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

Author : Amelia Update：Feb 26,2025

Solve today's challenging Strands puzzle, themed around cocktails! The clue, "Bar Association," hints at the six words hidden within the grid. Use every letter only once. This guide offers hints, spoilers, and the full solution.

The puzzle grid and clue.

Hints (increasing difficulty):

Hint 1: Activities associated with bartending.
Hint 2: Alcoholic beverages.
Hint 3: Mixed alcoholic drinks.

Spoilers (one word at a time):

Spoiler 1: The word "Sidecar" and its placement in the grid.
Spoiler 2: The word "Martini" and its placement in the grid.

Complete Solution:

The theme is Cocktails. The words are: Martini, Zombie, Sidecar, Stinger, Cosmopolitan, and a pangram.

The complete solution with word placement.

Explanation:

The "Bar Association" clue cleverly links to the cocktail theme. Each word represents a type of cocktail commonly served in bars.

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

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