Solve today's New York Times Games Strands puzzle, themed around holiday flavors! This word-search challenge presents a twist: the words are hidden, and you must deduce the theme from the clue: "Pass the Eggnog."

This puzzle features five words: a pangram and four themed words related to holiday flavors.

Need a hand? Here are some hints without revealing specific words:

Hints

Hint 1: Think festive foods.

Hint 2: Consider holiday latte additions.

Hint 3: What flavors enhance seasonal treats?

Still stuck? Here are two word spoilers with locations:

Word Spoilers

Word 1: Peppermint

Word 2: Cranberry

Ready for the complete solution?

Solution

The theme is Holiday Flavors. The words are Cranberry, Gingerbread, Peppermint, and Cocoa.

Solution Explanation

"Pass the Eggnog" perfectly encapsulates the theme because eggnog itself is a classic holiday flavor. The other words represent common holiday flavors found in various treats.

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