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

Solve the NYT Games Strands Puzzle #312 (January 9, 2025): "Off the Hook!"

This article provides solutions and hints for the Strands puzzle with the clue "Off the Hook!". The puzzle features six words: a pangram and five themed words. If you're stuck, this guide offers varying levels of assistance.

Hint-Only Section:

Need help without spoilers? Here are three hints:

Hint 1: Underwater creatures.

Hint 2: Specific types of fish.

Hint 3: Varieties of a common, often canned, large edible fish.

Partial Spoiler Section:

Prefer a little more assistance? Here are two words with their locations:

Spoiler 1: Word: Skipjack

Spoiler 2: Word: Yellowfin

Complete Solution Section:

Ready for the full answer? The theme is "Tuna Family". The words are: Albacore, Skipjack, Yellowfin, Bluefin, and Bigeye.

Solution Explanation:

The clue "Off the Hook" refers to catching fish. Each themed word is a type of tuna.

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