Issue #284 Thu 12 Dec
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — December 12, 2024
The kitchen counter is covered in flour and scraps of dough. Today's grid requires a steady hand and a bit of patience.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Flour dusted over the counter, the sharp metal press meeting the soft, rolled-out surface to create a uniform silhouette.
Kitchen tools and baking preparation
KITCHEN UTENSILS FOR SHAPING DOUGH
Spangram 4 hints · 12 letters
The connector word
Compound noun
12 letters.
Starts with C, ends with R.
COOKIECUTTER
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (5 letters)
- 2 B (4 letters)
- 3 B (5 letters)
- 4 D (7 letters)
- 5 F (6 letters)
- 6 H (5 letters)
- 7 S (4 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AN (5 letters)
- 2 BE (4 letters)
- 3 BU (5 letters)
- 4 DI (7 letters)
- 5 FL (6 letters)
- 6 HE (5 letters)
- 7 ST (4 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A heavenly figure often placed at the very top of a holiday tree.
5 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AN.
ANGEL
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A metal object that makes a resonant sound when struck by a clapper.
4 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BE.
BELL
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A long-eared creature that hops through the grass and hides painted eggs.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BU.
BUNNY
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A precious, multifaceted gemstone known for its exceptional hardness and brilliance.
7 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DI.
DIAMOND
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A colorful garden bloom that grows from a seed and turns toward the sun.
6 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FL.
FLOWER
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
An iconic symbol of affection, often drawn in red to represent love.
5 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HE.
HEART
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A luminous point of light seen in the night sky, often with five distinct points.
4 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with ST.
STAR
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- ANGEL
- BELL
- BUNNY
- DIAMOND
- FLOWER
- HEART
- STAR
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on December 12, 2024. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for December 12, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on December 12, 2024?
NYT Strands on December 12, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 7 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the December 12, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 12 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "C" — the hints above ease you toward the rest one step at a time, without spelling it out.
What is the theme of NYT Strands on December 12, 2024?
We keep the theme under wraps here so nothing is spoiled — but the ladder above walks you into it, starting with the puzzle's overall vibe. Want it stated outright, with the spangram and all 7 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 7 theme words · 12-letter spangram
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 12-letter spangram