Solve the NYT Games Strands Puzzle #312 (January 9, 2025): "Off the Hook!"
This article provides solutions and hints for the January 9th, 2025 Strands puzzle, themed "Off the Hook!" Six words need to be found: five themed words and a pangram. Using the in-game hints is optional; this guide offers alternative assistance.
Spoiler-Free Hints:
These hints offer guidance without revealing specific words.
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Hint 1: Think underwater creatures.
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Hint 2: Focus on specific types of fish.
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Hint 3: Consider varieties of a common, often canned, large fish.
Partial Spoilers (Two Words):
These reveal two words and their locations on the grid.
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Word 1: Skipjack
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Word 2: Yellowfin
Complete Solution:
The puzzle's theme is "Tuna Family." The words are: Albacore, Skipjack, Yellowfin, Bluefin, and Bigeye.
Explanation:
The clue "Off the Hook" refers to catching fish. Each themed word represents a type of tuna, fitting the "Tuna Family" theme.
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