Solve today's Christmas Eve Strands puzzle with this helpful guide! Are you stumped by this challenging word puzzle? This guide offers spoiler-free hints, individual word solutions (if needed), a complete answer, and an explanation of the puzzle's theme.
The 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 little nudge without spoilers? These hints point you toward the theme:
General Hint 1
Hint 1: Consider names of people who inhabit the Earth.
General Hint 2
Hint 2: Focus on common given names.
General Hint 3
Hint 3: Think of names that are also found in nature.
Spoilers for Two Words
Stuck? These sections reveal one word each, along with its placement in the puzzle. Only look if you want 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.
The theme is Nature Names. The words are: Holly, Willow, Brook, Laurel, River, Clementine.
Explanation of Today's Strands
Still confused? This section breaks down the clue, theme, and word connections.
The puzzle's theme, Nature Names, refers to given names that are also natural elements (like River). The clue, "Who on Earth...?" fits because it refers to these earthly names.
Play Strands on the New York Times Games website—accessible on most devices.
