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Strands is an engaging daily word puzzle game developed by the New York Times, the same company that acquired Wordle in 2022. To play, you must decipher a single clue to uncover the theme and find all eight themed words within a letter grid.
If you're familiar with Strands but struggling with today's puzzle, this article offers a range of assistance, from general hints to specific word spoilers and the complete solution.
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 provided is "Thar She Blows!"
New York Times Games Strands Clues
Looking for some help without spoilers? Below are hints designed to guide you toward the theme without revealing too much. Click the "Read More" button under each hint to uncover it.
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 reveal two of the words along with their placement 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 need the full solution, the section below provides all the themed words, the Spangram, and a screenshot showing their positions in the grid. Be warned, this will completely spoil the puzzle.
Today's category 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 solving it, the explanation below ties the theme, words, and clue together.
"Thar She Blows" is a fitting clue since 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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To play Strands, visit the New York Times Games Strands website, accessible on nearly any device with a browser.
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