Solve the Christmas Eve Strands Puzzle! Need help with today's challenging puzzle? This guide provides 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: six themed words and one pangram.
New York Times Games Strands Hints
Need a nudge without spoilers? These hints point towards the theme:
General Hint 1
Hint 1: Earthly inhabitants.
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Hint 2: Common given names.
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Hint 3: Names that are also natural elements.
read moreWord Spoilers
Individual word spoilers and placement are provided below. Only open if you need help with specific words.
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Brook
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Word 2: Willow
read moreComplete Answer
The complete solution, including word placement, is revealed below. Use only if you're completely stumped!
The theme is Nature Names. The words are Holly, Willow, Brook, Laurel, River, Clementine.
read moreTheme Explanation
This section explains the puzzle's logic.
The themed words are all names that also represent elements found in nature (e.g., River). The clue, "Who on Earth...?" refers to these earthly names.
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