The New York Times Wordle Guide for January 16, 2025

Solve today's challenging Strands puzzle, themed around cocktails! The clue, "Bar Association," hints at the six words hidden within the grid. Use every letter once to uncover the five themed words and the pangram. This guide provides hints, spoilers, and the complete solution.

The puzzle grid for January 16, 2025, awaits your skills.

Hints (Increasing Difficulty):

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

Spoilers (One Word at a Time):

• Spoiler 1: Sidecar
• Spoiler 2: Martini

Complete Solution:

The theme is Cocktails. The words are: Martini, Zombie, Sidecar, Stinger, Cosmopolitan.

Solution Explanation:

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

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