Solve today's NYT Strands puzzle (#318, January 15, 2025) with this helpful guide! Stuck? We've got hints, partial spoilers, and the complete solution – choose your level of assistance.
The clue is "Thar She Blows!" The goal is to find the pangram and eight themed words within the letter grid.
Need a hint? Here are some spoiler-free clues to get you started:
General Hints:
Hint 1: Ocean inhabitants.
Hint 2: Creatures known for their powerful displays.
Hint 3: Large marine mammals.
Still stuck? Here are two word spoilers, each with a visual placement guide:
Spoilers:
Word 1: Right
Word 2: Humpback
Ready for the full solution? (Proceed with caution!)
The theme is Whales. The words are: Beluga, Humpback, Baleen, Gray, Right, Blue, and Sperm.
Solution Explanation:
"Thar She Blows!" is a nautical phrase associated with whale sightings, referencing the spout of water they expel. Each themed word represents a different whale species.
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