New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for January 13, 2025

Author: Carter Mar 16,2025

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 perfectly normal.

If you're already familiar with Strands and need a helping hand with puzzle #316 (January 13, 2025), this guide offers hints, spoilers, and the complete solution. We've got something for everyone, regardless of how much assistance you need.

NYT Games Strands Puzzle #316 January 13, 2025

Strands Puzzle #316

Today's Strands puzzle features the clue "Hole Foods." Seven words need to be found: six themed words plus the pangram.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Need a nudge in the right direction without spoiling the entire solution? The hints below provide subtle clues to help you crack the code.

General Hint 1

Hint 1

Hint 1: Food that usually has holes in it.

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General Hint 2

Hint 2

Hint 2: They can be savory, or they can be sweet.

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General Hint 3

Hint 3

Hint 3: Not donuts, but a similar shape.

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Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

Ready for a little more help? Below are spoilers for two words, including their locations within the puzzle grid.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Garlic

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Spoiler 2

Spoiler 2

Word 2: Sesame

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The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

Give up? Find the complete solution below, including all themed words, the pangram, and their locations.

Answer

The category for today is Bagels. The words are Blueberry, Everything, Plain, Raisin, Sesame, and Garlic.

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Today's Strands Explained

Curious about the puzzle's theme and how it all connects? The explanation below reveals the clever connection between the clue, the category, and the themed words.

Explanation

The clue for today, "Hole Foods," perfectly aligns with the bagel theme, as bagels are known for their characteristic holes. Each themed word represents a common type of bagel.

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