Solve today's New York Times Strands puzzle, #318 (January 15, 2025), with this guide. The clue is "Thar She Blows!" This article provides hints, partial solutions, and the complete answer if needed.
The puzzle includes a pangram and eight themed words.
Hints:
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General Hint 1: Ocean inhabitants.
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General Hint 2: Animals known for explosive behaviors (think breaching).
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General Hint 3: Large marine mammals.
Partial Solutions (Spoilers):
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Spoiler 1: One of the words is "Right".
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Spoiler 2: Another word is "Humpback".
Complete Solution (Major Spoiler):
The theme is Whales. The themed words are: Beluga, Humpback, Baleen, Gray, Right, Blue, and Sperm.
Solution Explanation:
"Thar She Blows!" is a reference to whales spouting water from their blowholes. Each themed word represents a different whale species.
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