NYT Wordle Hints and Solutions for 12/23/24

The New York Times Games website offers a new Strands word puzzle daily. This word-search challenge adds a twist: the words are hidden, and you must deduce the theme from a single clue. Even experienced players might find this puzzle challenging. This guide provides hints, spoilers, and the complete solution for puzzle #295 (December 23, 2024).

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

Hints (without spoilers):

• Hint 1: Thematic food items.
• Hint 2: Flavors commonly used in holiday coffee drinks.
• Hint 3: Ingredients that enhance the holiday taste of baked goods.

Partial Spoilers (one word each):

• Word 1: Peppermint
• Word 2: Cranberry

Complete Solution:

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

Solution Explanation:

"Pass the Eggnog" perfectly encapsulates the puzzle's theme because eggnog is a quintessential holiday beverage. All the themed words represent common holiday flavors found in various treats and drinks.

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