
Today's Strands puzzle presents another brain-teasing challenge—discovering six themed words hidden within a letter grid. Players must deduce the theme from a single clue while ensuring each letter is used only once.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #319 - January 16, 2025
The daily Strands challenge features the clue "Bar Association," hinting at five thematic words plus the connecting Spangram awaiting discovery.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
Struggling with today's puzzle? These progressively revealing hints may help without giving everything away:
General Hint 1
Hint: Serving drinks behind the counter.
General Hint 2
Hint: Beverage-related answers.
General Hint 3
Hint: Popular bar creations.
Partial Solutions Revealed
Need extra help? Here are two confirmed answers:
Solution Preview 1
Answer: Sidecar

Solution Preview 2
Answer: Martini

Complete Puzzle Solution
The full answer reveals:
Theme: Classic Cocktails
All answers: Martini, Zombie, Sidecar, Stinger, and Cosmopolitan.

Theme Breakdown
Today's category relates to bar culture, explaining the "Bar Association" hint—all answers are famous mixed drinks.
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