Issue #168 Wed 10 Jul
Strands hints — July 10, 2024
Some puzzles ask for a quick study of the grid, while others demand a longer look at the map. This one leans into the latter.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Whatever you set the night before is what gets you up — for better or worse.
Classic children's literature
FAMOUS BOY WHO REFUSED TO GROW UP
Spangram 4 nudges · 8 letters
The connector word
Two-word proper noun
8 letters.
Starts with P, ends with N.
PETERPAN
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (9 letters)
- 2 D (7 letters)
- 3 H (4 letters)
- 4 L (6 letters)
- 5 M (7 letters)
- 6 P (7 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CR (9 letters)
- 2 DA (7 letters)
- 3 HO (4 letters)
- 4 LA (6 letters)
- 5 ME (7 letters)
- 6 PI (7 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 nudges · 9 letters
A theme word
A heavy, toothy presence waiting in the water with a rhythmic ticking sound.
9 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CR.
CROCODILE
Theme word 2 of 6 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
The children of a respectable London household who find themselves whisked away.
7 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DA.
DARLING
Theme word 3 of 6 5 nudges · 4 letters
A theme word
A sharp, metal accessory that replaced a hand lost in a fierce encounter.
4 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HO.
HOOK
Theme word 4 of 6 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
A secluded, shimmering body of water where moonlight plays on the surface.
6 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LA.
LAGOON
Theme word 5 of 6 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
A mythical inhabitant of the tide who is rarely seen above the waves.
7 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with ME.
MERMAID
Theme word 6 of 6 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
Bandits of the high seas who favor eye patches and hidden treasure.
7 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PI.
PIRATES