Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Dec. 14, #286 December 14, 2024 By Gael Cooper Here are some hints — and the answers — for the Dec. 14 Strands puzzle, No. 286. Source: CNET Updated: December 14, 2024 at 4:00 am ◀ Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Dec. 14, #82 China’s Xi Jinping to make 3-day visit to Macau from Wednesday ▶