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NYT Crossword: Hints & Answers (Jan 16, 2025)

Mar 13,2025 Author: Zachary

Strands presents another challenging word puzzle! Your mission: uncover six themed words hidden within a grid, using each letter only once. The catch? You'll need to deduce the theme from a single clue.

This word search will test even seasoned Strands players. But don't worry, this guide offers hints, spoilers, and more to help you conquer this brain teaser.

NYT Games Strands Puzzle #319 January 16, 2025

Strands Puzzle Grid

Today's Strands puzzle clue is: Bar Association. Your goal is to find five themed words and the pangram.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Need a hint? The following sections offer progressively more explicit clues without revealing spoilers.

General Hint 1

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Hint 1: Tending a bar.

General Hint 2

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Hint 2: Alcohol.

General Hint 3

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Hint 3: Mixed drinks.

Spoilers for Two Words

Prefer a little more direct help? These sections reveal one word and its placement in the grid.

Spoiler 1

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Word 1: Sidecar

Sidecar Placement

Spoiler 2

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Word 2: Martini

Martini Placement

The Complete Solution

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The theme is Cocktails. The words are Martini, Zombie, Sidecar, Stinger, Cosmopolitan, and the pangram.

Complete Solution

Today's Strands Explained

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The "Bar Association" clue points to the theme of Cocktails. Each word represents a different cocktail commonly found in a bar.

Ready to test your skills? Play Strands on the New York Times Games website—accessible on most devices with a browser.

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