Times Clues Unveiled: Dive into December 23, 2024

Solve the Daily New York Times Games Strands Puzzle: December 23, 2024

A new Strands puzzle awaits on the New York Times Games website every day. This word-search puzzle presents a unique challenge: the words are hidden, and you must deduce the common theme from a single clue. Even experienced players might find this puzzle tricky. This guide provides hints, spoilers, and the full solution to help you conquer it.

The puzzle for December 23rd, 2024, features five words to uncover: four themed words and a pangram. The clue is: Pass the Eggnog.

Hints (Without Spoilers):

• Hint 1: Think festive food items.
• Hint 2: Consider holiday latte flavorings.
• Hint 3: What flavors enhance the taste of holiday treats?

Spoilers (Partial Solutions):

Two words and their locations are revealed below. Click to reveal.

• Spoiler 1: The word is Peppermint.

• Spoiler 2: The word is Cranberry.

Complete Solution:

The full solution, including all themed words and a completed puzzle image, can be found here:

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

Explanation:

The clue, "Pass the Eggnog," perfectly encapsulates the theme. Eggnog is a classic holiday drink, and all the themed words represent common holiday flavors frequently used in festive treats and beverages.

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