Solve today's Strands Christmas puzzle! This festive challenge requires you to decipher the theme and uncover hidden words within the letter grid. Even experienced Strands players might need a little help. This guide offers clues, hints, and even full spoilers, depending on your needs.
NYT Games Strands Puzzle #297 (December 25, 2024)
The clue for today's puzzle is A Visit From Santa. Your goal is to find nine items: a pangram and eight thematically related words.
Strands Clues & Hints
Below are three hints, each revealing one word. Expand each section for the clue.
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 perfect for those festive, sock-shaped decorations.
read moreWord Spoilers
The following sections provide spoilers for two words, including their location within the grid.
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Candy
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Word 2: Toys
read moreComplete Solution
Ready for the complete answer? The expandable section below reveals all themed words and their placement in the grid.
The theme is Stocking Stuffers. The words are: Toys, Plushie, Orange, Socks, Scarf, Coal, Candy, and Pens.
read morePuzzle Explanation
This section explains how the theme connects to the clue.
The clue, A Visit from Santa, points to Christmas gifts. The theme, Stocking Stuffers, focuses on the small presents typically found in Christmas stockings.
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