Navigating the twists and turns of today’sStrandspuzzle proving to be a challenge? No worries! If you find yourself scratching your head over a particularly tricky word, or if you’re at a loss for the entire solution, we’ve got you covered as your linguistic life raft.

Get a nudge in the right direction and keep your winning streak alive (and those bragging rights intact). This guide will give insights on today’s theme, offer hints, and even provide the complete solution. Let’s keep that momentum going and keep you from feeling stranded from today’s Strands.

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Today’s Theme, Explained

Today’s theme is ‘Quiet at first’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

The common theme is that all of these wordshave a letter that take a backseat in the spotlight.

Spoilers spelt out in the Strands style.

Thefirst wordis a tiny woodland dweller with a pointy hat.

Thesecond wordis what you do when you give a gift.

Thethird wordis a poetic song that doesn’t need a Spotify playlist.

Thefifth wordare what touch in a fist bump.

Thesixth wordis a memory shortcut.

Thespangramis a letter that refuses to make noise but always shows up.

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NYT Strands answers for December 9, 2024.