Strands is a daily word puzzle from the New York Times, the creators of Wordle, acquired in 2022. To solve it, use the single clue to uncover the theme and find all eight themed words hidden in the letter grid.
If you're familiar with Strands but stuck on today's puzzle, this guide offers help. It includes general hints, spoilers for select words, or the full solution if needed.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #318 January 15, 2025
Today's Strands puzzle includes nine elements: the Spangram and eight themed words. The clue is Thar She Blows!
New York Times Games Strands Clues
Need spoiler-free hints for this creative puzzle? Each section below provides a single clue to guide you toward the theme. Click the Read More button to reveal them.
General Hint 1
Hint 1: Marine giants.
read moreGeneral Hint 2
Hint 2: Creatures with spouts.
read moreGeneral Hint 3
Hint 3: Massive ocean swimmers.
read moreSpoilers for Two Words in Today's Strands
The two sections below each reveal a single word and include a screenshot showing its position in the puzzle's letter grid.
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Right
read moreSpoiler 2
Word 2: Humpback
read moreThe Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands
Looking for the complete solution to this engaging puzzle? The section below lists all themed words, the Spangram, and a screenshot of their placements. Warning: opening this will reveal the entire puzzle.
Today's theme is Whales. The words are Beluga, Humpback, Baleen, Gray, Right, Blue, and Sperm.
read moreToday's Strands Explained
The section below clarifies this mobile puzzle. If the theme or clue still puzzles you after solving, read on to see how the clue, themed words, and Spangram connect.
The clue Thar She Blows fits perfectly, as whales are known for their blowholes, which create dramatic water and air spouts. Each themed word represents a unique whale species.
read moreReady to play? Visit the New York Times Games Strands website, accessible on most devices with a browser.
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