Solve today's Christmas Eve Strands puzzle with our comprehensive guide! Unsure if the puzzle embraces the holiday spirit? This guide provides spoiler-free hints, individual word solutions (if you're stuck), a theme explanation, and the complete answer if needed.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #296 (December 24, 2024)
Today's Strands puzzle features the clue Who on Earth...? Seven words await discovery: six themed words and a pangram.
New York Times Games Strands Hints
Need a nudge without spoilers? These hints subtly point towards the theme:
General Hint 1
Hint 1: Earthly inhabitants.
General Hint 2
Hint 2: Common given names.
General Hint 3
Hint 3: Names found in nature.
Spoilers for Two Words
Need a little more help? These sections reveal one word each, along with its placement in the puzzle:
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Brook
Spoiler 2
Word 2: Willow
The Complete Answer
Ready to see the solution? This section reveals all themed words, the pangram, and their positions in the grid:
The theme is Nature Names. The words are Holly, Willow, Brook, Laurel, River, and Clementine.
Theme Explanation
Still stumped? This section explains the connection between the clue, theme, and words:
The puzzle's theme is Nature Names – first names that also represent natural elements (e.g., River). The clue, "Who on Earth...?" refers to these names found in the natural world.
Ready to play? Visit the New York Times Games Strands website, accessible on most devices.
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