Solve the NYT Games Strands Puzzle #312 (January 9, 2025): "Off the Hook!"
This article provides solutions and hints for the Strands puzzle with the clue "Off the Hook!". The puzzle features six words: a pangram and five themed words. If you're stuck, this guide offers varying levels of assistance.
The Puzzle:
Hint Levels:
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 (with solutions):
These reveal two words and their locations within the grid.
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Word 1: Skipjack
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Word 2: Yellowfin
Complete Solution:
This section reveals all the words and their positions.
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.
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