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NYT Strands: Hints and Answers for Dec 25, 2024

Apr 13,25(8 months ago)
NYT Strands: Hints and Answers for Dec 25, 2024

Get ready to dive into the festive fun with the latest *Strands* puzzle from the New York Times Games, specifically crafted for Christmas Day. The challenge? Unravel the theme and extract the words hidden within the puzzle's letter grid. If you're already familiar with *Strands* but find yourself needing a nudge for today's puzzle, you're in the right place. This article is your go-to guide, offering everything from broad hints to complete solutions. Whatever assistance you need, you'll find it here.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #297 December 25, 2024

Today's Strands puzzle is themed around A Visit From Santa. You're tasked with finding nine items: one Spangram and eight themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Here are three sections, each with a clue for today's puzzle. Click the "Read More" button to reveal the hint within.

General Hint 1

Hint 1: What might Santa bring?

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General Hint 2

Hint 2: Small gifts.

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General Hint 3

Hint 3: Small gifts to fill your sock-like decorations.

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Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

Below are two sections that contain spoilers for the puzzle. Click to reveal not only the word but also a screenshot showing its placement in 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

For the full solution to today's Strands puzzle, look no further. Below, you'll find all the themed words and a screenshot showing their placement in the grid.

The theme for today is Stocking. The words you need to find are Toys, Plushie, Orange, Socks, Scarf, Coal, Candy, and Pens.

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Today's Strands Explained

Curious about how the theme connects with today's clue? Click below to understand how A Visit from Santa ties into the Stocking theme. All the themed words are typical stocking stuffers you might receive on Christmas.

A Visit from Santa suggests the arrival of presents, some of which might be small enough to fit in a Stocking. The themed words represent the kinds of items you might find inside.

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Want to play? Head over to the New York Times Games Strands website, accessible on nearly any device with a browser.

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