Solve today's Strands Christmas puzzle! This festive challenge requires you to identify the theme and locate the hidden words within the letter grid.
Even experienced Strands players might find this puzzle tricky. This guide offers hints, clues, and—if needed—full solutions.
NYT Games Strands Puzzle #297 (December 25, 2024)
The clue for today's puzzle is A Visit From Santa. Nine items are to be found: a pangram and eight themed words.
Strands Clues and Hints
The following sections offer progressive hints, revealing one word per section.
Hint 1
Hint 1: What might Santa bring?
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Hint 2
Hint 2: Small, giftable items.
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Hint 3
Hint 3: Small gifts perfect for those festive, sock-shaped containers.
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Partial Solution Spoilers
These sections provide spoilers for two words, including their locations within the grid.
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Candy
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Spoiler 2
Word 2: Toys
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Complete Solution
The complete solution to this challenging puzzle is revealed below. This includes all themed words and their placement within the grid.
Today's theme is Stocking. The words are: Toys, Plushie, Orange, Socks, Scarf, Coal, Candy, and Pens.
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Puzzle Explanation
This section explains how the theme connects to the puzzle's clue.
The clue, A Visit from Santa, points to the gifts he brings. Many of these gifts are small enough to fit into a Stocking, explaining the theme and the selection of themed words.
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