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.
Hint-Only Section (No Spoilers):
These hints offer guidance without revealing the answers.
Hint 1
Focus on underwater creatures.
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Hint 2
Consider specific types of fish.
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Hint 3
Think about varieties of a common, often canned, large fish.
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Partial Spoiler Section (Two Words):
Need a little extra 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 Section (Full Spoilers):
This section reveals all the answers.
The theme is "Tuna Family". The words are: Albacore, Skipjack, Yellowfin, Bluefin, and Bigeye.
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Explanation Section:
The clue "Off the Hook" relates to fishing, hinting at the theme of fish. Each themed word is a type of tuna.
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