Solve the Christmas Eve Strands Puzzle! Need help with today's challenging puzzle? This guide offers 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...? Seven words are to be found: one pangram and six themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
Need a nudge without spoilers? These hints point you towards the theme:
General Hint 1
Hint 1: Earthly inhabitants.
General Hint 2
Hint 2: Common given names.
General Hint 3
Hint 3: Names found in nature.
Spoilers for Two Words
Individual word spoilers and placement are below. Only open if you need help with specific words.
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Brook
Spoiler 2
Word 2: Willow
The Complete Answer
The full solution (themed words, pangram, and placement) is below. Only open if you're ready to see the answer.
The theme is Nature Names. The words are Holly, Willow, Brook, Laurel, River, and Clementine.
Theme Explanation
A breakdown of the clue, theme, and word connections is provided below.
The themed words are all names that also represent elements of nature (e.g., River). The clue, "Who on Earth...?", refers to these earthly names.
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