NYT Strands Hints

Today's NYT Strands Hints & Answers (Fri, December 27, 2024)

Hints forDecember 27, 2024

Here's today's (December 27, 2024) Strands puzzle from The New York Times! This moderate-difficulty game should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. You're seeking words related to styles that have come back into vogue, fitting perfectly with the game's theme. Keep the clue "Back in style" in your mind - it will guide you toward the theme words hidden in the puzzle. If you need a hand, here are some hints:

  • Think of what was fashionable when MTV first aired.
  • Imagine an era of vibrant colors and daring hairstyles.
  • A classic "workout" material that’s stretchy.
  • Popular attire for an athletic, breezy look in cooler weather.
  • A bold electrical hue that defined a decade’s aesthetic.
  • The hairstyle that’s business in the front, party in the back.

Hinted Answers: Peek or Reveal

TODAY’S THEME: Back in style

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