"New York Times Strands: January 16, 2025 Hints and Answers"

Strands presents another challenging puzzle grid that requires players to tease out six themed words. To win, you must decipher the theme from a single clue and locate all the words within the grid, using each letter only once. This word-search game can be particularly tough, but don't worry—this article is here to guide you with general puzzle hints, spoilers, and more.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #319 January 16, 2025

Today's Strands puzzle is themed around "Bar Association," and you need to find six items: five themed words and the Spangram.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

If you're looking for hints without too many spoilers, check out the three sections below. These clues increase in specificity and do not contain direct spoilers, unlike the in-game hints.

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Tending a bar.

General Hint 2

Hint 2: Alcohol.

General Hint 3

Hint 3: Mixed drinks.

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If you need a bit more help, the following sections each reveal one word and show its placement in the grid.

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Sidecar

Spoiler 2

Word 2: Martini

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

Below, you'll find the complete solution to today's Strands puzzle, including all themed words, the Spangram, and their positions in the grid.

The theme for today is Cocktails. The words are Martini, Zombie, Sidecar, Stinger, and Cosmopolitan.

Today's Strands Explained

If you're struggling to understand today's puzzle, the section below provides a detailed explanation of how all the pieces fit together.

The theme for today is Cocktails, which aligns with the clue "Bar Association." All the themed words are different cocktails you might associate with or order at a bar.

Want to play? Check out the New York Times Games Strands website, accessible on nearly any device with a browser.