New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for December 24, 2024

Solve today's Christmas Eve Strands puzzle with our comprehensive guide! Unsure if the puzzle has a holiday theme? This guide provides spoiler-free hints, individual word solutions (if you need them), a theme explanation, and the complete answer.

The 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 a pangram.

New York Times Games Strands Hints

Need a nudge without spoilers? These hints point you towards the theme:

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Names of people who inhabit the Earth.

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Hint 2: Common given names.

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Hint 3: Names that also describe natural elements.

read moreSpoilers for Two Words

Stuck? These sections reveal one word each, along with its placement in the puzzle. Only open if you want targeted help.

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Brook

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Word 2: Willow

read moreThe Complete Solution to Today's Strands

Ready for the answer? 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, and Clementine.

read moreTheme Explanation

Need a deeper understanding? This section breaks down the clue, theme, and word connections.

The themed words are all names that also represent things found in nature (e.g., River). The clue, "Who on Earth...?" refers to these earthly names.

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