January 9, 2025: NYT Strands Hints and Solutions

Strands presents yet another intriguing letter grid packed with hidden, themed words that can be quite challenging to uncover. With only a single clue to guide you, it's easy to find yourself stuck on this puzzle. While the game does offer an in-game hint system, you might prefer to avoid using it. That's where this article comes in, providing you with a variety of clues and spoilers to help you conquer today's puzzle.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #312 January 9, 2025

Today's Strands puzzle comes with the clue "Off the Hook!" and challenges you to find six items: the Spangram and five themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

If you're seeking assistance without diving into spoilers, the following three themed hints for this puzzle game are available. Click the "Read More" button beneath each hint to uncover the spoiler-free clues.

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Underwater critters.

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Hint 2: Specific kinds of fish.

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Hint 3: Breeds of a large edible fish that is very common, especially in canned fish.

read moreSpoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If you're looking for a bit more help without resorting to the in-game hints, check out the two sections below. Each reveals one word from the puzzle along with a screenshot indicating its placement.

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Skipjack

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Word 2: Yellowfin

read moreThe Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

For those ready to see the complete solution to the New York Times Strands puzzle, expand the section below. It includes all the themed words, the Spangram, and their respective locations within the puzzle's letter grid.

Today's category is TunaFamily. The words to find are Albacore, Skipjack, Yellowfin, Bluefin, and Bigeye.

read moreToday's Strands Explained

For a detailed explanation of today's puzzle, look no further than the section below. It provides a comprehensive breakdown of how the clue, theme, and themed words interrelate and make sense within the puzzle.

The clue "Off the Hook" ties into the theme of fishing, as these are various types of tuna that can be caught using a fishing hook. Each of the themed words represents a different species of tuna from the Tuna Family.

read moreWant to play? Check out the New York Times Games Strands website, which is accessible on nearly any device with a browser.