Strands presents another challenging puzzle grid, where players must decipher six themed words using a single clue and ensure every letter is used only once. Today's puzzle, which may stump even seasoned players, can be navigated with the help of this article, which provides general hints, spoilers, and more.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #319 January 16, 2025

Today's Strands puzzle clue is "Bar Association," and players must find six items: five themed words and the Spangram.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

For those seeking hints without full spoilers, the following sections offer progressively more detailed clues without revealing the answers.

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

For those needing a bit more help, the sections below reveal two of the puzzle's answers along with their placements in the grid.

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Sidecar

Spoiler 2

Word 2: Martini

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

The complete solution to today's puzzle is provided below, including all themed words, the Spangram, and their positions in the grid.

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

Today's Strands Explained

For a comprehensive understanding of today's puzzle, the section below explains how all elements fit together.

The theme, Cocktails, ties into the clue "Bar Association," as all the themed words are cocktails commonly associated with or ordered at a bar.

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