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NYT Hints and Answers for Jan 15

by Claire Feb 12,2025

Solve today's New York Times Strands puzzle, #318 (January 15, 2025), with this helpful guide. The clue is "Thar She Blows!" and the challenge is to identify the eight themed words within the letter grid.

Strands Puzzle #318

Need assistance? This guide offers hints, partial spoilers, and the complete solution. Choose the level of help you need:

General Hints (Spoiler-Free):

  • Hint 1: Ocean inhabitants. Hint Icon
  • Hint 2: Mammals known for their powerful displays. Hint Icon
  • Hint 3: Large marine mammals. Hint Icon

Partial Spoilers (with Grid Locations):

  • Spoiler 1: One of the words is "Right". Hint Icon Word 1 Location
  • Spoiler 2: Another word is "Humpback". Hint Icon Word 2 Location

Complete Solution (Major Spoilers!):

The theme is Whales. The eight themed words are: Beluga, Humpback, Baleen, Gray, Right, Blue, and Sperm. Solution Hint Icon

Solution Explanation:

"Thar She Blows!" is a nautical phrase associated with whales spouting water. Each themed word represents a different whale species.

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