Issue #264 Sun 11 Aug
Strands hints — August 11, 2024
Sunday puzzles often invite a slower pace. Whether you are settling in with a paper or a cup of coffee, this grid offers a steady, thoughtful climb.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
You take the same route home and a single door is open that's never open, revealing a little more room to move.
Residential architecture and home design
ADDITIONAL ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES
Spangram 4 nudges · 11 letters
The connector word
Two-word compound noun
11 letters.
Starts with B, ends with S.
BONUSSPACES
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (7 letters)
- 2 D (4 letters)
- 3 P (5 letters)
- 4 S (7 letters)
- 5 T (7 letters)
- 6 V (7 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BA (7 letters)
- 2 DE (4 letters)
- 3 PA (5 letters)
- 4 SU (7 letters)
- 5 TE (7 letters)
- 6 VE (7 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
A small railed platform projecting from an upper story wall.
7 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BA.
BALCONY
Theme word 2 of 6 5 nudges · 4 letters
A theme word
A flat surface, usually of wood, built outdoors for lounging or dining.
4 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DE.
DECK
Theme word 3 of 6 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
A paved area adjoining a house for outdoor entertaining.
5 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PA.
PATIO
Theme word 4 of 6 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
A glass-enclosed living space designed to let in maximum natural light.
7 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SU.
SUNROOM
Theme word 5 of 6 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
A raised, leveled piece of ground, often paved, used for outdoor seating.
7 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TE.
TERRACE
Theme word 6 of 6 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
A roofed platform along the outside of a house, level with the ground floor.
7 letters.
Starts with V.
Starts with VE.
VERANDA