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New York Times Crossword Hints & Answers, January 9

by Harper Jan 29,2025

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

This article provides hints and solutions for the Strands puzzle, themed "Off the Hook," featuring six words, including a pangram and five themed words. If you're stuck, use the hints below to help you find all the words.

The Puzzle:

Hints (Spoiler-Free):

These hints offer guidance without revealing specific words.

  • Hint 1: Think underwater creatures.
  • Hint 2: Focus on specific types of fish.
  • Hint 3: Consider varieties of a common, often canned, large fish.

Partial Solutions (Spoilers):

These reveal one word at a time, along with its location in the grid.

  • Spoiler 1: Word: Skipjack
  • Spoiler 2: Word: Yellowfin

Complete Solution:

This section reveals all six words and their positions.

  • Theme: Tuna Family.
  • Themed Words: Albacore, Skipjack, Yellowfin, Bluefin, Bigeye.

Explanation:

The clue "Off the Hook" refers to catching fish. The themed words are all types of tuna, fitting the "Tuna Family" theme.

Ready to play? Find the New York Times Games Strands on their website, playable on most devices.

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