Solve today's Strands Christmas Day puzzle and win! This guide provides hints, clues, and even spoilers to help you unravel the word jumble. The puzzle's theme is cleverly hidden, so let's uncover it together.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #297 (December 25, 2024)
The clue for today's Strands puzzle is A Visit From Santa. Nine items are to be found: a pangram and eight themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
Below are three sections, each containing a single spoiler-free hint. Expand each section for assistance.
General Hint 1
Hint 1: What might Santa bring?
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Consider the typical gifts associated with Santa Claus.
General Hint 2
Hint 2: Small gifts.
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Think about small items that fit easily into a container.
General Hint 3
Hint 3: Small gifts to fill your sock-like decorations.
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The clue points towards a specific type of gift container.
Spoilers for Two Words in Today's Strands
The following sections reveal two words and their locations within the grid.
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Candy
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Spoiler 2
Word 2: Toys
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The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands
The complete solution, including all themed words and their positions, is provided below.
The category is Stocking. The words are Toys, Plushie, Orange, Socks, Scarf, Coal, Candy, and Pens.
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Today's Strands Explained
The theme's connection to the clue is explained here.
A Visit from Santa implies many gifts, some fitting into a Stocking. The themed words represent typical stocking stuffers.
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The puzzle's theme directly reflects the gifts Santa traditionally brings.
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