Strands presents another challenging word puzzle! Your mission: uncover six themed words hidden within a grid, using each letter only once. The twist? 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 solutions 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 help? Here are two solutions with placement shown.
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Sidecar
Spoiler 2
Word 2: Martini
Complete Solution to Today's Strands
The theme is Cocktails. The words are: Martini, Zombie, Sidecar, Stinger, Cosmopolitan.
Today's Strands Explained
The "Bar Association" clue points to the theme of Cocktails, as all the words are types of cocktails commonly found in bars.
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