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Solve today's Christmas Eve Strands puzzle with this helpful guide! Unsure if the puzzle has a holiday theme? This guide provides spoiler-free hints, individual word solutions (if needed), a theme explanation, and the complete answer.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #296 (December 24, 2024)
Today's Strands puzzle clue is Who on Earth...? Find one pangram and six themed words (seven total).
New York Times Games Strands Hints
Need a few helpful clues without spoilers? These hints point you towards the theme:
General Hint 1
Hint 1: Names of things found on Earth.
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Hint 2: Common given names.
read more### General Hint 3
Hint 3: Names that are also natural elements.
read moreSpoilers for Two Words
These sections contain individual word spoilers and placement screenshots. Only open if you want help with specific words.
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Brook
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Word 2: Willow
read moreThe Complete Answer
This section reveals the complete solution, including all themed words, the pangram, and their placement.
The theme is Nature Names. The words are Holly, Willow, Brook, Laurel, River, and Clementine.
read moreTheme Explanation
Need a clearer understanding of the puzzle? This section breaks down the clue, theme, and word connections.
The themed words are all names that are also found in nature (e.g., River). The clue "Who on Earth...?" refers to these earthly names.
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