NYT Strands Hints

Today's NYT Strands Hints & Answers (Thu, January 9, 2025)

Hints forJanuary 9, 2025

Here's today's (January 9, 2025) Strands puzzle! This moderate-difficulty game should take around 10 to 15 minutes to complete. You're searching for different types of fish related to the clue "Off the hook!" on the game board. Focus on the theme words in the family of tuna fish. If you need a little extra help, here are some hints that might guide you:

  • Think of oceanic delicacies often found in sushi.
  • Consider types of fish known for their swimming prowess.
  • Your clues swim together in schools, not solo.
  • Famous flavors from both raw and canned forms.
  • A subtle nod to a popular protein source.

Hinted Answers: Peek or Reveal

TODAY’S THEME: Off the hook!

TUNAFAMILY
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C
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K
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P
A
B
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S
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J
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K
A
Y
T
N
F
A
M
L
L
A
W
B
L
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L
O
F
E
F
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E
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B
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