New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for January 16, 2025

Today's NYT Games Strands puzzle (#319, January 16, 2025) presents a challenging word search with the clue "Bar Association." The objective is to uncover six words, including five themed words and a pangram, using each letter only once. This guide provides hints, spoilers, and the complete solution.

Hints:

• Hint 1: Activities associated with tending a bar.
• Hint 2: Types of alcoholic beverages.
• Hint 3: Mixed alcoholic drinks.

Spoilers (One Word Each):

• Spoiler 1: Word: Sidecar
• Spoiler 2: Word: Martini

Complete Solution:

The theme is Cocktails. The five themed words are Martini, Zombie, Sidecar, Stinger, and Cosmopolitan. The clue "Bar Association" hints at the cocktail theme.

Explanation:

The puzzle's theme, Cocktails, directly relates to the clue "Bar Association," as all the themed words represent different types of cocktails commonly found in bars.

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