New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for December 25, 2024

Today's Strands puzzle presents a Christmas Day challenge! Solve the puzzle by identifying the theme and deciphering the jumbled letters within the grid.

Even experienced Strands players might need assistance. This guide offers hints, clues, and – if needed – the complete solution.

NYT Games Strands Puzzle #297 (December 25, 2024)

The clue for today's puzzle is A Visit From Santa. Nine items are hidden: a pangram and eight themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Each section below reveals one word. Click "read more" to uncover the hint.

General Hint 1

Hint 1: What might Santa bring?

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Hint 2: Small presents.

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Hint 3: Small gifts that fit into those festive, sock-shaped decorations.

read moreSpoilers: Two Words in Today's Strands

These sections reveal a word and its location within the grid.

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Candy

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Word 2: Toys

read moreSolution to Today's New York Times Games Strands

The complete solution, including all themed words and their positions, is shown below.

The theme is Stocking. The words are: Toys, Plushie, Orange, Socks, Scarf, Coal, Candy, and Pens.

read moreTheme Explanation

The clue, A Visit from Santa, points to Christmas gifts, many of which are small enough for a Stocking. All the themed words represent typical stocking stuffers.

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