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Today's Strands puzzle presents another brain-bending challenge for players. Experienced players know these puzzles are significantly tougher than average word searches, making it easy to get stuck.
If you're already familiar with Strands and need a helping hand, this article provides tips, spoilers, and solutions to conquer today's puzzle. Whether you need a subtle hint or the full answer, you'll find it here.
NYT Games Strands Puzzle #316 - January 13, 2025
The Strands puzzle for today uses the clue "Hole Foods." Seven items need to be found: six themed words and the pangram.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
Need a hint to nudge you closer to the solution without revealing the words themselves? Check out these three hints:
General Hint 1
Hint 1: Food that usually has holes in it.
General Hint 2
Hint 2: They can be savory, or they can be sweet.
General Hint 3
Hint 3: Not donuts, but a similar shape.
Spoilers for Two Words in Today's Strands
Ready for a couple of spoilers? These sections reveal one word each, along with its location on the grid.
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Garlic
read moreSpoiler 2
Word 2: Sesame
read moreThe Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands
Below is the complete solution for today's New York Times Strands puzzle, including all themed words, the pangram, and their locations.
The category is Bagels. The words are Blueberry, Everything, Plain, Raisin, Sesame, and Garlic.
read moreToday's Strands Explained
This section provides a full explanation of the puzzle, connecting the theme, words, and clue.
The clue, "Hole Foods," perfectly fits the bagel theme, as bagels typically have holes. Each themed word represents a common type of bagel.
Ready to play? Visit the New York Times Games Strands website; it's accessible on most devices with a browser.
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