Today's Strands puzzle, themed "A Visit From Santa," presents a Christmas-themed word puzzle. The challenge involves identifying nine items, including a pangram and eight thematically related words, hidden within a grid of jumbled letters.
Even experienced Strands players might find this puzzle challenging. This guide provides varying levels of assistance, from general hints to complete solutions.
NYT Games Strands Puzzle #297 (December 25, 2024)
General Hints:
Hint 1: Consider what Santa might bring as gifts.
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Hint 2: Think about small, typical gifts.
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Hint 3: Focus on small gifts that might fit into Christmas stockings.
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Word Spoilers:
Word 1: Candy
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Word 2: Toys
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Complete Solution:
The overarching theme is Stocking. The eight themed words are: Toys, Plushie, Orange, Socks, Scarf, Coal, Candy, and Pens.
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Theme Explanation:
The clue, "A Visit From Santa," alludes to Christmas gifts. The "Stocking" theme reflects the common practice of filling stockings with small gifts. All the themed words represent items typically found in Christmas stockings.
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