Today's NYT Games Strands puzzle (#316, January 13, 2025) presents a challenging word-search focusing on "Hole Foods." Seven words need to be discovered: six themed words and a pangram.
Need a hand? Here are hints, spoilers, and the full solution.
Hints:
Hint 1: Consider foods commonly featuring holes.
Hint 2: The flavors can range from sweet to savory.
Hint 3: Think of a shape similar to, but not identical to, donuts.
Spoilers (Two Words):
Word 1: Garlic
Word 2: Sesame
Complete Solution:
The theme is Bagels. The themed words are: Blueberry, Everything, Plain, Raisin, Sesame, and Garlic.
Explanation:
The clue, "Hole Foods," directly relates to the bagel theme, as bagels are known for their characteristic hole. Each themed word represents a common bagel variety.
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