"New York Times Strands: January 9, 2025 Hints and Answers"
Strands presents yet another intriguing letter grid puzzle, teeming with hidden, themed words that challenge your word-finding skills. With just a single clue to guide you, it's easy to find yourself stumped by this engaging puzzle.
While the game offers an in-game hint system, you might prefer not to use it. That's where this article comes in, providing a range of clues and spoilers to help you conquer today's puzzle without resorting to the game's hints.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #312 January 9, 2025
-------------------------------------------------- Today's Strands puzzle clue is "Off the Hook!" Your task is to find six items: the Spangram and five themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
-----------------------------------If you're seeking assistance without spoilers, delve into the three themed hints below. Click the "Read More" button to reveal each hint.
General Hint 1
Hint 1: Underwater critters.
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Hint 2: Specific kinds of fish.
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Hint 3: Breeds of a large edible fish that is very common, especially in canned fish.
read moreSpoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands
If you're looking for a bit more help without using in-game hints, explore the two sections below. Each contains a single word from the puzzle along with a screenshot indicating its placement.
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Skipjack
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Word 2: Yellowfin
read moreThe Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands
For the complete solution to today's New York Times Strands puzzle, open the section below. You'll find all the themed words, the Spangram, and their locations within the letter grid.
Today's category is TunaFamily. The words are Albacore, Skipjack, Yellowfin, Bluefin, and Bigeye.
read moreToday's Strands Explained
For a thorough explanation of today's puzzle, check out the section below. It breaks down how the clue, theme, and themed words interconnect and make sense.
The clue "Off the Hook" relates to fishing, as you can catch fish using a hook. Each themed word represents a different type of Tuna from the Tuna Family, which you can catch in various locations.
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Ready to dive into the challenge? Visit the New York Times Games Strands website, accessible on nearly any device with a browser.
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