Strands has a whole new grid of random letters that is filled with some themed words. On this New Year's Eve, this daily puzzle game seems to have a holiday theme to it. Or does it? There is only one way to find out.

If you already know how to play Strands, you know that this puzzle game can get very challenging if you can't figure out the theme. So this article is here to help you get to that theme, figure out the words, and fill in all the words in the grid.

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The NYT Games Strands Puzzle #303 December 31, 2024

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The Strands puzzle for today has the clue Resolutions. There are seven things to find: the Spangram and six themed words.

New York Times Games Strands Clues

If you don't like the in-game hints because they give too much away, you should check out the three spoiler-free hints in the sections below. These are clues to the theme that won't ruin any of the words in this relaxing puzzle game.

General Hint 1

General Hint 2

General Hint 3

Spoilers for Two of the Words in Today's Strands

If a spoiler or two would help you for this free-to-play puzzle game, but you don't feel like saving up non-themed words to get one, you can find some below. Each of the two sections contains a single spoiler and a screenshot of where it goes in the puzzle's letter grid.

Spoiler 1

Spoiler 2

The Answer to Today's New York Times Games Strands

In the section below will be the full answer to today's New York Times Games Strands. Open up the expandable section for all the themed words, the Spangram, and the location of each of those words.

Today's Strands Explained

Don't get the puzzle after completing it? Inside the section below is a breakdown of how all the themed words, the theme, and the clue all fit together.

Want to play? Check out the New York Times Games Strands website available on almost any device with a browser.

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Strands
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March 4, 2024
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
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Developer(s)
The New York Times Company
Publisher(s)
The New York Times Company
Platform(s)
Web Browser
Genre(s)
Puzzle