New York Times Crossword Hints [Date]

Solve today's Christmas Eve Strands puzzle with this helpful guide! Are you stuck on this challenging word puzzle? This guide offers spoiler-free hints, individual word solutions (if needed), a theme explanation, and the complete answer if you're truly stumped.

This article provides assistance without revealing the entire solution prematurely. We'll explore general hints, individual word spoilers (only if you choose to view them), an explanation of the puzzle's theme and clue, and finally, the full solution if necessary.

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NYT Games Strands Puzzle #296, December 24, 2024

Today's Strands puzzle features the clue "Who on Earth...?" Seven words need to be found: one pangram and six thematically related words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Need a few helpful hints without spoilers? The sections below offer subtle clues to guide you towards today's theme.

General Hint 1

This puzzle's theme is surprisingly relevant to the holiday season.

General Hint 2

Consider individuals who might be known for their worldwide impact.

General Hint 3

The pangram is a relatively common word.

Spoiler 1 (Individual Word Hints)

Click to reveal a hint and solution for one word, along with its placement in the puzzle.

Spoiler 2 (Complete Solution)

View the full solution, including all themed words and the pangram, along with their grid positions.

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