This article provides solutions and hints for the NYT Games Strands puzzle #319, released on January 16, 2025. The puzzle's clue is "Bar Association," and the objective is to find six words, including five themed words and a pangram, using each letter only once.
The puzzle's theme is Cocktails. Several levels of hints and spoilers are provided:
Hints:
- Hint 1: Tending a bar.
- Hint 2: Alcohol.
- Hint 3: Mixed drinks.
Spoilers (Partial Solutions):
- Spoiler 1: Word 1: Sidecar.
- Spoiler 2: Word 2: Martini.
Complete Solution:
The themed words are Martini, Zombie, Sidecar, Stinger, and Cosmopolitan. 
Explanation:
The "Bar Association" clue refers to the theme of Cocktails, as these are drinks commonly found in bars.
To play Strands, visit the New York Times Games Strands website.
