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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 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 to Today's Strands
This section reveals the entire solution, including themed words, the pangram, and their placement.
The theme is Nature Names. The words are Holly, Willow, Brook, Laurel, River, Clementine.
Today's Strands Explained
This section breaks down the connection between the clue, theme, and words.
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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