New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for December 24, 2024

Solve today's Christmas Eve Strands puzzle with our comprehensive guide! Are you stumped by this challenging word puzzle? This guide provides spoiler-free hints, individual word solutions (if needed), a theme explanation, and the complete answer.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #296 (December 24, 2024)

Today's Strands puzzle features the clue Who on Earth...? Seven words await: one pangram and six themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues & Hints

Need a nudge without spoilers? These hints will help you unlock the theme.

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Consider names associated with the planet Earth.

General Hint 2

Hint 2: Focus on common given names.

General Hint 3

Hint 3: Think about names that also represent natural elements.

Spoilers for Two Words

Stuck? These sections reveal one word each, along with its placement in the puzzle. Only open if you need individual word hints!

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Brook

Spoiler 2

Word 2: Willow

The Complete Answer to Today's Strands

Ready for the full solution? This section reveals all themed words, the pangram, and their positions in the grid.

Today's theme is Nature Names. The words are Holly, Willow, Brook, Laurel, River, and Clementine.

Theme Explanation

Still confused? This section breaks down the clue, theme, and word connections.

The puzzle's theme is "Nature Names"—first names that are also natural elements (like River). The clue, "Who on Earth...?", directly relates to these earth-based names.

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