New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for January 9, 2025

Strands presents yet another intriguing letter grid puzzle, packed with hidden, themed words that challenge your guessing skills. With just a single clue to guide you, it's easy to find yourself stuck on this captivating game. While the in-game hint system is an option, you might prefer to tackle it without assistance. That's where this article comes in, offering a range 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 looking for help without spoilers, dive into the three themed hints below. Click the "Read More" button to reveal each spoiler-free hint.

General Hint 1

Hint 1: These are underwater critters.

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Hint 2: Focus on specific kinds of fish.

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Hint 3: Look for breeds of a large, edible fish, commonly found in canned form.

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

If you need a bit more help but want to avoid using in-game hints, the sections below reveal two puzzle words along with screenshots indicating their 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 the complete solution to today's New York Times Strands puzzle, expand the section below. You'll find all themed words, the Spangram, and their locations within the grid.

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

read moreToday's Strands Explained

For a comprehensive breakdown of how the clue, theme, and words interconnect, check out the section below.

The clue "Off the Hook" relates to fishing, as you catch fish with a hook. Each themed word represents a different type of tuna from the tuna family, which can indeed be caught in various locations.

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