Tackle a brand-new Strands puzzle every day on the New York Times Games website! This word-search game adds a twist: you don't see the words beforehand. Instead, you must deduce the shared theme from a single clue. Even seasoned Strands players might find this puzzle challenging. But don't worry, we've got the help you need, including hints and spoilers.
NYT Games Strands Puzzle #295, December 23, 2024
Today's Strands puzzle features five words to find: a pangram and four themed words. The clue is: **Pass the Eggnog**.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
Need hints without spoilers? These tips will help you solve the puzzle without revealing the words themselves.
General Hint 1
Hint 1: Themed foods.
read moreGeneral Hint 2
Hint 2: Holiday latte syrups, perhaps.
read moreGeneral Hint 3
Hint 3: Ingredients that add festive flavors to holiday treats.
read moreSpoilers for Two Words in Today's Strands
These sections contain one spoiled word each, along with its location in the puzzle grid.
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Peppermint
read moreSpoiler 2
Word 2: Cranberry
read moreThe Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands
Ready for the complete solution? Find all the themed words and a completed puzzle screenshot below.
The theme is Holiday Flavors. The words are Cranberry, Gingerbread, Peppermint, and Cocoa.
read moreToday's Strands Explained
Need a deeper understanding of the puzzle? This section explains the theme, words, and clue.
“Pass the Eggnog” perfectly hints at today's Holiday Flavors theme. All the themed words represent common holiday flavors found in cookies, lattes, and other treats.
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