Today's *Strands* puzzle from the New York Times Games brings a festive challenge for Christmas Day. To conquer this puzzle, you'll need to decipher the theme and extract the words from the jumbled letters in the grid. Whether you're a seasoned *Strands* player or new to the game, this article offers a range of clues and full solutions to help you succeed.

The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #297 December 25, 2024

Today's Strands puzzle is themed around A Visit From Santa. You'll need to find nine items, including the Spangram and eight themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

Below are three sections, each containing a hint for today's puzzle. Click the "Read More" button to reveal the clue.

General Hint 1

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.

read moreSpoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

The following sections contain spoilers for the puzzle. Click "Read More" to see the word and its placement in the grid.

Spoiler 1

Word 1: Candy

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Word 2: Toys

read moreThe Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

For the complete solution to today's puzzle, click "Read More" to see all the themed words and their placements.

The category for today is Stocking. The words are Toys, Plushie, Orange, Socks, Scarf, Coal, Candy, and Pens.

read moreToday's Strands Explained

For an explanation of how the theme ties into today's clue, click "Read More".

A Visit from Santa means you'll be getting lots of presents, and some of these might be presents that fit in your Stocking. All the themed words are little stocking stuffers you might get on Christmas.

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