NYT Hints & Answers Puzzle Solved for 2024
Author : Stella
Jan 19,2025
This Christmas Day, the NYT Games Strands puzzle presents a delightful challenge! The theme, cleverly hinted at by the clue "A Visit From Santa," requires players to uncover nine words, including a pangram and eight thematically related terms, hidden within a jumbled letter grid.
Even experienced Strands players might find this puzzle tricky. To assist, this guide provides clues ranging from general hints to complete solutions.
The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #297 (December 25, 2024)
The puzzle's central clue is A Visit From Santa. Nine words await discovery.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
Three sections below offer progressively revealing hints. Each expands to reveal a helpful clue.
General Hint 1
Hint 1: Consider what Santa might bring.
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Think about typical Christmas gifts.General Hint 2
Hint 2: Focus on small, giftable items.
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Small presents are often found in stockings.General Hint 3
Hint 3: Items small enough to fit into those Christmas sock-shaped decorations.
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The theme revolves around stocking stuffers.Spoilers for Two Words in Today's Strands
Two sections below provide word spoilers and visual placement aids.
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Candy
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A sweet treat, often a stocking stuffer.Spoiler 2
Word 2: Toys
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Small toys are popular stocking fillers.The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands
The complete solution is provided below. This section reveals all themed words and their positions within the grid.
The theme is Stocking. The words are Toys, Plushie, Orange, Socks, Scarf, Coal, Candy, and Pens.
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All words are common stocking stuffer items.Today's Strands Explained
This section explains the puzzle's thematic coherence.
"A Visit from Santa" directly relates to Christmas gifts, many of which are traditionally small enough for stockings. The words represent common stocking stuffer presents.
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The theme cleverly connects the clue to the word selection.Ready to play? Visit the New York Times Games Strands website, accessible on most devices.
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