NYT Spelling Bee: Jan 13, 2025 Solutions

Today's Strands puzzle presents a delicious challenge! If you're a seasoned Strands player, you know these puzzles are notoriously tricky. Need a helping hand? This guide provides tips, spoilers, and the full solution to help you conquer Strands #316 (January 13, 2025).

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #316 January 13, 2025

The clue for today's puzzle is "Hole Foods." Seven words need to be found: six themed words and the pangram.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Need a nudge in the right direction? These hints offer clues without revealing the solutions:

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 sneak peek? Here are two words and their locations:

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Garlic

Spoiler 2

Word 2: Sesame

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

Still stuck? Here's the complete solution:

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

Today's Strands Explained

Let's break down the puzzle:

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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