Strands presents another challenging word puzzle! The goal is to uncover six themed words from a grid, using each letter only once. The theme is revealed through a single clue. This puzzle is particularly tricky, even for experienced players. This guide provides hints, spoilers, and the complete solution.
The clue for today's puzzle is "Bar Association." Six words are to be found: five themed words and a pangram.
Need a hint? The following sections offer progressively more explicit clues without revealing the answers.
Hint 1: The tasks involved in running a bar.
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Hint 2: Alcoholic beverages.
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Hint 3: Mixed alcoholic drinks.
These sections provide one solution and its placement in the grid.
Word 1: Sidecar
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Word 2: Martini
read moreComplete Solution to Today's NYT Games StrandsThis section reveals the complete solution, including all themed words, the pangram, and their positions in the grid.
The theme is Cocktails. The words are Martini, Zombie, Sidecar, Stinger, and Cosmopolitan.
read moreExplanation of Today's StrandsThis section explains the puzzle's logic and connections.
The "Bar Association" clue points to the theme of Cocktails, as these are drinks commonly found in bars.
read morePlay Strands today on the New York Times Games website. It's accessible on most devices with a web browser.
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