NYT Spelling Bee: Jan 15, 2025 Solutions

Strands, the daily word puzzle from the New York Times (the same folks behind Wordle), challenges you to unravel a themed word puzzle. You'll need to decipher the clue, identify the theme, and locate eight themed words within a letter grid. Stuck? This guide offers hints, partial solutions, and—if you really need it—the complete answer.

Already familiar with Strands but hitting a wall? This article's for you. We've got general hints, spoilers for a couple of words, and the full solution if you're completely stumped.

NYT Games Strands Puzzle #318, January 15, 2025

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Need some spoiler-free assistance? Each section below offers a clue to help you crack the puzzle's theme.

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Ocean dwellers.

General Hint 2

Hint 2: Explosive animals.

General Hint 3

Hint 3: Big swimming animals.

Spoilers for Two Words in Today's Strands

These sections reveal one word each, along with its location in the grid.

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Right

Spoiler 2

Word 2: Humpback

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

Ready for the complete solution? This section reveals all themed words and their placement. Proceed with caution!

The category for today is Whales. The words are Beluga, Humpback, Baleen, Gray, Right, Blue, and Sperm.

Today's Strands Explained

Need a little more clarity? This section explains the theme and how the clue connects to the words.

"Thar She Blows!" is a fitting clue, referencing the whales' characteristic spout of water and air. Each themed word represents a different whale species.

Ready to play? Visit the New York Times Games Strands website—accessible on most devices with a browser.