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NYT Strands: Hints and Answers for Jan 16, 2025

Dec 10,25(5 months ago)
NYT Strands: Hints and Answers for Jan 16, 2025

Strands presents another challenging puzzle grid where you must uncover six themed words. To solve it, you'll need to decipher the theme from a single clue, then locate all the hidden words in the grid while using every letter exactly once.

Today's extra-difficult word search will be particularly tough for some solvers, even seasoned players who know Strands' rules inside out. But don't worry—this article offers assistance with general puzzle hints, spoilers, and additional tips.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #319 January 16, 2025

Today's Strands puzzle clue is "Bar Association." Your goal is to find six items in total, comprising five theme words and the Spangram.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

If you'd like a nudge without getting the full solution, explore the three sections below. Unlike the in-game hints, these expandable boxes contain no spoilers—just themed clues that become progressively clearer as you go.

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Working behind a bar.

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General Hint 2

Hint 2: Spirits and liquors.

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General Hint 3

Hint 3: Cocktail creations.

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Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If a spoiler or two would help you with this free-to-play puzzle game, the two sections below are for you. Each contains just one answer from the puzzle as well as a screenshot of where to put that word in the letter grid.

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Sidecar

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Spoiler 2

Word 2: Martini

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The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

The full answer to this New York Times Games Strands puzzle is in the section below. Open it up and peek inside to see all the themed words, the Spangram, and where each go in the puzzle's letter grid.

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

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Today's Strands Explained

Still puzzled by this tricky game? Expand the section below for a complete breakdown of how all the components of today's puzzle connect and fit together.

The theme today is Cocktails, which explains the "Bar Association" clue. All the theme words are different mixed drinks you might link to—or order at—a bar.

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Ready to play? Visit the New York Times Games Strands website, accessible on nearly any device with a web browser.

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