Solve the NYT Games Strands Puzzle #312 (January 9, 2025): "Off the Hook!"
This article provides hints and solutions for the January 9th, 2025 Strands puzzle, themed "Off the Hook!" Six words need to be found: five themed words and a pangram.
Hints (Spoiler-Free):
These hints offer guidance without revealing specific words.
Hint 1
Underwater creatures are the focus.
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Hint 2
Consider specific types of fish.
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Hint 3
Think about varieties of a large, commonly canned fish.
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Partial Solutions (Spoilers for Two Words):
Need a little more help? Here are two words with their locations.
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Skipjack
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Spoiler 2
Word 2: Yellowfin
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Complete Solution:
Ready for the full answer?
The theme is "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. Each themed word is a type of tuna, fitting the "Tuna Family" theme.
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