Solve the NYT Games Strands Puzzle #312 (January 9, 2025): "Off the Hook!"
This article provides assistance for the Strands puzzle, themed "Off the Hook," requiring players to uncover six words, including a pangram and five themed words. While an in-game hint system exists, this guide offers alternative clues and solutions.
Spoiler-Free Hints:
These hints offer guidance without revealing specific words.
- Hint 1: Underwater creatures.
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- Hint 3: Varieties of a common, large edible fish, often found canned. [Read More](This section would contain the expanded hint)
Partial Spoilers (Two Words):
These sections reveal one word and its location within the grid.
- Word 1: Skipjack
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Complete Solution:
This section reveals all themed words, the pangram, and their positions.
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 represents a type of tuna.
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To play, visit the New York Times Games Strands website.
