Solve the NYT Games Strands Puzzle #312 (January 9, 2025): "Off the Hook!"
Strands presents another letter grid puzzle with a hidden theme. This guide provides clues and solutions to help you conquer this challenging word game.
The puzzle, dated January 9th, 2025, features the clue "Off the Hook!" and requires finding six words: five themed words and a pangram.
Need Hints? (Spoiler-Free)
Here are three hints to guide you without revealing the answers:
Hint 1
Underwater creatures.
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Hint 2
Specific types of fish.
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Hint 3
Breeds of a common, often canned, large edible fish.
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Need More Help? (Partial Spoilers)
If you need a little more assistance, here are two words with their locations:
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Skipjack
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Spoiler 2
Word 2: Yellowfin
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Complete Solution
Ready for the full answer? Here are all the words and their positions:
Theme: 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, fitting the "Tuna Family" theme.
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