"NYT Strands: Hints and Answers for Jan 16, 2025"

Strands presents another challenging puzzle grid where you must uncover six themed words, utilizing every letter just once. Solving this puzzle involves deducing the theme from a single clue and locating all the hidden words within the grid. Today's puzzle may prove particularly tough, even for seasoned players, but this article offers general hints, spoilers, and more to assist you.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #319 January 16, 2025

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

New York Times Games Strands Clues

For those seeking hints without full spoilers, explore the three sections below. These clues become more specific as you progress, but they won't reveal the actual answers.

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Tending a bar.

General Hint 2

Hint 2: Alcohol.

General Hint 3

Hint 3: Mixed drinks.

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If you need a little more help, the sections below contain one answer each, along with a screenshot showing where to place the word in the grid.

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Sidecar

Spoiler 2

Word 2: Martini

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

Below is the complete solution to today's puzzle, including all themed words, the Spangram, and their placement in the grid.

Category: Cocktails. Words: Martini, Zombie, Sidecar, Stinger, and Cosmopolitan.

Today's Strands Explained

If the puzzle's theme or mechanics are unclear, the section below provides a detailed explanation of how everything fits together.

The theme for today's puzzle is Cocktails, fitting the clue "Bar Association." The themed words are all cocktails commonly associated with bars.

To play, visit the New York Times Games Strands website, accessible on virtually any device with a web browser.