New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for December 23, 2024

Solve the Daily New York Times Games Strands Puzzle!

A new Strands puzzle awaits you daily on the New York Times Games website. This word-search puzzle presents a unique challenge: you must deduce the words without prior knowledge, relying solely on a single clue to uncover the overarching theme. Even experienced players may find this puzzle challenging. This guide provides assistance, hints, and solutions.

NYT Games Strands Puzzle #295 (December 23, 2024)

Today's puzzle requires finding a pangram and four thematically related words. The clue is "Pass the Eggnog."

Hints (Without Spoilers)

Here are some hints to guide your search without revealing specific words:

Hint 1

The theme centers around food items.

Hint 2

Consider common holiday latte flavorings.

Hint 3

Think about seasonal additions that enhance the taste of holiday treats.

Partial Solutions (With Spoilers)

These sections provide one solved word and its location within the puzzle grid.

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Peppermint

Spoiler 2

Word 2: Cranberry

Complete Solution

Ready for the full solution? Here's the complete word list and a solved puzzle image.

The theme is Holiday Flavors. The words are Cranberry, Gingerbread, Peppermint, and Cocoa.

Solution Explanation

The clue, "Pass the Eggnog," perfectly encapsulates the theme. Eggnog is a quintessential holiday beverage, and all the themed words represent common holiday flavors found in various treats and drinks.

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