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These are the hints and answers for the Friday, December 20, 2024, NYT Strands puzzle, game #292. The exact theme is “Morning morsel.” Start with the theme and progressive clues below; the spangram and full answer list are further down, behind spoiler warnings.
Theme hint
The puzzle’s theme is “Morning morsel.” That wording is the theme clue, not the list of answers.
Progressive hints
Stop here if you want to solve the board yourself. The in-game hint system is unlocked by finding these unrelated words:
- CROP
- ELOPE
- FACE
- SACK
- PURE
- FEAR
Spangram hint
Spoiler-light clue: think of something associated with a breakfast bowl. The spangram touches the left edge at the fifth row and the right edge at the fourth row.
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Spangram answer
Spoiler: The spangram is CEREAL.
Full Strands answers
Full solution spoiler: The seven theme answers are:
Quick Recap
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- LOOP
- FLAKE
- CHARM
- SMACK
- PEBBLE
- CRUNCH
- CHEERIO
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