Today's Strands puzzle, themed around a Christmas visit from Santa, presents a delightful word-finding challenge. The objective is to uncover nine words, including a pangram, hidden within a letter grid. This article offers varying levels of assistance, from general hints to complete solutions.
The puzzle's clue is "A Visit From Santa".
Need a nudge? Here are some hints, revealed progressively:
Hint 1: Consider what Santa might typically bring as gifts.
Hint 2: Think about small, often individually wrapped, gifts.
Hint 3: Focus on items small enough to fit into traditional Christmas stockings.
Still stuck? Here are partial solutions with visual clues:
Word 1: Candy
Word 2: Toys
Ready for the full answer? Proceed with caution!
Complete Solution: The theme is "Stocking Stuffers". The words are: Toys, Plushie, Orange, Socks, Scarf, Coal, Candy, Pens, and a pangram.
Theme Explanation: The clue, "A Visit From Santa," directly relates to the theme of "Stocking Stuffers," as these are small gifts often found in Christmas stockings.
Ready to test your skills? Play Strands on the New York Times Games website.
