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Feb 20,2025 Author: Matthew

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 provides hints, spoilers, and the complete solution.

Strands Puzzle Grid The puzzle for January 16, 2025 (#319) requires identifying five cocktail names and a pangram.

Hints (Increasing Difficulty):

Hint 1: Think about the tasks involved in running a bar. Hint Icon

Hint 2: Consider the types of beverages served. Hint Icon

Hint 3: Focus on mixed drinks, those with multiple ingredients. Hint Icon

Spoilers (One Word at a Time):

Spoiler 1: The word "Sidecar" is one of the cocktails. Spoiler Icon Sidecar Placement

Spoiler 2: "Martini" is another cocktail in the puzzle. Spoiler Icon Martini Placement

Complete Solution:

Solution Icon The theme is Cocktails. The words are: Martini, Zombie, Sidecar, Stinger, Cosmopolitan, and a pangram (the solution will also include a pangram, a sentence using every letter of the alphabet).

Complete Solution

Explanation:

Explanation Icon The "Bar Association" clue cleverly hints at the cocktail theme. Each word represents a different cocktail commonly found in bars.

Ready to test your skills? Play Strands on the New York Times Games website.

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