Solve today's Christmas Eve Strands puzzle with this helpful guide! Unsure if the puzzle has a holiday theme? This guide offers spoiler-free hints, individual word solutions (if you need them), a theme explanation, and the complete answer if you're truly stumped.
NYT Games Strands Puzzle #296 - December 24, 2024
Today's Strands puzzle features the clue Who on Earth...? Seven words are to be found: six themed words and one pangram.
New York Times Games Strands Hints
Need a nudge without spoilers? These hints point you toward the puzzle's theme.
General Hint 1
Hint 1: Earthly inhabitants.
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Hint 2: Common given names.
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Hint 3: Names that are also natural elements.
read moreSpoilers for Two Words
Stuck? These sections reveal one word each, along with its placement in the puzzle. Use only if you need individual help.
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Brook
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Word 2: Willow
read moreComplete Solution to Today's Strands
Ready for the full answer? This section reveals all themed words, the pangram, and their locations in the grid.
The theme is Nature Names. The words are Holly, Willow, Brook, Laurel, River, and Clementine.
read moreTheme Explanation
Still puzzled? This section breaks down the connection between the clue, theme, and words.
The themed words are all names that also represent natural elements (like River). The clue "Who on Earth..." refers to these names found in nature.
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