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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
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
Hint 1: Tending a bar.
General Hint 2
Hint 2: Alcohol.
General Hint 3
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
Word 1: Sidecar
Spoiler 2
Word 2: Martini
The Complete Solution
The theme is Cocktails. The words are Martini, Zombie, Sidecar, Stinger, Cosmopolitan, and the pangram.
Today's Strands Explained
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.
