Solve today's Strands Christmas Day puzzle! This article provides hints, clues, and even the full solution to help you unravel the word puzzle. The theme is cleverly hidden, so let's uncover it together.
Today's Strands puzzle clue is A Visit From Santa. Nine items need to be found: a pangram and eight themed words.
Each section below reveals one word from the puzzle. Click "read more" to reveal the hint.
Hint 1: What might Santa bring?
read more
Gifts!
Hint 2: Small gifts.
read more
Think small presents suitable for a stocking.
Hint 3: Small gifts to fill your sock-like decorations.
read more
Stocking stuffers!
These sections reveal two words and their locations on the grid.
Word 1: Candy
read more
[Image of Candy placement in the grid]
Word 2: Toys
read more
[Image of Toys placement in the grid]
Ready for the complete solution? This section reveals all themed words and their positions.
The category is Stocking. The words are Toys, Plushie, Orange, Socks, Scarf, Coal, Candy, and Pens.
read more
[Image showing the placement of all words in the grid]
Here's the theme's connection to the clue.
"A Visit from Santa" implies many gifts, many of which are typically Stocking stuffers. All themed words represent small items found in Christmas stockings.
read more
The puzzle's theme perfectly aligns with the traditional Christmas imagery of stocking stuffers.
Ready to play? Visit the New York Times Games Strands website, accessible on most devices.
LATEST ARTICLES 19
2025-12
Galaxiga: Space Arcade Shooter combines the nostalgic thrill of Galaga and Space Invaders with the intensity of a modern shooter experience. Dodge relentless alien attacks, enhance your powerful spacecraft, and race to the top of worldwide rankings i
Author: JacobReading:0
18
2025-12
The summer gaming showcases have concluded, giving us a comprehensive look at the exciting titles coming our way over the next year. Throughout IGN's Summer of Gaming, we've witnessed numerous thrilling announcements - from the surprise reveal of Res
Author: JacobReading:2
18
2025-12
Stellar Blade Crossover Lands in Nikke with Memories Teller EventThe gaming community is buzzing with excitement as Goddess of Victory: Nikke prepares to launch its highly anticipated Stellar Blade collaboration titled "Memories Teller" on June 12. T
Author: JacobReading:2
18
2025-12
Season 14: No Toys Get Left Behind! is now liveForky, Lotso, and Zurg join the battleNew Tales event combines PvP and PvE gameplayDisney Speedstorm's latest season, No Toys Get Left Behind!, launched last week and brings Toy Story characters to the r
Author: JacobReading:2
