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NYT Strands Hints & Answers: Dec 23, 2024

Apr 20,25(8 months ago)
NYT Strands Hints & Answers: Dec 23, 2024

Dive into the daily challenge of the **Strands** puzzle on the New York Times Games website, where a fresh puzzle awaits you each day. This isn't your typical word-search game; it's designed with a twist. You won't be given the words upfront. Instead, you'll embark on a quest to uncover a shared theme among the hidden words, guided only by a single clue. This innovative approach can be quite the brain teaser, even for seasoned *Strands* players. But fear not—here, you'll find all the assistance you need to conquer today's puzzle, from subtle hints to outright spoilers.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #295 December 23, 2024

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Today's Strands puzzle challenges you to discover five elements: the Spangram and four themed words. The clue to guide you through this festive puzzle is Pass the Eggnog.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

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Looking for hints to guide you without spoiling the fun? Below are three sections offering general tips to help you navigate today's puzzle without revealing any of the words.

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Themed foods.

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Hint 2: Think holiday latte syrups.

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Hint 3: Ingredients you might add to holiday treats for a seasonal flavor.

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Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

Below, you'll find two sections, each revealing one word and a screenshot showing its location in the puzzle grid. Click 'Read More' to unveil them.

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Peppermint

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Word 2: Cranberry

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The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

Seeking the complete solution? Look no further. Below is a list of all the themed words along with a screenshot of the fully completed puzzle.

The theme for today's puzzle is HolidayFlavor. The words you're looking for are Cranberry, Gingerbread, Peppermint, and Cocoa.

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Today's Strands Explained

If the puzzle still has you puzzled, the following section breaks down the theme, the words, and how they relate to the clue.

The clue Pass the Eggnog perfectly sets the stage for today's HolidayFlavor theme. All the words—Cranberry, Gingerbread, Peppermint, and Cocoa—represent flavors often enjoyed during the holiday season, found in everything from cookies to lattes.

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Ready to take on the challenge? Head over to the New York Times Games Strands website, accessible on virtually any device with a browser.

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