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.
Today's Strands puzzle clue is: Bar Association. Your goal is to find five themed words and the pangram.
Need a hint? The following sections offer progressively more explicit clues without revealing spoilers.
Hint 1: Tending a bar.
Hint 2: Alcohol.
Hint 3: Mixed drinks.
Prefer a little more direct help? These sections reveal one word and its placement in the grid.
Word 1: Sidecar
Word 2: Martini
The theme is Cocktails. The words are Martini, Zombie, Sidecar, Stinger, Cosmopolitan, and the pangram.
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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