New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for January 16, 2025

Strands presents another challenging puzzle grid, tasking players with uncovering six themed words. To conquer the puzzle, you must deduce 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 this article is here to assist with general hints, spoilers, and more to guide you through the process.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #319 January 16, 2025

Today's Strands puzzle revolves around the clue "Bar Association," with six items to discover: five themed words and the Spangram.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

For those seeking hints without full spoilers, delve into the following sections. These hints increase in specificity, but do not reveal the answers directly.

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 contain one word each from today's puzzle, along with screenshots showing where to find them in the grid.

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Sidecar

Spoiler 2

Word 2: Martini

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

For the complete solution, including all themed words, the Spangram, and their positions in the grid, check the section below.

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 the puzzle, the section below provides a detailed explanation of how today's puzzle elements connect.

The theme "Cocktails" ties into the clue "Bar Association," as all the themed words are cocktails commonly associated with bars.

To play Strands, visit the New York Times Games Strands website, accessible on nearly any device with a browser.