Today's Strands puzzle presents another brain-bending challenge for seasoned players. These puzzles are notoriously tougher than your average word search, so getting stuck is completely understandable.
If you're familiar with Strands and need a helping hand with puzzle #316 (January 13, 2025), this article provides tips, spoilers, and solutions to get you back on track. Whether you need a subtle nudge or the full answer, you'll find it here.
NYT Games Strands Puzzle #316 January 13, 2025
The puzzle's clue is "Hole Foods," and solving it requires finding seven items: six themed words and the pangram.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
Need a hint? The following sections offer clues to guide you without revealing the answers.
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 of the Words in Today's Strands
Ready for a couple of spoilers? These sections reveal two words and their locations within the grid.
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Garlic
read moreSpoiler 2
Word 2: Sesame
read moreThe Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands
If you're ready for the complete solution, find all the themed words, the pangram, and their locations below.
The category is Bagels. The words are Blueberry, Everything, Plain, Raisin, Sesame, and Garlic.
read moreToday's Strands Explained
This section explains the theme, words, and clue's connection.
The clue "Hole Foods" fits the bagel theme because bagels typically have holes. Each themed word represents a common bagel type.
Ready to give it a try? Visit the New York Times Games Strands website; it's accessible on most devices with a web browser.
