Strands hints today: Clues and answers on Monday, December 23 2024

Some hints, tips and the spangram to guess in Strands on December 23, 2024, along with the answers.

WARNING: THERE ARE STRANDS SPOILERS AHEAD! DO NOT READ FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT THE DECEMBER 23, 2024 STRANDS ANSWER SPOILED FOR YOU.

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Have you been playing Strands, the super fun game from the New York Times, the makers of Connections and other brain-teasers like Wordle in which you have to do a search in a jumble of letters and find words based on a theme? It’s pretty fun and sometimes very challenging, so we’re here to help you out with some clues and the answers, including the “Spangram” that connects all the words.

Let’s start with the clue: Pass the eggnog.

If you want our help? Think about the holidays! As for the answers, scroll below the photo below:

(Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Cocoa, Peppermint, Cranberry, Gingerbread

The Spangram is … HOLIDAY FLAVOR.

Connections hints, clues and answers on Monday, December 23 2024

Some clues hints, tips and strategies to guess Connections on December 23, 2024, along with the answers.

WARNING: THERE ARE CONNECTIONS SPOILERS AHEAD! DO NOT READ FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT THE DECEMBER 23, 2024 NYT CONNECTIONS ANSWER SPOILED FOR YOU.

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Have you been playing Connections, the super fun word game from the New York Times that has people sharing those multi-colored squares on social media like they did with Wordle? It’s pretty fun and sometimes very challenging, so we’re here to help you out with some clues and the answer for the four categories that you need to know:

1. These all sounds the same.

2. Think shirts.

3. A way you might count up a large stack of money.

4. Another addition to this would be ____ sized.

The answers are below this photo:

(Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

1. Homophones

2. Necklines

3. Ways to express 1,000

4. Super ____

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Wordle hint today: Clues for December 23 2024 NYT puzzle #1283

Some clues, tips, strategies to guess Wordle on December 23, along with the answer.

WARNING: THERE ARE WORDLE SPOILERS AHEAD! DO NOT READ FURTHER IF YOU DON’T WANT THE DECEMBER 23, 2024 WORDLE ANSWER SPOILED FOR YOU.

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We’ve seen some hard Wordle words over the years and if you’re here, you’re probably struggling with today’s and are looking for some help. So let’s run down a few clues with today’s Wordle that could help you solve it:

1. It has three vowels.

2. Two are the same.

3. It’s associated with a hot place.

And the answer to today’s Wordle is below this photo:

(Photo Illustration by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

It’s ….

SAUNA.

While you’re here, some more Wordle advice:

How do I play Wordle?

Go to this link from the New York Times and start guessing words.

What are the best Wordle starting words?

That’s a topic we’ve covered a bunch here. According to the Times’ WordleBot, the best starting word is: CRANE. Others that I’ve seen include ADIEU, STARE and ROAST.

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Anna DeBeer injury update: Will Louisville volleyball star play vs. Penn State in title game?

Will the Louisville star be available for the final?

This post has been updated with new information.

We’re down to the finals in the NCAA women’s volleyball tournament, with Louisville facing Penn State, but we’ll see if star and Louisville native Anna DeBeer will play on Sunday.

She had an ankle injury in the semifinal match against Pitt and was spotted with a walking boot after, and head coach Dani Busboom Kelly called her “day-to-day” noting that she wouldn’t have played if the game was the next day, but that a day of rest would help.

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“We’re going to do everything we can to get her on the court,” Busboom Kelly said, via the Courier Journal. “But we do have a great team behind her if she can’t go.”

So: we’ll see.

UPDATE: she’s a “game-time decision” and was seen dressed for warmups, but it’s unclear if she’s actually playing.

UPDATE 2: it doesn’t sound like she’s playing. She’s out of the starting lineup.

Is Jaylen Waddle playing today? Injury updates for Dolphins WR

Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is dealing with a knee injury. Here are the latest updates.

Update: Waddle is inactive

Jaylen Waddle has been a durable player for most of his time with the Miami Dolphins, but suffered a knee injury in Week 15 that has his status for Sunday in doubt.

The fourth-year wide receiver, who has only missed three games in his career, was rolled up on from behind while blocking against the Houston Texans. While he was ruled questionable to return to that game, Waddle spent the remainder of Week 15 watching from the sideline.

Now Waddle is doubtful to play in Week 16 against the San Francisco 49ers. Here’s what we know about the receiver’s status:

Jaylen Waddle injury update

The Dolphins used the doubtful designation seven times in the first 15 weeks of the 2024 season and are seven players ended up being ruled out. While Waddle hasn’t officially been declared unavailable and reports on his status are scarce, it’d be a shock if he played against the 49ers.

Miami also elevated Erik Ezukanma from the practice squad to provide additional receiver depth, although Grant DuBose’s move to the injured reserve may have necessitated that move, regardless.

Dolphins WR depth chart

The Dolphins also listed Tyreek Hill as questionable for Week 16, but early indications are that he’ll play Sunday. That’s important because the team’s other wide receivers Sunday will be Malik Washington, River Cracraft, and Erik Ezukanma. The Dolphins also rely heavily on running back De’Von Achane and tight end Jonnu Smith in the pass game.

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Is Tyreek Hill playing today? Injury updates for Dolphins WR

Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is dealing with a wrist injury. Here are the latest updates.

Update: Tyreek Hill is active and will play Sunday.

Tyreek Hill has made frequent appearances on the injury report this season due to a wrist injury suffered in August. But on Friday, he was limited in practice and the Miami Dolphins added “personal” to his reasons for not participating fully in the week’s preparation.

The team listed Hill as questionable for the first time in over a month. Here’s what we know about the receiver’s status:

Tyreek Hill injury update

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Hill plans to play Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers.

There’s no indication that Hill’s wrist injury has gotten worse in recent weeks. Earlier this week, the receiver said he still doesn’t plan on getting surgery any time soon.

“I just know right now in my head I’m not doing it,” Hill said of a surgery. “But if I continue to have conversations and continue to educate myself on it, then obviously I may end up doing it. But right now I’m going to say no because that’s something I don’t want to do.”

He also said he’ll play the remainder of the year, regardless if the Dolphins are in the postseason mix or not.

“I never shut it down,” Hill said. “You only get so many opportunities to play this game and I feel like I’ve got to be able to take advantage of every opportunity that I get because football is not for long.”

Dolphins WR depth chart

Keeping Hill in the lineup is crucial for the Dolphins with Jaylen Waddle expected to miss Week 16. The team’s other wide receivers Sunday will be Malik Washington, River Cracraft, and Erik Ezukanma. The Dolphins also rely heavily on running back De’Von Achane and tight end Jonnu Smith in the pass game.

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Why Tom Brady and Kevin Burkhardt aren’t calling an NFL game for Fox on Sunday in Week 16

There’s a good reason for this.

If you’re watching any of the NFL games on Fox on Sunday in 2024 Week 16, you may notice an absence: There’s no Kevin Burkhardt or Tom Brady on the mics anywhere for the network.

Why is that the case?

There’s a very good reason: the two of them called a game on Saturday between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens, so it wouldn’t make sense for them to do it again on Sunday.

So the top Fox broadcast team gets the day off, and we’ll see them next week on one of the biggest games in Week 17.

There’s your answer!

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NFL Week 16 announcers: The complete list of Sunday’s lineup in 2024

Here’s who’s on the mic for every NFL game in Week 16 in 2024.

Another NFL Sunday is here, this time in Week 16, with a full slate of games to watch and enjoy. That’s right, it’s time for some football!

And if you’re here, you may be wondering who is calling the game you’re watching. Fear not! We have answers.

Below is the list of all the Sunday games and their announcing teams in order of play-by-play announcers, analysts and reporters. We won’t list the Monday games, because we know who usually does Monday Night Football for ESPN.

So, here you go: all the announcers for this Sunday of football!

(All times listed are Eastern.)

Lions at Bears, Fox at 1 p.m.

Kenny Albert, Jonathan Vilma and Megan Olivi

Giants at Falcons, Fox at 1 p.m.

Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston and Laura Okmin

Cardinals at Panthers, Fox at 1 p.m,

Chris Myers, Mark Schlereth and Jen Hale

Browns at Bengals, CBS at 1 p.m.

Spero Dedes, Adam Archuleta and Aditi Kinkhabwala

Rams at Jets, CBS at 1 p.m.

Kevin Harlan, Trent Green and Melanie Collins

Titans at Colts, CBS at 1 p.m.

Tom McCarthy, Jay Feely, Ross Tucker and Tiffany Blackmon

Eagles at Commanders, Fox at 1 p.m.

Joe Davis, Greg Olsen and Pam Oliver

Vikings at Seahawks, Fox at 4:05 p.m.

Adam Amin, Mark Sanchez and Kristina Pink

Patriots at Bills, CBS at 4:25 p.m.

Ian Eagle, Charles Davis and Evan Washburn

Jaguars at Radiers, CBS at 4:25 p.m.

Andrew Catalon, Tiki Barber, Jason McCourty and AJ Ross

49ers at Dolphins, CBS at 4:25 p.m.

Jim Nantz, Tony Romo and Tracy Wolfson

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Buccaneers at Cowboys, NBC at 8:20 p.m.

Mike Tirico, Cris Collinsworth and Melissa Stark

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Indianapolis Colts schedule: Are Colts playing today? 

Are the Indianapolis Colts playing today? Here’s a look at the schedule and the games to come. 

Will the Indianapolis Colts be on the field today in Week 16 of the NFL schedule?

Following a loss in Week 15 to the Denver Broncos, the Colts will return home to Lucas Oil Stadium in Week 16 to face the Tennessee Titans.

Even after Sunday’s loss in Denver, the Colts’ playoff hopes were still alive; however, they would take another hit during Thursday Night Football with the LA Chargers win over those same Broncos.

As one would expect, an immense amount of help is required for the Colts right now, but step No. 1 is taking care of their own business on the field and finding that elusive consistency.

To preview the Colts vs. Titans Week 16 matchup, click here.

Colts 2024 schedule

  • Sept. 8: vs. Houston (L, 27-29)
  • Sept. 15: at Green Bay (L, 10-16)
  • Sept. 22: vs. Chicago (W, 21-16)
  • Sept. 29: vs. Pittsburgh (W, 27-24)
  • Oct. 6: at Jacksonville (L, 34-37)
  • Oct 13: at Tennessee (W, 20-17)
  • Oct. 20: vs. Miami (W, 16-10)
  • Oct. 27: at Houston (L, 20-23)
  • Nov. 3: at Minnesota (L, 13-21)
  • Nov. 10: vs. Buffalo (L, 20-30)
  • Nov. 17: at New York Jets (W, 28-27)
  • Nov. 24: vs Detroit (L, 6-24)
  • Dec. 1: at New England (W, 25-24)
  • Dec. 8: Bye Week
  • Dec. 15: at Denver (L, 13-31)
  • Record: 6-8

Will Hailee Steinfeld be at Josh Allen’s game for Bills-Patriots on Sunday?

Will we see Josh Allen’s fiancée on Sunday?

Taylor Swift isn’t the only famous significant other of an NFL player.

Actress and singer Hailee Steinfeld is dating Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen — and now they’re engaged!! — and even though we’ve seen only glimpses of the pair together, they’re a couple. And earlier in 2024, we saw Steinfeld cheer on Allen during a Monday night game.

Which brings us to this question: will she attend Sunday’s Bills game against the New England Patriots?

It’s a home game, for what it’s worth, so that may help. So maybe she’ll attend? We’ve seen no indication either way. But here’s Allen talking about his engagement recently.

We’ll see!

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