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

Strands presents another intriguing letter grid puzzle, packed with hidden, themed words waiting to be discovered. With just a single clue to guide you, it's easy to find yourself stuck on this challenging brain teaser. While the game offers an in-game hint system, you might prefer to tackle it without using it. That's where this article comes in, offering a variety of clues and spoilers to help you conquer today's puzzle.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #312, released on January 9, 2025, challenges you with the clue "Off the Hook!" Your mission is to uncover six themed items, including the Spangram and five other words that fit the theme.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

If you're looking for assistance without full spoilers, here are three themed hints to guide you through the puzzle. Click the "Read More" button below each hint to reveal the spoiler-free clues.

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Underwater critters.

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General Hint 2

Hint 2: Specific kinds of fish.

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General Hint 3

Hint 3: Breeds of a large edible fish that is very common, especially in canned fish.

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Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If you need a bit more help and are okay with a couple of spoilers, check out the sections below. Each one reveals one word from the puzzle along with a screenshot showing its position in the grid.

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Skipjack

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Spoiler 2

Word 2: Yellowfin

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The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

If you're ready for the full solution, open the section below to see all the themed words, the Spangram, and their placements in the puzzle's letter grid.

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The category for today is TunaFamily. The words are Albacore, Skipjack, Yellowfin, Bluefin, and Bigeye.

Today's Strands Explained

Curious about how everything ties together? Check out the explanation below to understand how the clue, the theme, and the themed words all fit into the puzzle.

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Want to give it a try? Visit the New York Times Games Strands website, accessible on nearly any device with a web browser.