Solve today's Strands Christmas Day puzzle with this guide! The puzzle's theme requires identifying nine items, including a pangram and eight themed words, all hinted at by the clue: A Visit From Santa. This article provides hints, partial solutions, and the complete answer.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #297 December 25, 2024
The clue is A Visit From Santa. Nine items are to be found.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
Each section below reveals one word.
General Hint 1
Hint 1: Consider what Santa might bring.
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Gifts are a common association with Santa's visits.General Hint 2
Hint 2: Think small presents.
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The gifts are likely small enough to fit in a stocking.General Hint 3
Hint 3: Small gifts suitable for stocking stuffers.
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Focus on items traditionally found in Christmas stockings.Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands
These sections reveal one word and its location.
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Candy
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See image for location.Spoiler 2
Word 2: Toys
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See image for location.The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands
The complete solution is provided below.
The category is Stocking. The words are Toys, Plushie, Orange, Socks, Scarf, Coal, Candy, and Pens.
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See image for word locations.Today's Strands Explained
The theme's connection to the clue is explained here.
A Visit from Santa implies gifts, many of which are small enough for a Stocking. All themed words are typical stocking stuffers.
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The puzzle's theme reflects common Christmas stocking fillers.Play Strands on the New York Times Games website, accessible on most devices.
