"NY Times Hints and Solutions Unveiled: Access Today's Wordle Conundrum"

Solve the NYT Games Strands puzzle #312 (January 9, 2025) with these clues and solutions! This challenging word puzzle features a "Off the Hook!" theme, requiring you to uncover six words, including a pangram and five themed words.

Need help without spoilers? Try these hints:

Hint 1

Underwater creatures.

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Hint 2

Specific types of fish.

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Hint 3

Breeds of a large, commonly canned fish.

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Prefer some direct assistance? Here are two word solutions:

Solution 1

Word 1: Skipjack

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Solution 2

Word 2: Yellowfin

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Ready for the complete solution?

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

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Theme Explanation:

"Off the Hook" refers to catching fish. Each themed word represents a type of tuna.

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Enjoy the puzzle! Play Strands on the New York Times Games website.