Today’s NYT Strands Hints, Answers and Help for Dec. 9, #281 December 9, 2024 By Gael Cooper Here are some hints — and the answers — for the Dec. 9 Strands puzzle, No. 281. Source: CNET Updated: December 9, 2024 at 4:00 am ◀ Today’s NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints and Answers for Dec. 9, #77 Battle secrets of Han dynasty, Hong Kong’s ‘haunted house’: 5 weekend reads you missed ▶