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 ‘Who on earth …?’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

The theme refers to baby names drawn from plants, trees, rivers, and other natural elements.

Spoilers spelt out in the Strands style.

Expand below to seehintsfortoday’s words.

Thefirst wordis the festive greenery decking the halls.

Thesecond wordis the graceful tree that sways like a natural dancer.

Thethird wordis the gentle stream that whispers through the woods.

Thefourth wordis the leafy crown fit for a poetic champion.

Thefifth wordis the mighty flow that carves paths through the land.

Thesixth wordis the juicy burst of sunshine packed in a tiny peel.

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Thespangramis the trend where Mother Nature moonlights as a baby name consultant.

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NYT Strands answers for December 24, 2024.