Today's Strands puzzle presents a particularly challenging word search, even for seasoned players. If you're stuck on NYT Games Strands Puzzle #316 (January 13, 2025), this guide provides hints, spoilers, and the full solution.
The puzzle's clue is "Hole Foods," and there are seven items to find: six themed words and the pangram.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
Need a nudge? These hints offer clues without revealing the solutions:
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
Ready for a peek? Here are two words with their locations in the grid:
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Garlic
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Word 2: Sesame
read moreThe Answer to Today's Strands
Give up? Here's the complete solution:
The category is Bagels. The words are Blueberry, Everything, Plain, Raisin, Sesame, and Garlic.
read moreToday's Strands Explained
Here's a breakdown of the puzzle's theme and connections:
The clue "Hole Foods" fits the bagel theme because bagels have holes. Each themed word represents a common type of bagel.
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