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Strands presents another challenging word puzzle: decipher six themed words from a grid using each letter only once. The theme is revealed through a single clue. This puzzle, even for experienced players, presents a significant challenge. This guide offers hints, spoilers, and the complete solution.
NYT Games Strands Puzzle #319 (January 16, 2025)
Today's Strands puzzle clue: Bar Association. The objective is to find six words: five themed words and a pangram.
NYT Games Strands Hints
These hints progressively reveal more information without explicitly stating the answers.
General Hint 1
Hint 1: The work of a bartender.
General Hint 2
Hint 2: Alcoholic beverages.
General Hint 3
Hint 3: Mixed alcoholic drinks.
Spoilers for Two Words
These spoilers provide one solution and its placement within the grid.
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Sidecar
Spoiler 2
Word 2: Martini
Complete Solution to NYT Games Strands
The solution is detailed below.
Theme: Cocktails. The words are Martini, Zombie, Sidecar, Stinger, Cosmopolitan, and the pangram.
Solution Explanation
The "Bar Association" clue points to the theme of Cocktails, as these are drinks commonly found in bars. All the themed words are types of cocktails.
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