Solve the New York Times' Strands puzzle, a daily word game, with this guide for puzzle #318 (January 15, 2025). The clue is "Thar She Blows!" and the goal is to find eight themed words within the letter grid, plus the pangram. This guide offers hints, partial solutions, and the complete answer if needed.
The puzzle grid contains nine words: the pangram and eight themed words.
Need Hints?
These spoiler-free hints will help you uncover the theme:
General Hint 1
Hint 1: Ocean inhabitants.
General Hint 2
Hint 2: Creatures known for their powerful displays.
General Hint 3
Hint 3: Large marine mammals.
Stuck? Here are Two Word Spoilers:
These sections reveal one word and its location in the grid:
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Right
Spoiler 2
Word 2: Humpback
Ready for the Full Solution?
This section reveals all themed words, the pangram, and their placement in the grid. Proceed with caution!
The theme is Whales. The words are Beluga, Humpback, Baleen, Gray, Right, Blue, and Sperm.
Understanding the Puzzle:
The clue, "Thar She Blows!", refers to the whale's spout. Each themed word is a type of whale.
Enjoy the game! Play Strands on the New York Times Games website.
