New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for December 23, 2024

Tackle a brand-new Strands puzzle every day on the New York Times Games website! This word-search puzzle adds a twist: you decipher the theme from a single clue, rather than knowing the words beforehand. Even seasoned Strands players might find this challenging.

Need a helping hand? This guide provides hints, spoilers, and the full solution for Strands Puzzle #295 (December 23, 2024).

NYT Games Strands Puzzle #295, December 23, 2024

Today's puzzle features five words: a pangram and four thematically linked words. The clue is: Pass the Eggnog.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

These hints offer assistance without revealing specific words:

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Themed foods.

General Hint 2

Hint 2: Holiday latte syrups, perhaps.

General Hint 3

Hint 3: Ingredients that add festive flavor to holiday treats.

Spoilers for Two Words

Below are spoilers for two words, including their locations on the grid:

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Peppermint

Spoiler 2

Word 2: Cranberry

Complete Solution to Today's Strands

The theme is Holiday Flavors. The words are: Cranberry, Gingerbread, Peppermint, and Cocoa.

Understanding Today's Strands

"Pass the Eggnog" perfectly encapsulates the theme of Holiday Flavors. Each word represents a common holiday flavoring found in various treats.

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