NYT Strands: January 16, 2025 Hints and Answers

Strands presents another challenging puzzle grid where players must uncover six themed words using a single clue, ensuring every letter is used only once. This word-search game can be particularly tough, but this article is here to guide you through with general hints, spoilers, and more.

NYT Games Strands Puzzle #319 - January 16, 2025

Today's Strands puzzle clue is "Bar Association." Your task is to find six items: five themed words and one Spangram.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

For those seeking hints without full spoilers, the following sections provide progressively more specific themed clues.

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 reveal two of the puzzle's answers along with their locations 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 puzzle, including all themed words, the Spangram, and their positions in the grid.

Category: Cocktails

Words: Martini, Zombie, Sidecar, Stinger, Cosmopolitan

Today's Strands Explained

Struggling with the puzzle? The following section breaks down how all the elements fit together.

Theme: Cocktails

The clue "Bar Association" hints at the theme of cocktails, which you might order at a bar. Each themed word represents a different cocktail.

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