Solve today's challenging Strands puzzle, themed around cocktails! The clue, "Bar Association," points to the six words hidden within the grid, using each letter only once. This guide offers hints, spoilers, and the complete solution.
The puzzle grid for January 16, 2025.
Hints:
- Hint 1: Activities related to bar tending.
- Hint 2: Alcoholic beverages.
- Hint 3: Mixed alcoholic drinks.
Spoilers (One Word Each):
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Spoiler 1: The word "Sidecar" and its placement in the grid.
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Spoiler 2: The word "Martini" and its placement in the grid.
Complete Solution:
The theme is Cocktails. The six words to find are: Martini, Zombie, Sidecar, Stinger, Cosmopolitan, and the pangram. Their placement within the grid is shown below.
Explanation:
The "Bar Association" clue cleverly hints at the cocktail theme. Each word represents a type of cocktail commonly found in bars.
Ready to test your skills? Play Strands on the New York Times Games website.