Solve today's New York Times Strands puzzle, #318 (January 15, 2025), with this helpful guide. The clue is "Thar She Blows!" and the challenge is to find the pangram and eight themed words within the letter grid.
Stuck? Use these hints, spoilers, or the full solution below.
General Hints:
- Hint 1: Ocean inhabitants. (Image: [/uploads/94/173693168867877968aa422.jpg])
- Hint 2: Mammals known for their powerful displays. (Image: [/uploads/94/173693168867877968aa422.jpg])
- Hint 3: Large marine mammals. (Image: [/uploads/94/173693168867877968aa422.jpg])
Spoilers (with placement):
- Spoiler 1: One of the words is "Right". (Image: [/uploads/94/173693168867877968aa422.jpg], [/uploads/52/17369316946787796e9d755.jpg])
- Spoiler 2: Another word is "Humpback". (Image: [/uploads/94/173693168867877968aa422.jpg], [/uploads/34/173693169767877971af67b.jpg])
Complete Solution:
(Image: [/uploads/94/173693168867877968aa422.jpg]) The theme is Whales. The words are Beluga, Humpback, Baleen, Gray, Right, Blue, and Sperm. (Image: [/uploads/10/1736931700678779743d883.jpg])
Solution Explanation:
(Image: [/uploads/94/173693168867877968aa422.jpg]) "Thar She Blows!" is a nautical phrase associated with whales spouting water from their blowholes. Each themed word represents a different whale species.
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