New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for January 15, 2025

Solve today's New York Times Strands puzzle, #318 (January 15, 2025), with this helpful guide. The clue is "Thar She Blows!" This guide offers hints, partial solutions, and the complete answer if needed.

The puzzle includes a pangram and eight themed words.

Need a hint?

These spoiler-free hints will help you discover the theme:

• Hint 1: Ocean inhabitants.
• Hint 2: Creatures known for dramatic displays.
• Hint 3: Large marine mammals.

Stuck on a word?

These spoilers reveal two words and their locations on the grid:

• Spoiler 1: Word - Right
• Spoiler 2: Word - Humpback

Ready for the full solution?

The theme is Whales. The words are: Beluga, Humpback, Baleen, Gray, Right, Blue, and Sperm.

Solution Explanation:

"Thar She Blows!" is a reference to whales spouting water from their blowholes. Each themed word represents a different whale species.

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