NYT Publishes Solution to December 25, 2024 Puzzle

Today's Strands puzzle, themed "A Visit From Santa," presents a Christmas-themed word search challenge. The objective is to locate nine words within a letter grid, including eight themed words and a pangram. This guide offers hints, partial solutions, and the complete answer to help you conquer this festive puzzle.

Hints & Clues:

Three general hints progressively narrow down the theme:

• Hint 1: What might Santa bring? (Suggests gifts)
• Hint 2: Small gifts. (Specifies smaller items)
• Hint 3: Small gifts to fill your sock-like decorations. (Reveals the "stocking" theme)

Partial Solutions (Spoilers):

Two words, along with their locations in the grid, are revealed:

• Word 1: Candy

• Word 2: Toys

Complete Solution:

The complete solution, including all themed words and their positions within the grid, is available:

The category is Stocking. The words are Toys, Plushie, Orange, Socks, Scarf, Coal, Candy, and Pens.

Theme Explanation:

The clue "A Visit From Santa" directly relates to the "Stocking" theme. The themed words represent typical small gifts found in Christmas stockings.

Ready to play? Find the New York Times Games Strands puzzle on their website, accessible on most devices.