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 related to a specific fish family.
Need help without spoilers? Here are three hints:
Hint 1: Underwater creatures.
Hint 2: Specific types of fish.
Hint 3: Varieties of a common, often canned, large edible fish.
Prefer some subtle guidance? Here are two words and their locations:
Word 1: Skipjack
Word 2: Yellowfin
Ready for the 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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