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 find six words, including a pangram and five themed words.
The puzzle image is shown below:
Need help without spoilers? Here are three general hints:
Hint 1: Underwater creatures. [Image: 
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Hint 2: Specific types of fish. [Image: ] (More details hidden for spoiler-free experience)
Hint 3: Breeds of a common, often canned, large edible fish. [Image: ] (More details hidden for spoiler-free experience)
Prefer some subtle spoilers? Here are two words and their locations:
Spoiler 1: Skipjack [Image: ] [Image: 
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Spoiler 2: Yellowfin [Image: ] [Image: 
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Ready for the complete solution?
The theme is Tuna Family. The words are: Albacore, Skipjack, Yellowfin, Bluefin, and Bigeye. [Image: ] [Image: 
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Solution Explanation:
The clue "Off the Hook" refers to catching fish on a hook. Each themed word represents a type of tuna.
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