New York Times Strands Hints and Answers for December 23, 2024

Solve the Daily New York Times Games Strands Puzzle!

A new Strands puzzle awaits you daily on the New York Times Games website. This word-search game presents a unique challenge: the words remain hidden, requiring you to deduce the common theme from a single clue. Even experienced players might find this puzzle tricky. This guide provides assistance, including hints and solutions.

NYT Games Strands 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)

Here are some clues to guide you without revealing specific words:

Hint 1

Thematic culinary delights.

Hint 2

Think festive coffee shop additions.

Hint 3

Ingredients that enhance the seasonal taste of holiday treats.

Partial Solutions (With Spoilers)

These sections reveal one word and its location within the puzzle grid.

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Peppermint

Spoiler 2

Word 2: Cranberry

Complete Solution

Ready for the full answer? This section reveals all themed words and a completed puzzle image.

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 festive treats.

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