NYT Unveils Cryptic Clues for Jan. 16, 2025

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 NYT Games Strands Puzzle #319 (January 16, 2025)

The clue for today's puzzle is "Bar Association." Six words are to be found: five themed words and a pangram.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Need a hint? The following sections offer progressively more explicit clues without revealing the answers.

General Hint 1

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.

read moreSpoilers: Two Words

These sections provide one solution and its placement in the grid.

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Sidecar

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Word 2: Martini

read moreComplete Solution to Today's NYT Games Strands

This 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 Strands

This 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.

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