New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for December 25, 2024

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 your discovery.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #297 December 25, 2024

The clue for today's Strands puzzle is A Visit From Santa. Nine words are hidden within the grid.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Each section below offers a progressively revealing hint.

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Consider what Santa might bring as gifts.

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General Hint 2

Hint 2: Think about small, giftable items.

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General Hint 3

Hint 3: Focus on small gifts suitable for stocking stuffers.

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Spoilers for Two Words in Today's Strands

These sections reveal two words and their locations within the puzzle 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

The complete solution, including all themed words and their positions, is provided below.

The theme is Stocking. The words are: Toys, Plushie, Orange, Socks, Scarf, Coal, Candy, and Pens.

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Today's Strands Explained

This section explains how the theme connects to the clue.

The clue, A Visit from Santa, suggests gifts, many of which are traditionally stocking stuffers. All the themed words represent small items found in a Christmas stocking.

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