Today's NYT Games Strands puzzle (#316, January 13, 2025) presents a challenging word-search with the clue "Hole Foods." Seven words need to be found: six themed words and a pangram.
Need a hand? Here are hints, spoilers, and the full solution.
Hints:
- Hint 1: Think about foods commonly containing holes.
- Hint 2: These foods can be either sweet or savory.
- Hint 3: Similar shape to donuts, but not donuts.
Spoilers (One Word Each):
- Word 1: Garlic
- Word 2: Sesame
Complete Solution:
The theme is "Bagels." The themed words are: Blueberry, Everything, Plain, Raisin, Sesame, and Garlic.
Explanation:
The clue "Hole Foods" works because bagels are known for their holes, and the themed words represent common bagel varieties.
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