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New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for January 9, 2025

Author : Aiden Jan 26,2025

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.

  • Hint 1: Underwater creatures.

  • Hint 2: Specific types of fish.

  • 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.

  • Word 1: Skipjack

  • 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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