Hints and Answers for NY Times Strand from December 24, 2024

Solve today's Christmas Eve NYT Games Strands puzzle with this comprehensive guide! Whether you need subtle hints or the full solution, we've got you covered. This guide contains spoiler-free hints, individual word solutions, 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: six themed words and one pangram.

Helpful Hints (Spoiler-Free)

Need a nudge in the right direction without revealing too much? These hints will help you uncover 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

Stuck on a specific word? These sections provide individual word solutions and their placement within the puzzle. Only open if you need help with a single word.

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Brook

Spoiler 2

Word 2: Willow

Complete Solution

Ready for the full answer? This section reveals all themed words, the pangram, and their positions in the grid.

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

Theme Explanation

Still puzzled? This section breaks down the connection between the clue, the theme, and the words.

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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