Solve today's Christmas Eve Strands puzzle with this helpful guide! Unsure if the puzzle has a holiday theme? This guide provides 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.
Hints (Spoiler-Free)
Need a nudge without revealing too much? These hints point you towards the puzzle's theme:
Hint 1: Think about people who inhabit the Earth.
Hint 2: Focus on common given names.
Hint 3: Consider names that also represent natural elements.
Partial Solutions (Individual Word Spoilers)
Stuck on a specific word? These sections offer individual word solutions and placement hints. Only open if you need help with a particular word!
Word 1: Brook
Word 2: Willow
Complete Solution
Ready to see the full answer? This section reveals all themed words, the pangram, and their placement in the grid.
The theme is Nature Names. The words are Holly, Willow, Brook, Laurel, River, Clementine, and one pangram.
Theme Explanation
Still puzzled? This section breaks down the connection between the clue, the theme, and the words.
The themed words are all common first names that are also found in nature (e.g., River). The clue "Who on Earth...?" fits because it refers to these earthly names.
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