Solve today's challenging Strands puzzle and uncover six themed words! The clue: "Bar Association." This word search requires using every letter only once. Even experienced players might find this puzzle difficult, but this guide offers hints, spoilers, and the complete solution.
NYT Games Strands Puzzle #319 (January 16, 2025)
The puzzle grid and clue.
Hints (Increasing Difficulty)
Hint 1: Bar Tending
A subtle hint related to bar work.
Hint 2: Alcoholic Beverages
A more direct clue about the word category.
Hint 3: Mixed Drinks
The most explicit hint before revealing answers.
Spoilers (Partial Solutions)
Spoiler 1: Sidecar
The word "Sidecar" and its placement in the grid.
Spoiler 2: Martini
The word "Martini" and its placement in the grid.
Complete Solution
The theme is Cocktails. The words are Martini, Zombie, Sidecar, Stinger, Cosmopolitan, and the pangram.
Solution Explanation
The "Bar Association" clue points to the theme of cocktails, as these drinks are commonly associated with bars.
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