Solve today's New York Times Strands puzzle, #318, with this helpful guide! Strands is a daily word puzzle where you decipher a clue and locate eight themed words within a letter grid. This guide provides hints, partial solutions, and the complete answer if needed.
Puzzle Details:
- Date: January 15, 2025
- Clue: Thar She Blows!
The puzzle grid contains the eight themed words and a pangram.
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General Hints:
These hints offer clues without revealing specific words.
Hint 1: Think ocean inhabitants.
Hint 2: Consider animals known for their powerful displays.
Hint 3: Focus on large marine mammals.
Spoilers (Partial Solutions):
These reveal one word at a time, along with its location in the grid.
Word 1: Right
Word 2: Humpback
Complete Solution:
This section reveals all the answers. Only proceed if you're completely stuck!
Theme: Whales. The words are Beluga, Humpback, Baleen, Gray, Right, Blue, and Sperm.
Solution Explanation:
The clue, "Thar She Blows!", is a nautical phrase associated with whales spouting water. Each themed word represents a different whale species.
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