Issue #51 Tue 23 Apr
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — 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 hints · 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 hints · 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 hints · 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 hints · 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 hints · 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 hints · 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 hints · 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 hints · 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
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- BUTTER
- FLOUR
- PECAN
- SALT
- SUGAR
- SYRUP
- VANILLA
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on April 23, 2024. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for April 23, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on April 23, 2024?
NYT Strands on April 23, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 7 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the April 23, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 11 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "I" — the hints above ease you toward the rest one step at a time, without spelling it out.
What is the theme of NYT Strands on April 23, 2024?
We keep the theme under wraps here so nothing is spoiled — but the ladder above walks you into it, starting with the puzzle's overall vibe. Want it stated outright, with the spangram and all 7 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 7 theme words · 11-letter spangram