Solve the NYT Games Strands Puzzle #312 (January 9, 2025): "Off the Hook!"
Strands presents another letter grid puzzle with a hidden, themed word challenge. This guide provides assistance without requiring the in-game hint system.
The puzzle, titled "Off the Hook!", requires finding six words: a pangram and five themed words.
Hints (Spoiler-Free):
These hints offer guidance without revealing specific words.
Hint 1: Consider underwater creatures.
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Hint 2: Focus on specific types of fish.
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Hint 3: Think about varieties of a large, commonly canned fish.
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Partial Spoilers (One Word Each):
These reveal one word and its location on the grid, offering targeted assistance.
Word 1: Skipjack
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Word 2: Yellowfin
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Complete Solution:
This section reveals all words and their positions.
Theme: Tuna Family The words are Albacore, Skipjack, Yellowfin, Bluefin, and Bigeye.
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Explanation:
The clue "Off the Hook" refers to catching fish. The themed words are all types of tuna, fitting the "Tuna Family" theme.
Play Strands on the New York Times Games website.
