Solve today's New York Times Strands puzzle, #318 (January 15, 2025), with this helpful guide. The clue is "Thar She Blows!" and the goal is to find the pangram and eight themed words within the letter grid.
Need help? Here are hints, partial spoilers, and the full solution.
General Hints:
-
Hint 1: Ocean inhabitants.
-
Hint 2: Mammals known for their powerful displays.
-
Hint 3: Large marine mammals.
Partial Spoilers (with solutions hidden):
-
Spoiler 1: One of the words is positioned...
Click to reveal Word 1 and its location
Word 1: Right
-
Spoiler 2: Another word can be found...
Click to reveal Word 2 and its location
Word 2: Humpback
Complete Solution (Warning: Major Spoilers):
Theme: Whales Themed words: Beluga, Humpback, Baleen, Gray, Right, Blue, Sperm
Click to reveal the complete solution
Solution Explanation:
"Thar She Blows!" is a reference to whales spouting water from their blowholes. Each themed word represents a different type of whale.
Click to reveal the explanation
Ready to play more? Visit the New York Times Games Strands website.