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New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for January 9, 2025

Author : Owen Jan 20,2025

Solve today's NYT Games Strands puzzle (#312, January 9, 2025) with these clues and solutions! The puzzle's theme, "Off the Hook," points to types of fish.

Strands Puzzle #312

Need hints without spoilers? Here are three:

Hint 1: Think underwater creatures.

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Hint 2: Consider specific fish varieties.

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Hint 3: Focus on breeds of a common, often canned, large fish.

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Still stuck? Here are two solutions with locations:

Solution 1: The word "Skipjack" fits here:

Hint Icon Skipjack Location

Solution 2: The word "Yellowfin" goes here:

Hint Icon Yellowfin Location

Complete Solution:

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

Complete Solution

Explanation:

The clue "Off the Hook" refers to catching fish. Each themed word represents a type of tuna, fitting the "Tuna Family" theme.

Ready to play more? Visit the New York Times Games Strands website!

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