Issue #102 Mon 3 Jun
Strands hints — June 3, 2024
The pantry offers a quiet education in patience for those willing to let time do the heavy lifting.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A bubbling jar on the windowsill, the sharp tang that hits the back of your throat, the patient waiting for the jar to change.
Culinary science and kitchen traditions
BIOLOGICAL TRANSFORMATION PROCESSES
Spangram 4 nudges · 9 letters
The connector word
Single adjective describing a state of change
9 letters.
Starts with F, ends with D.
FERMENTED
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 K (5 letters)
- 2 K (6 letters)
- 3 K (8 letters)
- 4 M (4 letters)
- 5 S (10 letters)
- 6 Y (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 KE (5 letters)
- 2 KI (6 letters)
- 3 KO (8 letters)
- 4 MI (4 letters)
- 5 SA (10 letters)
- 6 YO (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
A drinkable dairy product with a slightly tart, pourable consistency.
5 letters.
Starts with K.
Starts with KE.
KEFIR
Theme word 2 of 6 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
Spicy, pungent cabbage prepared with heavy seasoning and left to sit.
6 letters.
Starts with K.
Starts with KI.
KIMCHI
Theme word 3 of 6 5 nudges · 8 letters
A theme word
An effervescent, tea-based beverage that develops a distinct vinegary profile.
8 letters.
Starts with K.
Starts with KO.
KOMBUCHA
Theme word 4 of 6 5 nudges · 4 letters
A theme word
A savory, protein-rich paste usually whisked into hot water for a soup base.
4 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MI.
MISO
Theme word 5 of 6 5 nudges · 10 letters
A theme word
Finely shredded cabbage that turns pleasantly sour after weeks in a brine.
10 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SA.
SAUERKRAUT
Theme word 6 of 6 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
A thick, creamy breakfast staple often swirled with fruit or honey.
6 letters.
Starts with Y.
Starts with YO.
YOGURT