Strands presents yet another challenging puzzle grid, where players must decipher six themed words using a single clue and utilize every letter only once. This word-search game can be particularly tough, but this article is here to assist with general puzzle hints, spoilers, and more to help you solve today's puzzle.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #319 January 16, 2025

Today's Strands puzzle clue is "Bar Association," and you need to find six items: five themed words and the Spangram.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

For those seeking hints without too many spoilers, the following three sections offer progressively more specific themed clues.

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Tending a bar.

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Hint 2: Alcohol.

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Hint 3: Mixed drinks.

read moreSpoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If you need a bit more help, the following sections reveal two of the puzzle's words along with their placement in the grid.

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Sidecar

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Word 2: Martini

read moreThe Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

The complete solution to today's Strands puzzle is provided below, including all themed words, the Spangram, and their positions in the grid.

Today's category is Cocktails. The words are Martini, Zombie, Sidecar, Stinger, and Cosmopolitan.

read moreToday's Strands Explained

If you're struggling to understand the puzzle, the section below provides a detailed explanation of how today's puzzle theme and words fit together.

The theme for today is Cocktails, which aligns with the clue "Bar Association." All the themed words are cocktails commonly associated with bars.

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