"NYT Strands: Hints and Answers for Dec 24, 2024"

If you're gearing up for the Christmas Eve Strands puzzle and wondering if it's holiday-themed, you're in the right place. Our comprehensive guide below will help you navigate through this challenging puzzle, whether you need general hints or the full solution.

In this article, you'll find spoiler-free hints to guide you, individual word spoilers if you're not saving up for in-game hints, an explanation of the puzzle's clue and theme, and the complete answer if you're ready to see it all.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #296 December 24, 2024

Today's Strands puzzle comes with the clue Who on Earth...? You'll need to find one Spangram and six themed words, totaling seven items to uncover.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Looking for a nudge without spoiling the fun? Here are three general hints to help you grasp today's theme.

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Think about people who live on earth.

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Hint 2: Consider natural first names.

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Hint 3: Focus on names that are also things found in nature.

[ttpp]Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If you're ready for individual word spoilers, each section below reveals one word and includes a screenshot of its placement in the puzzle.

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Brook

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Word 2: Willow

[ttpp]The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

Ready for the full reveal? Below, you'll find all the themed words, the Spangram, and a screenshot showing their positions in the grid.

Today's category is NatureNames. The words are Holly, Willow, Brook, Laurel, River, and Clementine.

[ttpp]Today's Strands Explained

If the puzzle still eludes you, here's a detailed breakdown of how the clue, theme, and words connect.

Each themed word in today's puzzle falls under Nature Names, which are first names that also refer to elements of nature, such as River. The clue Who On Earth ties in perfectly, as it relates to these earthly names.

[ttpp]Ready to dive in? Visit the New York Times Games Strands website, accessible on nearly any device with a browser.