Strands presents another challenging word puzzle: decipher six themed words from a grid using each letter only once. The theme is revealed through a single clue. This puzzle is particularly difficult, even for experienced players. This guide offers 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 stating answers.
General Hint 1
Hint 1: Activities related to bar tending.
General Hint 2
Hint 2: Alcoholic beverages.
General Hint 3
Hint 3: Mixed alcoholic drinks.
Spoilers: Two Words
These sections provide one solution and its placement in the grid.
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Sidecar

Spoiler 2
Word 2: Martini

Complete Solution to NYT Games Strands
The complete solution is provided below.
Theme: Cocktails. The words are Martini, Zombie, Sidecar, Stinger, Cosmopolitan.

Solution Explanation
The "Bar Association" clue refers to the theme of Cocktails. Each word is a type of cocktail commonly served in a bar.
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