Solve the NYT Games Strands Puzzle #312 (January 9, 2025): "Off the Hook!"
This article provides assistance for the Strands puzzle, themed "Off the Hook," requiring players to uncover six words, including a pangram and five themed words. While the game offers hints, this guide offers alternative clues and solutions.
The puzzle image is shown below:
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 (Two Words):
Need a little more help? Here are two words and their locations within the grid:
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Word 1: Skipjack
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Word 2: Yellowfin
Complete Solution:
Ready for the full answer? The theme is "Tuna Family." The words are: Albacore, Skipjack, Yellowfin, Bluefin, and Bigeye.
Solution Explanation:
The clue "Off the Hook" refers to catching fish. Each themed word represents a type of tuna, fitting the "Tuna Family" theme.
Enjoy the puzzle! The New York Times Games Strands is accessible on most devices with a web browser.
