Solve today's Strands Christmas Day puzzle! This article provides hints, clues, and even spoilers to help you unravel the word puzzle. The theme and nine words, including a pangram, await discovery.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #297, December 25, 2024
The clue for today's Strands puzzle is A Visit From Santa. Nine items need to be found: the pangram and eight themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
Each section below offers a progressively revealing hint. Expand each to reveal the clue.
General Hint 1
Hint 1: What might Santa bring?
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Consider the typical gifts associated with Santa Claus.
General Hint 2
Hint 2: Small gifts.
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Think about small presents, often found in stockings.
General Hint 3
Hint 3: Small gifts to fill your sock-like decorations.
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The gifts are typically small enough to fit inside a stocking.
Spoilers for Two Words in Today's Strands
The following sections reveal two words and their locations within the grid.
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Candy
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See image for location.
Spoiler 2
Word 2: Toys
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The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands
The complete solution, including all themed words and their positions, is provided below.
The category is Stocking. The words are Toys, Plushie, Orange, Socks, Scarf, Coal, Candy, and Pens.
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Today's Strands Explained
The theme's connection to the clue is explained here.
A Visit from Santa implies many gifts, some fitting into a Stocking. The themed words represent typical stocking stuffers.
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The puzzle focuses on small gifts commonly found in Christmas stockings.
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