Overview
- The theme for the December 14 Strands is titled "Pricy Pairing," pointing to upscale surf-and-turf fare.
- Today's spangram is "Surf and Turf," which Mashable reports spans the grid horizontally.
- The solution set comprises Ribeye, Sirloin, Crab, Shrimp, Scallop, and Lobster alongside the spangram.
- Forbes published hints, the full answers, a completed grid, and brief solving commentary by Erik Kain.
- Mashable and Today each ran guides confirming the theme, spangram, and word list for players seeking assistance.