"New York Times Strands: January 15, 2025 Hints and Answers"

Strands is a captivating daily word puzzle game brought to you by the New York Times, the same team that acquired Wordle in 2022. To master this game, you'll need to decipher a single clue to uncover the theme and identify all eight themed words. Then, you must locate these words within the provided letter grid.

If you're familiar with Strands but find yourself stuck on today's puzzle, this article is here to assist you. It offers a range of hints, from general clues to specific word spoilers, and even the complete solution if you're ready for it.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #318 January 15, 2025

Today's Strands puzzle challenges you to find nine items: the Spangram and eight themed words. The clue for this puzzle is "Thar She Blows!"

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Looking for some help without the spoilers? Below are sections with individual clues to guide you closer to the puzzle's theme. Click the "Read More" button under each header to reveal the hint.

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Ocean dwellers.

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General Hint 2

Hint 2: Explosive animals.

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General Hint 3

Hint 3: Big swimming animals.

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Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If you need a bit more help, the sections below each contain a single word spoiler along with a screenshot showing its placement in the puzzle's letter grid.

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Right

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Spoiler 2

Word 2: Humpback

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The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

If you're ready for the full solution, the section below reveals all the themed words, the Spangram, and a screenshot showing their placement in the grid. Be warned: opening this will spoil the entire puzzle.

The category for today is Whales. The words are Beluga, Humpback, Baleen, Gray, Right, Blue, and Sperm.

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Today's Strands Explained

If you're still puzzled after completing the game, the section below explains how the theme, themed words, and clue all connect.

"Thar She Blows" is a fitting clue for today's puzzle, as whales are known for expelling water and air through their blowholes, creating a geyser-like effect. Each of the themed words represents a different type of whale.

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Interested in playing? Visit the New York Times Games Strands website, accessible on nearly any device with a browser.