Solve the Christmas Eve Strands Puzzle! Stuck on today's NYT Games Strands puzzle? This guide offers spoiler-free hints, individual word solutions (if needed), a theme explanation, and the complete answer.
NYT Games Strands Puzzle #296 (December 24, 2024)
Today's Strands puzzle clue is Who on Earth...? Seven words are to be found: six themed words and one pangram.
Helpful Hints (Spoiler-Free!)
Need a nudge without giving away too much? These hints point you toward the puzzle's theme:
General Hint 1
Hint 1: Names of people who could live on Earth.
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Hint 2: Common given names.
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Hint 3: Names that are also found in nature.
read moreIndividual Word Spoilers
Unsure about specific words? These sections provide solutions for two words, along with their placement in the puzzle grid. Only view if you need individual help!
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Brook
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Word 2: Willow
read moreThe Complete Solution
Ready to reveal the answer? This section contains all themed words, the pangram, and their locations within the puzzle.
The theme is Nature Names. The words are Holly, Willow, Brook, Laurel, River, and Clementine.
read moreTheme Explanation
Need a deeper understanding of the puzzle's logic? This section breaks down the connection between the clue, theme, and words.
The themed words are all names that also represent things found in nature (e.g., River). The clue "Who on Earth...?" refers to these earth-related names.
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