NYT Strands Hints

Today's NYT Strands Hints & Answers (Tue, December 24, 2024)

Hints forDecember 24, 2024

Here's today's (December 24, 2024) challenging Strands puzzle! This medium-difficulty game should take around 15 minutes to complete. You're searching for words that fit the theme "Who on earth...?" and they all share a common bond. The clue hints at nature names, so think along those lines. If you need a little help, here's:

  • Think of songs that mention beautiful tree names.
  • Iconic rivers have inspired many tales and names.
  • Ever heard of a sweet, orange-tinted fruit?
  • Holidays often feature a certain spiky plant.
  • Names often drawn from nature’s peaceful streams.

Hinted Answers: Peek or Reveal

TODAY’S THEME: Who on earth ...?

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