Strands presents yet another intriguing challenge for puzzle enthusiasts today. If you're a seasoned player, you're well aware that these puzzles are significantly tougher than typical word-search games, making it quite easy to hit a roadblock.
If you're in need of assistance and already familiar with the rules of Strands, you'll find all the tips, spoilers, and additional information necessary to solve the puzzle in the article below. Whether you're looking for subtle hints or outright answers, you'll find everything you need here.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #316 January 13, 2025
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Today's Strands puzzle features the theme "Hole Foods." You'll need to find seven items in total, including the Spangram and all six themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
-----------------------------------For those seeking hints to nudge you closer to the solution without spoiling the words, explore the three sections below. Each section offers a hint to help you navigate this challenging puzzle.
General Hint 1
Hint 1: Think of foods that typically have holes in them.
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General Hint 2
Hint 2: These foods can be either savory or sweet.
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General Hint 3
Hint 3: Consider foods that resemble donuts in shape, but aren't donuts.
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Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands
-------------------------------------------------If you're ready for a couple of spoilers to help you along, check out the sections below. Each one reveals one word from today's puzzle along with a screenshot showing its placement in the puzzle grid.
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Garlic
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Spoiler 2
Word 2: Sesame
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The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands
---------------------------------------------------Ready for the full solution to today's Strands puzzle? You can find it in the section below. It includes all the themed words, the Spangram, and a screenshot showing their placement in the letter grid.
Today's category is Bagels. The themed words are Blueberry, Everything, Plain, Raisin, Sesame, and Garlic.
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Today's Strands Explained
--------------------------For a complete breakdown of today's puzzle, expand the section below. It explains how the theme, the themed words, and the clue connect in this inventive puzzle game.
The clue "Hole Foods" aligns perfectly with today's category, Bagels, as bagels are known for their characteristic holes. Each of the themed words represents a common type of bagel.
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