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 some hints, spoilers, and the full solution.
Hints:
Hint 1: Foods commonly containing holes.
Hint 2: They can be sweet or savory.
Hint 3: Similar shape to donuts, but not donuts.
Spoilers (Two Words):
Word 1: Garlic
Word 2: Sesame
Complete Solution:
The theme is Bagels. The words are: Blueberry, Everything, Plain, Raisin, Sesame, and Garlic.
Explanation:
The clue "Hole Foods" is fitting because bagels typically have holes. All themed words represent common bagel varieties.
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