Issue #300 Tue 23 Apr
Strands hints — April 23, 2024
A quiet Tuesday morning in the kitchen. The counter is clear, the oven is preheating, and the recipe card is finally out of the drawer.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A dusting on the counter, the measured pour into the mixing bowl, and the checklist of items required to bring a project to life.
Culinary preparation
COMPONENTS OF A RECIPE
Spangram 4 nudges · 11 letters
The connector word
Single word noun
11 letters.
Starts with I, ends with S.
INGREDIENTS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (6 letters)
- 2 F (5 letters)
- 3 P (5 letters)
- 4 S (4 letters)
- 5 S (5 letters)
- 6 S (5 letters)
- 7 V (7 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BU (6 letters)
- 2 FL (5 letters)
- 3 PE (5 letters)
- 4 SA (4 letters)
- 5 SU (5 letters)
- 6 SY (5 letters)
- 7 VA (7 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
Something you might slice thinly to place atop a piece of warm toast.
6 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BU.
BUTTER
Theme word 2 of 7 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
A fine white powder that coats your hands when you are kneading dough.
5 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FL.
FLOUR
Theme word 3 of 7 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
A hard-shelled nut that you crack open to reveal a rich, wrinkled kernel.
5 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PE.
PECAN
Theme word 4 of 7 5 nudges · 4 letters
A theme word
You only need a pinch to bring out the depth in a savory dish.
4 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SA.
SALT
Theme word 5 of 7 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
Crystalized granules that turn clear when dissolved in a hot liquid.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SU.
SUGAR
Theme word 6 of 7 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
A viscous, amber-colored liquid that clings to the back of a spoon.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SY.
SYRUP
Theme word 7 of 7 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
The dark, aromatic extract that adds a floral note to your morning coffee.
7 letters.
Starts with V.
Starts with VA.
VANILLA