Time for the Christmas Eve Strands puzzle! You're probably curious whether today's challenge has festive flair or follows a different theme. If you're hitting a wall with this tricky word game, our comprehensive guide below has all the solutions you need.
This article offers spoiler-free hints for the mobile puzzle, targeted clues if you'd rather skip saving up for in-game hints, a breakdown of today's theme, and even the complete answer if you're stumped.
NYT Games Strands Puzzle #296 - December 24, 2024
Today's Strands clue is: Who on Earth...? You'll need to find one Spangram and six themed words – seven discoveries total.
New York Times Strands Clues
Need some subtle nudges without full spoilers? These three sections offer gentle hints to steer you toward today's theme.
General Hint 1
Hint 1: Earthbound individuals.
read moreGeneral Hint 2
Hint 2: Naturally occurring first names.
read moreGeneral Hint 3
Hint 3: Names inspired by nature.
read morePartial Answers for Today's Strands
The sections below contain two spoilers each for this innovative word game, complete with puzzle grid locations. Only reveal these if you want specific hints.
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Brook
read moreSpoiler 2
Word 2: Willow
read moreToday's Strands Solution
The complete answer to this Wordle-inspired puzzle awaits below, including all themed words, the Spangram, and their exact grid positions.
Theme: NatureNames. Solutions: Holly, Willow, Brook, Laurel, River, Clementine.
read moreStrands Theme Breakdown
Still puzzled? This section explains how the clue connects with today's theme words.
All answers belong to NatureNames – first names derived from natural elements (like River). The Who On Earth clue cleverly references these earthly monikers.
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