Unlock Clues in NY Times Crossword for Dec. 25, 2024

Solve today's Strands Christmas puzzle! This article provides hints, clues, and even the full solution for NYT Games Strands Puzzle #297, released on December 25th, 2024. Whether you're a seasoned Strands player or a newcomer, we've got you covered.

The puzzle's theme is revealed by the clue: A Visit From Santa. Your goal is to find nine items within the letter grid, including eight themed words and a pangram.

Need a helping hand? We offer progressively revealing hints:

Hint Section (expand for clues):

These hints gradually reveal the puzzle's theme.

General Hint 1 (Expand to reveal)

What might Santa bring?

General Hint 2 (Expand to reveal)

Small gifts.

General Hint 3 (Expand to reveal)

Small gifts to fill your sock-like decorations.

Spoiler Section (expand for partial solutions):

These sections provide solutions with visual aids.

Spoiler 1 (Expand to reveal)

Word 1: Candy

Spoiler 2 (Expand to reveal)

Word 2: Toys

Complete Solution (expand for the full answer):

This section reveals all the answers and their locations.

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

Theme Explanation (expand for details):

A further explanation of the puzzle's theme.

The clue "A Visit from Santa" suggests gifts, specifically those small enough for stockings. All themed words are typical stocking stuffers.

Ready to play? Visit the New York Times Games Strands website. It's playable on most devices with a web browser.