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

Solve today's Christmas Eve Strands puzzle with this helpful guide! Unsure if the puzzle is holiday-themed? This guide provides spoiler-free hints, individual word solutions (if needed), a theme explanation, and the complete answer.

NYT Games Strands Puzzle #296 (December 24, 2024)

Today's Strands puzzle clue is Who on Earth...? Find one pangram and six themed words (seven total).

Helpful Hints (Spoiler-Free)

Need a nudge without revealing too much? These hints point you towards the theme:

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Think about people who inhabit the Earth.

General Hint 2

Hint 2: Focus on common given names.

General Hint 3

Hint 3: Consider names that are also found in nature.

Individual Word Spoilers (Use Cautiously!)

Stuck on a specific word? These sections offer individual word solutions and placement hints. Only open if you need help with a single word.

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Brook

Spoiler 2

Word 2: Willow

Complete Solution (Final Answer)

Ready to see the full solution? This section reveals all themed words, the pangram, and their placement in the grid.

The theme is Nature Names. The words are Holly, Willow, Brook, Laurel, River, and Clementine.

Theme Explanation

Still puzzled? This section explains how the clue, theme, and words connect.

Each themed word is a given name that also represents something found in nature (e.g., River). The clue "Who on Earth...?" refers to these names that are also found on Earth.

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