Issue #218 Sat 20 Jul
Strands hints — July 20, 2024
A quiet Saturday morning puzzle. The grid is straightforward, though it requires a steady hand.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
You take the same route home and a single door is open that's never open.
Formal dining room arrangements
FORMAL DINING LAYOUT
Spangram 4 nudges · 12 letters
The connector word
Single compound word
12 letters.
Starts with P, ends with G.
PLACESETTING
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 F (4 letters)
- 2 G (5 letters)
- 3 K (5 letters)
- 4 N (6 letters)
- 5 P (5 letters)
- 6 S (6 letters)
- 7 S (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 FO (4 letters)
- 2 GL (5 letters)
- 3 KN (5 letters)
- 4 NA (6 letters)
- 5 PL (5 letters)
- 6 SA (6 letters)
- 7 SP (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 nudges · 4 letters
A theme word
Use this to secure a bit of salad before it slips away.
4 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FO.
FORK
Theme word 2 of 7 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
Fill it to the brim with water or something stronger.
5 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GL.
GLASS
Theme word 3 of 7 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
Necessary for dividing a tough piece of steak.
5 letters.
Starts with K.
Starts with KN.
KNIFE
Theme word 4 of 7 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
Fold it carefully on your lap to avoid any spills.
6 letters.
Starts with N.
Starts with NA.
NAPKIN
Theme word 5 of 7 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
A flat circular surface for your main course.
5 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PL.
PLATE
Theme word 6 of 7 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
It catches the occasional drip from your teacup.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SA.
SAUCER
Theme word 7 of 7 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
The curved tool you reach for when the soup arrives.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SP.
SPOON