New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for January 9, 2025
- By Sarah
- Jan 26,2025
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. Using the in-game hints is optional.
Need Hints? (Spoiler-Free)
Here are three clues to help you without revealing the answers:
Hint 1
Underwater creatures.
Hint 2
Specific types of fish.
Hint 3
Breeds of a common, large edible fish, often canned.
Need More Help? (Partial Spoilers)
Still stuck? Here are two words with their locations in the grid:
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Skipjack
Spoiler 2
Word 2: Yellowfin
Complete Solution (Full Spoilers)
Ready for the full answer? The theme is "Tuna Family."
The words are: Albacore, Skipjack, Yellowfin, Bluefin, Bigeye.
Explanation
The clue "Off the Hook" refers to catching fish. Each themed word is a type of tuna.
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