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NYT Strands: Jan 16 Clues & Solutions

By ConnorOct 24,2025

Challenging Strands Puzzle Grid Requires Finding Six Themed Words

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

Clues IconHint: Serving drinks behind the counter.

General Hint 2

Clues IconHint: Beverage-related answers.

General Hint 3

Clues IconHint: Popular bar creations.

Partial Solutions Revealed

Need extra help? Here are two confirmed answers:

Solution Preview 1

Clues IconAnswer: Sidecar

Sidecar Placement

Solution Preview 2

Clues IconAnswer: Martini

Martini Placement

Complete Puzzle Solution

The full answer reveals:

Clues IconTheme: Classic Cocktails

All answers: Martini, Zombie, Sidecar, Stinger, and Cosmopolitan.

Full Solution Grid

Theme Breakdown

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

Ready to play? Visit the New York Times Games Strands website accessible on most devices.

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