A fresh challenge awaits in today's *Strands* puzzle, perfect for Christmas Day. To conquer this puzzle, you'll need to decipher the theme and skillfully extract the words hidden within the grid's jumbled letters. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, this article is designed to assist you with hints, clues, and full solutions to ensure you can enjoy the puzzle to its fullest.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #297 December 25, 2024
Today's Strands puzzle revolves around the theme A Visit From Santa. Your mission is to spot nine items: one Spangram and eight themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
Below, you'll find three sections, each offering a hint to uncover one word in today's puzzle. Click the "Read More" button beneath each section to reveal the hint.
General Hint 1
Hint 1: What might Santa bring?
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Hint 2: Small gifts.
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Hint 3: Small gifts to fill your sock-like decorations.
read moreSpoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands
For those who need a bit more help, the following sections reveal two words from today's puzzle along with screenshots showing their placement in the grid.
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Candy
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Word 2: Toys
read moreThe Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands
If you're looking for the complete solution to today's puzzle, you'll find it in the section below, including all themed words and a screenshot illustrating their positions.
The category for today is Stocking. The words to find are Toys, Plushie, Orange, Socks, Scarf, Coal, Candy, and Pens.
read moreToday's Strands Explained
Curious about how the puzzle's theme ties into today's clue? The section below explains the connection.
A Visit from Santa suggests a bounty of presents, many of which are small enough to fit in a Stocking. The themed words represent typical stocking stuffers you might receive on Christmas.
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