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NYT Games Strands Puzzle #296, December 24, 2024
Today's Strands puzzle clue is Who on Earth...? Seven words are to be found: one pangram and six themed words.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
Need a helping hand without spoilers? These hints subtly guide 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 that are also natural elements.
Spoilers for Two Words
These sections contain individual word spoilers and placement screenshots. Use only if you need help with specific words.
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Brook
Spoiler 2
Word 2: Willow
The Complete Answer
This section reveals the full solution: themed words, the pangram, and their placement in the grid.
The theme is Nature Names. The words are Holly, Willow, Brook, Laurel, River, and Clementine.
Theme Explanation
This section explains the puzzle's logic.
The themed words are all names that also represent things found in nature (e.g., River). The clue "Who on Earth...?" refers to these names of earthly origin.
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