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NYT Crosswords: Clues and Answers for January 15th

Author : Grace Feb 22,2025

Solve today's New York Times Strands puzzle (#318, January 15, 2025) with this helpful guide. The clue is "Thar She Blows!" and the goal is to find the pangram and eight themed words within the letter grid.

Need help? This guide offers hints, partial solutions, and the full answer if you're completely stuck.

Strands Puzzle #318

General Hints (Expand for more):

Hint 1: Hint Icon Ocean inhabitants.

Hint 2: Hint Icon Creatures known for their powerful displays.

Hint 3: Hint Icon Large marine mammals.

Partial Spoilers (Expand for word & location):

Spoiler 1: Spoiler Icon Word: Right Word Location

Spoiler 2: Spoiler Icon Word: Humpback Word Location

Complete Solution (Expand at your own risk!):

Solution Icon Theme: Whales. Words: Beluga, Humpback, Baleen, Gray, Right, Blue, Sperm. Solution Grid

Solution Explanation (Expand for details):

Explanation Icon "Thar She Blows!" refers to the spout of a whale. Each word is a type of whale.

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