Today's Strands puzzle presents another brain-teasing grid where you'll need to uncover six themed words. To win, decipher the theme from a single clue and find all hidden words in the grid while using each letter only once.
Even seasoned Strands players may find today's word-search challenge particularly tough. Our guide provides valuable assistance with general hints, spoilers, and additional tips to help you solve it.
NYT Games Strands Puzzle #319 - January 16, 2025
The daily Strands puzzle features the clue "Bar Association." Your objective is to find six total elements: five themed words plus the Spangram.
NYT Games Strands Clues
For subtle hints without revealing solutions, explore the three sections below. These progressive clues grow more specific as you scroll down, unlike the game's built-in hint system.
General Hint 1
Hint 1: Managing a drinking establishment.
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Hint 2: Beverages containing spirits.
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Hint 3: Combination beverages.
read morePartial Solutions for Today's Strands
If you need targeted help with this free puzzle game, the sections below reveal two answers along with their positions in the letter grid.
Solution 1
Answer 1: Sidecar
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Solution 2
Answer 2: Martini
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Complete Solution for Today's Strands
The section below contains today's complete Strands solution, including all themed words, the Spangram, and their grid placements.
Today's category: Classic Cocktails. The answers include Martini, Zombie, Sidecar, Stinger, and Cosmopolitan.
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Strands Puzzle Breakdown
Still confused? Expand the section below for a detailed explanation of how today's puzzle elements connect.
The "Bar Association" clue refers to classic cocktails - all solution words are beverages you'd typically order at a bar.
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