Wordle Clues and Answers Unveiled for January 9

Solve the NYT Games Strands Puzzle #312 (January 9, 2025): "Off the Hook!"

This article provides solutions and hints for the January 9th, 2025 Strands puzzle, themed "Off the Hook!" Six words need to be found: five themed words and a pangram. Using the in-game hints is optional; this guide offers alternative assistance.

Hint-Only Section:

Need help without spoilers? Here are three hints:

Hint 1: Underwater creatures.

Hint 2: Specific types of fish.

Hint 3: Varieties of a common, often canned, large edible fish.

Partial Spoiler Section:

Prefer a little more guidance? Here are two words with their locations:

Spoiler 1: Word: Skipjack

Spoiler 2: Word: Yellowfin

Complete Solution Section:

Ready for the full answer? The theme is "Tuna Family." The words are: Albacore, Skipjack, Yellowfin, Bluefin, and Bigeye.

Explanation Section:

The clue "Off the Hook" refers to catching fish. Each themed word represents a type of tuna.

Play Strands on the New York Times Games website. It's accessible on most devices with a web browser.