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 the identification of six words, including a pangram and five themed words. While an in-game hint system exists, this guide offers alternative clues and solutions.
Spoiler-Free Hints:
These hints offer guidance without revealing specific words.
- Hint 1: Think underwater creatures.
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- Hint 2: Focus on specific types of fish.
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- Hint 3: Consider varieties of a large, commonly canned fish.
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Partial Spoilers:
These reveal two words and their locations within the grid.
- Spoiler 1: Skipjack
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- Spoiler 2: Yellowfin
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Complete Solution:
This section reveals all words and their positions.
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 represents a type of tuna. [Read More](This section would contain a comprehensive explanation of the puzzle's logic and connections)
Play Strands on the New York Times Games website.