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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: six themed words and one pangram.
New York Times Games Strands Clues
Need a nudge without spoilers? These hints point you towards the theme:
General Hint 1
Hint 1: Inhabitants of Earth.
General Hint 2
Hint 2: Common given names.
General Hint 3
Hint 3: Names that are also natural elements.
Spoilers for Two Words
Individual word spoilers and placement are below. Only open if you need help with specific words.
Spoiler 1
Word 1: Brook
Spoiler 2
Word 2: Willow
The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands
The complete solution, including themed words and pangram, is revealed below. Use only if you're completely stumped!
The theme is NatureNames. The words are Holly, Willow, Brook, Laurel, River, and Clementine.
Today's Strands Explained
A detailed explanation of the theme and clue connection is provided here.
The themed words are all Nature Names – given names that also represent natural elements (e.g., River). The clue, "Who on Earth...?", refers to these names originating from the Earth.
Play Strands on the New York Times Games website – accessible on most devices.
