NYT Strands Hints

Today's NYT Strands Hints & Answers (Sat, December 28, 2024)

Hints forDecember 28, 2024

Here's today's (December 28, 2024) essential-themed Strands puzzle! This medium-difficulty word search should take around 15 minutes to solve. You're hunting for aromatic elements that can refresh your senses, fitting perfectly with the clue "Just the essentials." Keep this clue in mind as it hints at the soothing nature of the theme words. If you're stuck, here are some hints that might help:

  • Think natural scents that drift through a calming spa.
  • Picture a forest retreat with fragrant wood and herbal essences.
  • Imagine the aromatic benefits your senses crave in tranquility.
  • Sometimes, a single word can capture therapeutic fragrances.

Hinted Answers: Peek or Reveal

TODAY’S THEME: Just the essentials

AROMATHERAPY
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