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

Solve today's New York Times Games Strands puzzle, #295 (December 23, 2024), with these hints and solutions. This word-search puzzle challenges you to uncover a hidden theme from a single clue: Pass the Eggnog.

Five words are hidden: a pangram and four themed words.

Need help? These hints offer clues without revealing the entire solution:

Hint 1: Think festive foods.

Hint 2: Consider common holiday latte flavorings.

Hint 3: What flavors enhance seasonal treats?

Still stuck? Here are two word spoilers with locations:

Spoiler 1: The word "Peppermint" is one of the solutions.

Spoiler 2: "Cranberry" is another solution.

Ready for the complete solution?

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

Solution Explained:

"Pass the Eggnog" perfectly hints at the theme. Eggnog is a classic holiday beverage, and all the themed words represent popular holiday flavors found in various treats.

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