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

Strands presents another letter grid puzzle with a hidden theme. This guide provides clues and solutions to help you conquer this challenging word game. While an in-game hint system exists, this article offers alternative assistance.

The puzzle's clue is "Off the Hook!", and six words need to be found: five themed words and a pangram.

Spoiler-Free Hints:

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

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Partial Spoilers (One Word Each):

• Word 1: Skipjack

• Word 2: Yellowfin

Complete Solution:

The theme is "Tuna Family". The words are: Albacore, Skipjack, Yellowfin, Bluefin, and Bigeye.

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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Ready to test your skills? Play Strands on the New York Times Games website. It's accessible on most devices with a browser.