NYT Strands December 26 2024 Hints, Spangram and Answer

26 December 2024
8 Words

Find all theme words and the spangram in today's letter grid. Need help? Use our step-by-step hints below!

Today's Theme

"Relative conjunction"

Spangram

7 letters

Theme Words

7 words

What is NYT Strands?

NYT Strands is The New York Times' captivating word puzzle that combines elements of word search with thematic word finding. Each day presents a 6×8 grid of letters where you must discover all theme words related to a specific clue, plus find the special "spangram" that spans across the grid.

Unlike traditional word searches, Strands words can change direction, creating unique shapes and paths through the grid. The challenge is not just finding words, but understanding how they all connect to the daily theme.

Today's Theme

"Relative conjunction"

Find 7 theme words and 1 spangram related to this clue

NYT Strands Grid for 26 December 2024

C
E
N
I
H
C
E
I
D
L
D
N
R
E
U
G
R
A
N
W
N
I
O
N
E
H
E
T
U
A
P
U
C
O
N
I
N
L
U
S
W
N
C
E
N
I
A
L

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Step-by-Step Hints for 26 December 2024

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Today's Theme Hint

"Relative conjunction"

All theme words relate to this clue. Think about different meanings and related concepts!

Spangram Hints

Length & Position

7 letters - spans from one side of the grid to the opposite side

Letter-by-Letter Reveal

R_____N

Theme Words (7 words)

All of these words relate to: "Relative conjunction"

4 letters: A __ T
6 letters: C ____ N
10 letters: G ________ D
5 letters: I ___ W
6 letters: N ____ W
5 letters: N ___ E
5 letters: U ___ E

Pro Tips for Solving Strands

Getting Started

  • • Look for the spangram first - it reveals the theme
  • • Start from grid corners and edges
  • • Think about the theme clue literally and figuratively

Advanced Strategy

  • • Words can change direction mid-word
  • • Look for common prefixes and suffixes
  • • Use non-theme words to unlock hint system

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Complete Solution for 26 December 2024

Here are all the answers for today's NYT Strands puzzle

🎯 Spangram Answer

REUNION

This word spans across the grid and summarizes today's theme

📝 Theme Words: "Relative conjunction"

AUNT
COUSIN
GRANDCHILD
INLAW
NEPHEW
NIECE
UNCLE

🔍 Bonus Words Found in Grid

These 556 additional words can also be formed from the grid letters

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Non-theme words that help unlock hints in the game

All Bonus Words

ADROIT
AINE
AINS
ANAN
ANDRO
ANNA
ANNAL
ANNAS
ANNO
ANNS
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ANOINT
ANOW
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ANTE
ANTEING
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ANTIGUN
ANTING
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ERNED
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ITCH
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WONT
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WREN
WRIED
556
Bonus Words
4
Shortest Word
11
Longest Word
564
Total Words
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