Strands presents another challenging word puzzle! The goal is to uncover six themed words from a letter grid, using each letter only once. The theme is revealed through a single clue. This puzzle is notoriously difficult, even for experienced players. This guide offers hints, spoilers, and the complete solution.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #319 (January 16, 2025)
The clue is "Bar Association." Six words are to be found: five themed words and a pangram.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
Need a hint? The following sections offer progressively more explicit clues without revealing specific words.
General Hint 1
Hint 1: The tasks involved in running a bar.
General Hint 2
Hint 2: Alcoholic beverages.
General Hint 3
Hint 3: Mixed alcoholic drinks.
Spoilers for Two Words
Stuck? These sections reveal one word and its placement in the grid.
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Sidecar
Spoiler 2
Word 2: Martini
Complete Solution to the NYT Games Strands Puzzle
Ready for the answers? The following section reveals all themed words, the pangram, and their placement.
The theme is Cocktails. The words are Martini, Zombie, Sidecar, Stinger, Cosmopolitan.
Solution Breakdown
Confused? This section explains the puzzle's logic.
The "Bar Association" clue points to the theme of Cocktails; each word is a type of cocktail.
Play Strands on the New York Times Games website. It's accessible on most devices with a web browser.
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