Discover Answers and Tips for NYT Crossword Solver 12/25/2024

Today's Strands puzzle, themed "A Visit From Santa," challenges players to uncover nine items within a letter grid. This includes a pangram and eight thematically related words. Need a hand? This guide provides hints, partial solutions, and the complete answer.

Clues and Hints:

Three hints offer increasing levels of guidance, focusing on typical Santa-delivered gifts:

• Hint 1: What might Santa bring?

• Hint 2: Small gifts.

• Hint 3: Small gifts to fill your sock-like decorations.

Partial Solutions:

Two sections reveal a word and its location in the grid:

• Word 1: Candy

• Word 2: Toys

Complete Solution:

The puzzle's theme is revealed as Stocking, with the following words: Toys, Plushie, Orange, Socks, Scarf, Coal, Candy, and Pens.

Theme Explanation:

The clue "A Visit From Santa" connects to the "Stocking" theme because the listed items are common stocking stuffers.

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