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Hints for Strands #312
- Theme: “Off the hook!”
- Spangram hint: “Chicken of the sea.”
Need another nudge? The spangram begins at the left edge in row 4 and ends at the right edge in row 3, according to TechRadar’s January 9 guide.
Words that unlock the in-game hints
TechRadar lists these six non-answer words for unlocking Strands’ in-game hints:
- LOAF
- FINE
- SCAM
- CORK
- SKIP
- PICK
Full answers for January 9, 2025
Spoiler warning: The complete solution is below.
- BIGEYE
- BLUEFIN
- SKIPJACK
- ALBACORE
- YELLOWFIN
Spangram: TUNA FAMILY (also written TUNAFAMILY in some archives).
The answer set is confirmed by both TechRadar’s puzzle guide and the WordsRated Strands archive.
Quick Recap
Rank #3
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