Strands presents another intriguing challenge for puzzle enthusiasts today. If you're familiar with these puzzles, you know they tend to be more demanding than typical word-search games, which can make it quite easy to get stuck. Whether you're looking for hints, spoilers, or full solutions, you'll find everything you need to conquer today's puzzle in the article below.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #316 January 13, 2025
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Today's Strands puzzle revolves around the theme "Hole Foods." You're tasked with finding seven items, including the Spangram and all six themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
-----------------------------------If you're after hints to nudge you closer to the solution without spoiling the words, delve into the sections below. Each offers a clue to aid you in solving this challenging puzzle.
General Hint 1
Hint 1: Think of foods that typically have holes in them.
General Hint 2
Hint 2: These can be either savory or sweet.
General Hint 3
Hint 3: Consider items similar in shape to donuts, but not donuts themselves.
Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands
-------------------------------------------------For those seeking a peek at a couple of words from today's puzzle, explore the sections below. Each contains a word and a screenshot showing its placement within the puzzle grid.
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Garlic
Spoiler 2
Word 2: Sesame
The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands
---------------------------------------------------For the complete solution to today's New York Times Strands puzzle, look no further than the section below. Here, you'll find all the themed words, the Spangram, and a screenshot illustrating their positions in the letter grid.
Today's category is "Bagels." The themed words are Blueberry, Everything, Plain, Raisin, Sesame, and Garlic.
Today's Strands Explained
--------------------------For a comprehensive explanation of today's puzzle, expand the section below. It details how the theme, themed words, and clue interconnect in this innovative puzzle game.
The clue "Hole Foods" aligns perfectly with today's category, "Bagels," as bagels are known for their characteristic holes. Each of the themed words represents a common type of bagel.
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