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New York Times Daily Crossword Clues and Solutions for 12/24/24

Author : Charlotte Jan 04,2025

Solve the Christmas Eve Strands puzzle with this helpful guide! Unsure if today's puzzle is holiday-themed? 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 features the clue "Who on Earth...?" Seven words await: one pangram and six themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues & Hints

Need a nudge without spoilers? These hints point you towards the theme:

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Earthly inhabitants.

General Hint 2

Hint 2: Common given names.

General Hint 3

Hint 3: Names found in nature.

Spoilers for Two Words

Stuck? These sections reveal one word each, along with its placement in the puzzle. Use only if you need individual help!

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Brook

Spoiler 2

Word 2: Willow

The Complete Solution

Ready for the full answer? This section reveals all themed words, the pangram, and their locations in the grid.

Today's theme is Nature Names. The words are: Holly, Willow, Brook, Laurel, River, and Clementine.

Theme Explanation

Still puzzled? This section explains how the clue, theme, and words connect.

The themed words are all names that also represent things found in nature (e.g., River). The clue, "Who on Earth...?" refers to these nature-based names.

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