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New York Times Offers Daily Clues for December 25th Crossword Puzzle

Author : Camila Jan 11,2025

Today's Strands puzzle, themed "A Visit From Santa," challenges players to uncover nine items within a letter grid, including a pangram and eight themed words. This guide provides assistance, from general hints to complete solutions.

Hints & Clues:

Three general hints, each revealing a subtle clue, are provided below. These hints progressively narrow down the puzzle's theme.

Hint 1: What might Santa bring?

Hint 2: Small gifts.

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

Spoilers (Partial Solutions):

Two sections below offer spoilers, including the solution for one word and its location within the grid.

Word 1: Candy

Word 2: Toys

Complete Solution:

The complete solution, including all themed words and their positions in the grid, is available below. Proceed with caution if you prefer to solve the puzzle independently.

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

Theme Explanation:

The theme, "A Visit From Santa," aligns with the "Stocking" category. The words represent typical small gifts found in Christmas stockings.

Play Strands on the New York Times Games website, accessible on most devices.

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