The NYT Games Strands puzzle for Christmas Day presents a festive challenge! To conquer this puzzle, you'll need to decipher the theme and untangle the words hidden within the letter grid.
Even experienced Strands players might need a helping hand. This guide provides hints, clues, and, if needed, the complete solution.
NYT Games Strands Puzzle #297 (December 25, 2024)
Today's Strands puzzle features the clue "A Visit From Santa." Your task is to find nine items: a pangram and eight thematically related words.
NYT Games Strands Hints
The following sections each contain a subtle hint, revealed by clicking "read more."
General Hint 1
Hint 1: Consider what Santa might bring.
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Hint 2: Think about small gifts.
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Hint 3: Small gifts that fit into those festive, sock-shaped decorations.
read morePartial Solution Spoilers
The next two sections offer partial solutions, including word placement within the grid.
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Candy
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Word 2: Toys
read moreComplete Solution to Today's NYT Games Strands
Ready for the complete answer? The following section reveals all themed words and their positions within the grid.
The theme is "Stocking Stuffers." The words are: Toys, Plushie, Orange, Socks, Scarf, Coal, Candy, and Pens.
read moreTheme Explanation
This section explains how the theme connects to the puzzle clue.
The clue, "A Visit from Santa," points to the many gifts received, many of which are small enough to be "Stocking Stuffers." All the themed words represent typical Christmas stocking fillers.
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