Solve the Daily New York Times Games Strands Puzzle! A new Strands word puzzle is available every day on the New York Times Games website. This challenging word search requires you to deduce the theme from a single clue, rather than being given the words beforehand. Even experienced players may find this puzzle tricky. This guide provides hints, spoilers, and the full solution for puzzle #295 (December 23, 2024).
NYT Games Strands Puzzle #295 - December 23, 2024
Today's puzzle features five words to find: a pangram and four thematically related words. The clue is Pass the Eggnog.
Hints (Without Spoilers)
Need a nudge without revealing the answers? These hints offer clues without giving away specific words:
Hint 1
The theme centers around food items.
Hint 2
Think of flavors often added to holiday coffee drinks.
Hint 3
Consider ingredients that add a festive taste to holiday treats.
Partial Spoilers
Ready for a bit more help? Here are two words and their locations within the puzzle grid:
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Peppermint
Spoiler 2
Word 2: Cranberry
Complete Solution
If you're stuck, here's the complete solution:
The theme is Holiday Flavors. The words are Cranberry, Gingerbread, Peppermint, and Cocoa.
Solution Explanation
"Pass the Eggnog" perfectly encapsulates the theme. Eggnog is a classic holiday beverage, and all the themed words represent common holiday flavors used in various treats and drinks.
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