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 January 9th, 2025 Strands puzzle, themed "Off the Hook!" Six words need to be found: five themed words and a pangram. Using the in-game hints is optional; this guide offers alternative assistance.

Hint-Based Clues (Spoiler-Free):

These hints offer guidance without revealing specific words.

• Hint 1: Underwater creatures.
• Hint 2: Specific types of fish.
• Hint 3: Varieties of a common, often canned, large edible fish.

Partial Spoilers (Two Words):

These reveal two words and their locations within the grid.

• Spoiler 1: Skipjack
• Spoiler 2: Yellowfin

Complete Solution:

This section reveals all themed words and the pangram's placement.

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 represents a type of tuna, fitting the "Tuna Family" theme.

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