NYT Strands: Hints and Answers for Jan 15, 2025

Strands is an engaging daily word puzzle game brought to you by the New York Times, the same publisher that acquired Wordle in 2022. To dive into this brain-teasing adventure, you'll need to decipher a single clue to uncover the theme and identify all eight related words within the letter grid.

If you're familiar with Strands but find yourself stumped on today's puzzle, this guide is here to assist you. Whether you're looking for general hints, spoilers for specific words, or the complete solution, you'll find it all here.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #318 - January 15, 2025

Today's challenge involves discovering nine elements: the Spangram and eight themed words. The clue to guide you is: Thar She Blows!

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Need a nudge without the spoilers? Below are general hints to steer you closer to the theme of today's puzzle. Click the "Read More" button under each header for a single clue.

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, here are spoilers for two of the words, complete with screenshots showing their positions in the puzzle 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

For those who want the full solution to today's puzzle, the section below reveals all the themed words, the Spangram, and a screenshot showing their placement in the grid. Be warned: opening this will fully spoil the 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 curious about how today's puzzle fits together, the explanation below connects the clue, theme, and words.

Thar She Blows is an apt clue since Whales are known for breathing through their blowholes, causing water and air to spray upward. Each themed word represents a different type of whale.

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Ready to play? Visit the New York Times Games Strands website, accessible on nearly any device with a web browser.