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NYT Games Strands Puzzle #296, December 24, 2024
Today's Strands puzzle features the clue Who on Earth...? Seven words await: 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 found in nature.
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, including themed words, the pangram, and their placement.
The theme is NatureNames. The words are Holly, Willow, Brook, Laurel, River, and Clementine.
Theme Explanation
Need a deeper understanding? This section breaks down the clue, theme, and word connections.
The themed words are all names that also represent natural elements (e.g., River). The clue "Who on Earth..." refers to these earthly names.
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