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.
Need Hints? (Spoiler-Free)
Here are three hints to help you without revealing the answers:
Hint 1
Think underwater creatures.
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Hint 2
Consider specific types of fish.
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Hint 3
Focus on varieties of a common, often canned, large fish.
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Need More Help? (Partial Spoilers)
Still stuck? 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
Ready for the full answer?
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 is a type of tuna.
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