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New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for January 16, 2025

Author : Brooklyn Feb 22,2025

Strands presents another challenging word puzzle! The goal: uncover six themed words from a 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.

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.

NYT Games Strands Hints

These hints progressively reveal more information without explicit spoilers:

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Tasks performed at a bar.

General Hint 2

Hint 2: Alcoholic beverages.

General Hint 3

Hint 3: Mixed alcoholic drinks.

Spoilers: Two Words

Need a little help? Here are two solutions with placement shown:

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Sidecar

Spoiler 2

Word 2: Martini

Complete Solution to NYT Games Strands

The complete solution is below. This reveals all themed words, the pangram, and their placement.

The theme is Cocktails. The words are Martini, Zombie, Sidecar, Stinger, Cosmopolitan, and the pangram.

Solution Explanation

The theme, Cocktails, explains the clue "Bar Association." Each themed word represents a type of cocktail served at a bar.

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