NYT Wordle: Hints & Answers (Jan 13, 2025)

Today's Strands puzzle presents another brain-bending challenge for players. If you're a seasoned Strands player, you know these puzzles are significantly more difficult than your average word search. Getting stuck is completely understandable.

Need a helping hand with today's puzzle? Whether you're a Strands pro or just starting out, this guide provides tips, hints, and solutions to help you conquer the puzzle. Find the assistance you need below.

NYT Games Strands Puzzle #316 - January 13, 2025

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The puzzle's clue is "Hole Foods." Including the pangram and six themed words, there are seven items to find.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

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Need a nudge in the right direction without spoiling the words themselves? Check out these hints:

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Food that usually has holes in it.

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General Hint 2

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

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General Hint 3

Hint 3: Not donuts, but a similar shape.

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Spoilers for Two Words in Today's Strands

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Ready for a couple of spoilers? Here are two words with their locations on the grid:

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Garlic read more

Spoiler 2

Word 2: Sesame read more

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

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

Today's Strands Explained

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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 give it a try? Play the New York Times Games Strands puzzle on their website—accessible on most devices with a web browser.