Solve the NYT Games Strands Puzzle #312 (January 9, 2025) – "Off the Hook!"
Strands presents another letter grid puzzle with a hidden, themed word challenge. This guide provides clues and solutions to help you conquer this brain teaser. While an in-game hint system exists, this article offers alternative assistance.
The puzzle, dated January 9, 2025, features the clue "Off the Hook!" and requires finding six words: a pangram and five themed words.
Spoiler-Free Hints:
These hints offer guidance without revealing specific words.
- Hint 1: Think underwater creatures.
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- Hint 3: Consider varieties of a large, commonly canned fish. [Read More](This would normally link to a hidden section with more details)
Partial Spoilers (Two Words):
These reveal two words and their locations within the grid.
- Word 1: Skipjack
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Complete Solution:
This section reveals all words and their positions.
The theme is "Tuna Family." The words are Albacore, Skipjack, Yellowfin, Bluefin, and Bigeye. 
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Solution Explanation:
The clue "Off the Hook" refers to catching fish. Each themed word represents a type of tuna.
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