by Madison Jan 11,2025
Solve today's NYT Games Strands puzzle, themed "Off the Hook," with these hints and solutions. This challenging word puzzle requires finding six words, including a pangram and five themed words.
The puzzle's image is shown below:

Need help without spoilers? Here are three general hints:
Hint 1: Underwater creatures.
Hint 2: Specific types of fish.
Hint 3: Varieties of a common, often canned, large edible fish.
Still stuck? Here are two words with locations:
Word 1: Skipjack

Word 2: Yellowfin

Ready for the complete solution?
The theme is Tuna Family. The themed words are: Albacore, Skipjack, Yellowfin, Bluefin, and Bigeye.

Explanation:
The clue "Off the Hook" refers to catching fish on a hook. Each themed word represents a type of tuna, fitting the "Tuna Family" theme.
Play Strands on the New York Times Games website, accessible on most devices.
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