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

Author:Kristen Update:Mar 15,2025

Today's Strands puzzle presents a particularly challenging word-search, even for seasoned players. If you're stuck on NYT Games Strands Puzzle #316 (January 13, 2025), this guide provides hints, spoilers, and the full solution to help you conquer this brain teaser.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #316 January 13, 2025 features the clue "Hole Foods". Seven words need to be found: six themed words plus the pangram.

Strands Puzzle #316

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Need a nudge in the right direction? These hints will help you without revealing the specific words:

General Hint 1

Hint 1 Image Hint 1: Food that usually has holes in it.

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General Hint 2

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

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General Hint 3

Hint 3 Image Hint 3: Not donuts, but a similar shape.

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Spoilers for Two Words

Ready for a bit more help? Here are two words with their locations on the grid:

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 1 Image Word 1: Garlic

Garlic Location

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Spoiler 2

Spoiler 2 Image Word 2: Sesame

Sesame Location

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The Answer to Today's Strands

Still stumped? Here's the complete solution:

Answer Image The category is Bagels. The words are Blueberry, Everything, Plain, Raisin, Sesame, and Garlic.

Full Solution

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Today's Strands Explained

Explanation Image The clue "Hole Foods" perfectly fits the bagel theme, as bagels are known for their holes. Each themed word represents a common type of bagel.

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Ready to try another puzzle? Head over to the New York Times Games Strands website—it's available on most devices!