Strands presents another challenging word puzzle! Your mission: uncover six themed words hidden within a grid, using each letter only once. The theme itself is cleverly concealed within a single clue, adding an extra layer of difficulty.
This word-search puzzle is notoriously tricky, even for seasoned Strands players. But don't worry, this guide provides 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 any specific words.
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
Stuck? These sections reveal one word and its placement in the grid.
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Sidecar
read moreSpoiler 2
Word 2: Martini
read moreComplete Solution to Today's Strands
The category is Cocktails. The words are Martini, Zombie, Sidecar, Stinger, and Cosmopolitan.
read moreToday's Strands Explained
The theme is Cocktails, hence the clue "Bar Association." All the words are types of cocktails.
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