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Today’s Theme, Explained

Today’s theme is ‘Keeping the faith’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

The theme of these words revolves aroundplaces of religious or spiritual significance.

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Thefirst wordis a place of worship for followers of Islam.

Thesecond wordis a portable sanctuary used in ancient times by the Israelites.

Thethird wordis a structure dedicated to religious worship, primarily associated with non-Christian faiths.

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Thefourth wordis a secluded community where monks or nuns dedicate their lives to religion.

Thefifth wordis a Christian monastery or convent, often with a church at its heart.

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Thespangramis an area designated for reverence and spiritual practices.

NYT Strands answers for December 21, 2024.