit together.

The theme is Cocktails, which aligns with the clue "Bar Association." The themed words are all cocktails typically found at a bar.

read moreWant to play? Visit the New York Times Games Strands website, accessible on virtually any device with a browser.