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Strands Hints and Answers (December 22, 2024): Stuck on today's Strands? We've got today's Strands hints and answers to guide you through it!
Strands is a daily game on New York Times, with a new grid of letters and themes for players to rack their brains. Although the game provides the puzzle's theme and some hints, it can get difficult to find the answers.
If you are one of those struggling with today's NYT Strands, you have stumbled upon the right place. We'll help you solve today's spangram and find all the words.
WARNING: Spoilers ahead! Only read on if you want to know today's Strands answers.
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Today's Strands Theme
Before we show the hints and the answers, let's check the given theme for today.
Today's theme is:
ARE YOU LISTENING?
The theme may not be obvious at first, so here’s a quick breakdown to point you in the right direction.
- Today's theme evokes the imagery and sounds associated with a festive winter atmosphere. Picture the joyful tones ringing out during a chilly season, accompanied by the sparkling beauty of nature. Envision the serene environment transformed by white, fluffy precipitation, inviting leisurely strolls and joyful gatherings.
Today's NYT Strands Hints
Still confused about the words? Here are some hints to help you:
Strands Hint 1: What are the starting letters of today's words?
There are 6 words including the spangram.
Below are the starting letters & lengths for each of the theme words:
- Starts with "B" and has 5 letters.
- Starts with "G" and has 10 letters.
- Starts with "S" and has 6 letters.
- Starts with "S" and has 4 letters.
- Starts with "W" and has 7 letters.
And today's spangram starts with "W".
Strands Hint 2: Where are today's words located on today's strands grid?
Here are some clues about their starting positions. For all words except the spangram:
- 2 words start from the top row
- 2 words start from the right edge of the grid
- 1 word starts from the middle of the grid
Today's NYT Strands Clue Words
One great feature of Strands is the in-game hints. If you’d like to use them, look for these words on the board:
- DOWL
- NOONERS
- LODES
- TOWELING
- DOES
- LENGS
Right below, you’ll find today's Strands answers. Pause here if you’re not ready to see them.
Today's NYT Strands Spangram
First, let's reveal today's Strands spangram:
WINTERWONDERLAND
Today's NYT Strands Answers
If the spangram didn't help you get the answers, then you can find today's answers below:
- BELLS
- GLISTENING
- SLEIGH
- SNOW
- WALKING
Yesterday's NYT Strands Answer (21 December 2024)
Are you still tackling yesterday’s Strands (Saturday, 21 December 2024)? Or reading this from another timezone? Don’t fret—we have the answers you need!
Find yesterday's Strands answers, hints and spangram here.
Yesterday's Strands theme was:
KEEPING THE FAITH
Yesterday's Spangram was:
SACREDSPACES
Yesterday's Strands Answers were:
- ABBEY
- MONASTERY
- MOSQUE
- TABERNACLE
- TEMPLE
And that wraps up today's Strands answers, hints and spangram. If you love playing word games, we have answers and solvers to most of NYT's games. Check out:
