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

by Liam Mar 14,2025

Strands presents another captivating letter grid puzzle brimming with hidden, themed words. Your challenge? Uncover them all using just one clue. This puzzle can be surprisingly tricky, so we're here to help!

While Strands offers an in-game hint system, you might prefer alternative assistance. This guide provides clues and solutions to help you conquer this puzzle.

NYT Games Strands Puzzle #312 - January 9, 2025

Strands Puzzle #312The clue for today's puzzle is "Off the Hook!" Six words are hidden: a pangram and five themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Need a helping hand without spoilers? These three hints offer guidance without revealing the answers.

General Hint 1

Hint 1Hint 1: Underwater critters.

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General Hint 2

Hint 2Hint 2: Specific kinds of fish.

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General Hint 3

Hint 3Hint 3: Breeds of a large edible fish, commonly found canned.

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Spoilers for Two Words

Prefer a little more direct assistance? Here are two words with their locations in the grid.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 1Word 1: Skipjack Skipjack Locationread more

Spoiler 2

Spoiler 2Word 2: Yellowfin Yellowfin Locationread more

The Complete Solution

Ready to see the full solution? Here are all the themed words, the pangram, and their positions in the grid.

SolutionThe theme is Tuna Family. The words are Albacore, Skipjack, Yellowfin, Bluefin, and Bigeye. Complete Solutionread more

Today's Strands Explained

Want a deeper understanding of the puzzle? Here's a breakdown of the clue, theme, and word connections.

Explanation"Off the Hook" refers to catching fish. Each themed word represents a type of tuna from the Tuna Family.

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