New York Times Crossword Hints & Answers, January 9

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.

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