Wordle Guide for December 24, 2024: Tips & Solution

Solve the Christmas Eve Strands puzzle with this helpful guide! Unsure if today's puzzle is holiday-themed? This guide provides spoiler-free hints, individual word solutions (if needed), a theme explanation, and the complete answer.

NYT Games Strands Puzzle #296, December 24, 2024

Today's Strands puzzle clue is Who on Earth...? Find one pangram and six themed words (seven total).

New York Times Games Strands Clues & Hints

Need a nudge without spoilers? These hints point you towards the theme:

General Hint 1

Hint 1: Earthly inhabitants.

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Hint 2: Common given names.

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Hint 3: Names found in nature.

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Stuck? These sections offer individual word solutions and placement hints. Only open if you need help!

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Brook

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Word 2: Willow

read moreComplete Solution to Today's Strands

Ready for the answer? This section reveals all themed words, the pangram, and their placement.

Today's theme is Nature Names. The words are Holly, Willow, Brook, Laurel, River, and Clementine.

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Still puzzled? This section breaks down the clue, theme, and word connections.

The themed words are all Nature Names—given names that also represent natural elements (e.g., River). The clue, "Who on Earth...", refers to these earthly names.

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