Strands presents another intriguing challenge for puzzle enthusiasts today. If you're a seasoned player, you're well aware that these puzzles are more demanding than typical word-search games, making it easy to hit a roadblock.
If you're struggling with today's puzzle and are familiar with how to play Strands, you'll find all the tips, spoilers, and more you need to solve it in the article below. Whether you're looking for a gentle nudge or a full reveal, you'll find it here.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #316 January 13, 2025
Today's Strands puzzle revolves around the theme "Hole Foods." You'll need to find seven items, including the Spangram and all six themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
If you're seeking a hint to guide you closer to the solution without spoiling the words, check out the three sections below. Each section offers a hint to help you tackle 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 are similar in shape to donuts, 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, look at the sections below. Each contains 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
For the full solution to the New York Times Strands puzzle, check out the section below. You'll find all the themed words, the Spangram, and a screenshot showing their positions 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 comprehensive explanation of today's puzzle, expand the section below. It will detail how the theme, themed words, and clue interconnect in this innovative puzzle game.
The clue "Hole Foods" aligns perfectly with today's category, Bagels, as bagels are known for their holes. Each of the themed words represents a common type of bagel.
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