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:
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Hint 1: What might Santa bring?
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Hint 2: Small gifts.
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Hint 3: Small gifts to fill your sock-like decorations.
Partial Solutions:
Two sections reveal a word and its location in the grid:
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Word 1: Candy
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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.
Ready to play? Visit the New York Times Games Strands website.
