NYT Strands Hints & Answers: Jan 15, 2025

Strands is the New York Times' popular daily word puzzle game from the creators who acquired Wordle in 2022. Players analyze a single clue to uncover both the puzzle's theme and eight related words hidden within a letter grid.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #318 January 15, 2025

Today's Strands challenge features nine hidden elements: the Spangram plus eight themed words. The puzzle's intriguing clue reads: "Thar She Blows!"

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Need subtle hints without complete spoilers? Expand each section below for progressive clues that gradually reveal today's puzzle theme.

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Marine creatures.

General Hint 2

Hint 2: Powerful marine mammals.

General Hint 3

Hint 3: Majestic aquatic giants.

Spoilers for Two of Today's Strands Words

The sections below reveal two answers with visual placements - proceed with caution if you prefer solving independently.

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Right

Spoiler 2

Word 2: Humpback

Complete Solution for Today's Strands

The ultimate spoiler section reveals all answers - recommended only for players seeking full solutions.

Today's theme: Whale species.

The hidden words include Beluga, Humpback, Baleen, Gray, Right, Blue, and Sperm.

Understanding Today's Strands Puzzle

The clue "Thar She Blows!" perfectly references whales' distinctive breathing through blowholes. Each themed word represents a different whale species, connecting the puzzle elements cohesively.

Play Strands directly through the New York Times Games website, accessible across most web-enabled devices.