New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for December 25, 2024

This Christmas Day, the NYT Games Strands puzzle presents a festive challenge! Solve the puzzle by identifying the theme and unraveling the jumbled letters within the grid.

Even experienced Strands players might need assistance. This guide provides hints, clues, and—if you're truly stuck—the complete solution.

NYT Games Strands Puzzle #297 (December 25, 2024)

Today's Strands puzzle clue is A Visit From Santa. Nine items are hidden: a pangram and eight thematically related words.

NYT Games Strands Clues

The following sections each reveal a single word, offering increasing levels of assistance.

General Hint 1

Hint 1: What might Santa bring?

General Hint 2

Hint 2: Small gifts.

General Hint 3

Hint 3: Small gifts to fill your sock-like decorations.

Spoilers for Two Words

These sections reveal two words and their locations within the grid.

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Candy

Spoiler 2

Word 2: Toys

Complete Solution to Today's Strands

The full solution, including all themed words and their positions, is below.

The theme is Stocking. The words are Toys, Plushie, Orange, Socks, Scarf, Coal, Candy, and Pens.

Solution Explanation

The clue, A Visit from Santa, points to Christmas gifts. The theme, Stocking, reflects common stocking stuffer items.

Play Strands on the New York Times Games website—accessible on most devices.