New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for January 15, 2025

Strands, the daily word puzzle from the New York Times (the same folks who brought you Wordle), challenges you to decipher a single clue and locate eight themed words within a letter grid. If you're stuck on Strands Puzzle #318 (January 15, 2025), this guide offers hints, partial spoilers, and the complete solution—use only what you need!

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #318 January 15, 2025

Clue: Thar She Blows!

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Need a nudge without full spoilers? These hints point you towards the puzzle's theme.

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

These spoilers reveal two words and their locations in the grid. Proceed with caution!

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

Warning: Major Spoilers Ahead! This section reveals the complete solution. Only proceed if you're completely stuck.

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

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Today's Strands Explained

This section explains the puzzle's theme and how the clue relates to the solution.

"Thar She Blows!" refers to the spout of water whales exhale. Each themed word represents a different whale species.

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