Today's NYT Games Strands puzzle (#316, January 13, 2025) presents a challenging word-search with the clue "Hole Foods." Seven items are to be found: six themed words and the pangram. If you're stuck, this guide provides hints, spoilers, and the complete solution.

Hints:
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Hint 1: Consider foods commonly featuring holes.

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Hint 2: The flavors can range from savory to sweet.

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Hint 3: Think of shapes similar to donuts, but not donuts themselves.

Spoilers (Partial Solutions):
Complete Solution:

The theme is "Bagels." The themed words are: Blueberry, Everything, Plain, Raisin, Sesame, and Garlic.

Solution Explanation:

The clue "Hole Foods" perfectly aligns with the "Bagels" theme, as bagels are known for their characteristic hole. Each themed word represents a common bagel variety.
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