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NYT Crossword: Solve Today's Puzzle

By RileyJan 24,2025

Solve today's NYT Games Strands puzzle (#312, January 9, 2025) with this comprehensive guide! The clue is "Off the Hook," and the theme revolves around six words, including a pangram and five themed words.

Strands Puzzle #312

Need help without spoilers? Here are three hints:

Hint 1: Underwater creatures. Hint Image

Hint 2: Specific types of fish. Hint Image

Hint 3: Varieties of a common, large, edible fish often found canned. Hint Image

Still stuck? Here are two word spoilers with locations:

Spoiler 1: Skipjack Hint Image Skipjack Location

Spoiler 2: Yellowfin Hint Image Yellowfin Location

Ready for the complete solution?

Hint Image

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

Ready to play? Visit the New York Times Games Strands website on your preferred device.

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