NYT Daily Crossword Clues & Answers: Jan 16, 2025

Strands presents another challenging word puzzle! The goal: uncover six themed words from a grid, using each letter only once. The theme is revealed through a single clue. This puzzle is notoriously difficult, even for experienced players. This guide provides hints, spoilers, and the complete solution.

NYT Games Strands Puzzle #319 (January 16, 2025)

The clue is "Bar Association." Six words are to be found: five themed words and a pangram.

New York Times Games Strands Hints

These hints progressively reveal more information without explicitly providing answers.

General Hint 1

Hint 1: The work of a bartender.

General Hint 2

Hint 2: Alcoholic beverages.

General Hint 3

Hint 3: Mixed alcoholic drinks.

Spoilers for Two Words

These spoilers reveal two words and their placement in the grid.

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Sidecar

Spoiler 2

Word 2: Martini

Complete Solution to Today's Strands Puzzle

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

Puzzle Explanation

The "Bar Association" clue points to the theme of Cocktails, as these are drinks commonly found in bars. All the themed words represent different types of cocktails.

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