Solve the NYT Games Strands Puzzle #296 (December 24, 2024)! Stuck on today's Christmas Eve Strands puzzle? This guide offers help without spoiling the fun. We'll provide general hints, individual word solutions (if needed), a theme explanation, and the complete answer if you're truly stumped.
The 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? These hints will help you uncover the theme without revealing specific words.
General Hint 1
Hint 1: Consider individuals who inhabit our planet.
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Hint 2: Think about common given names.
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Hint 3: Focus on names that also represent natural elements.
read moreWord Spoilers (Individual Hints)
These sections offer individual word spoilers and their placement within the puzzle. Use only if you need a little extra help.
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Brook
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Word 2: Willow
read moreThe Complete Solution
Ready to reveal the entire answer? The following section contains all themed words, the pangram, and their positions in the grid.
The theme is NatureNames. The words are Holly, Willow, Brook, Laurel, River, Clementine.
read moreTheme Explanation
This section explains the connection between the clue, theme, and words.
The themed words are all first names that are also found in nature (e.g., River). The clue "Who on Earth...?" refers to these names originating from the Earth's natural world.
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