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

Solve today's challenging Strands puzzle, themed around cocktails! The clue, "Bar Association," hints at the solution. You must uncover six words, including five cocktail names and a pangram, using each letter only once. This guide provides hints, spoilers, and the complete solution.

The puzzle grid for January 16, 2025.

Hints (Increasing Difficulty):

• Hint 1: Tasks involved in tending a bar.
• Hint 2: Alcoholic beverages.
• Hint 3: Mixed alcoholic drinks.

Spoilers (One Word at a Time):

• Spoiler 1: Word 1: Sidecar
• Spoiler 2: Word 2: Martini

Complete Solution:

The solution reveals the five cocktails: Martini, Zombie, Sidecar, Stinger, and Cosmopolitan, along with the pangram.

Explanation:

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

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