Solve the NYT Games Strands Puzzle #312 (January 9, 2025): "Off the Hook!"
This article provides solutions and hints for the Strands puzzle, themed "Off the Hook," featuring six words including a pangram and five themed words. Avoid using in-game hints and use this guide instead.
The Puzzle:
Spoiler-Free Hints:
These hints offer guidance without revealing specific words.
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Hint 1: Underwater creatures.
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Hint 2: Specific types of fish.
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Hint 3: Varieties of a common, often canned, large edible fish.
Partial Spoilers (One Word Each):
These reveal one word and its location on the grid.
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Spoiler 1: Skipjack
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Spoiler 2: Yellowfin
Complete Solution:
The complete solution, including word placement, is provided below. Proceed with caution if you want to solve it yourself.
- Theme: Tuna Family
- Words: Albacore, Skipjack, Yellowfin, Bluefin, Bigeye.
Solution Explanation:
The clue "Off the Hook" refers to catching fish. The themed words are all types of tuna, fitting the "Tuna Family" theme.
To play Strands, visit the New York Times Games Strands website. It's accessible on most devices with a web browser.
