Strands Help, Hints & Clues for Today, December 26

As a seasoned crossword enthusiast with a family tree as vast as a forest, I can confidently say that the December 26 edition of NYT Strands has me excited! With my extensive knowledge of family terminology and a bit of nostalgia for family reunions, this relative conjunction theme seems tailor-made for me.

Having trouble solving the NYT Strands puzzle from December 26? Here’s some help with the hints, clues, and answers to make your word-finding experience smoother. For those not familiar, this unconventional puzzle presents a six-by-eight grid for finding words. To start, you must first decipher the central theme of the puzzle and spangram. The term “spangram” refers to a description of the theme that stretches across opposite sides of the grid. After figuring out these elements, you can search for words related to the theme. This article aims to guide you through every step of the game with helpful hints and clues.

So, here is Strands’ help for the December 26 version.

Strands hint and theme for December 26

Today’s Theme: Relative Conjunction

Instead of discussing a grammatical issue, the theme here seems to be focusing on various family members.

What are the Strands answers for today, December 26?

Here’s your information broken down for easier understanding:

Spangram Theme: REUNION

  • The ‘R’ is located in the first column, forming the word in a zig-zag manner in the fourth row, ending at the last row’s ‘N’.
  • The Spangram is Reunion, related to family members, who aren’t one’s immediate family but are associated in some way or other.

List of words to locate on the grid:

  • NIECE – The ‘N’ is the first row’s word, ending the word in the next row itself.
  • GRANDCHILD – The ‘G’ is located in the fourth column and completes the word in the second row’s ‘D’.
  • NEPHEW – The ‘N’ is the fourth row’s first letter.
  • UNCLE – The ‘U’ is found in the second column and the word completes itself in the similar column only.
  • AUNT – The ‘A’ is the fifth row’s last column.
  • COUSIN – The ‘C’ is located in the third column, forming the word in a zig-zag manner.
  • INLAW- The ‘I’ is in the last column and completes the word in a ‘U’ shape.

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2024-12-26 09:40