Issue #306 Sat 24 Aug
Strands hints — August 24, 2024
A tidy grid often hides a simple snack. Take a moment to sift through the crumbs.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
You take the same route home and a single door is open that's never open.
Pantry staples and snack foods.
TYPES OF DRY SNACK BISCUITS
Spangram 4 nudges · 8 letters
The connector word
A single plural noun.
8 letters.
Starts with C, ends with S.
CRACKERS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (6 letters)
- 2 G (8 letters)
- 3 O (6 letters)
- 4 R (4 letters)
- 5 S (7 letters)
- 6 S (4 letters)
- 7 W (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AN (6 letters)
- 2 GO (8 letters)
- 3 OY (6 letters)
- 4 RI (4 letters)
- 5 SA (7 letters)
- 6 SO (4 letters)
- 7 WA (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
These small, shaped snacks are often found in boxes marketed to children.
6 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AN.
ANIMAL
Theme word 2 of 7 5 nudges · 8 letters
A theme word
Small, orange-colored snacks shaped like a common bowl-dwelling pet.
8 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GO.
GOLDFISH
Theme word 3 of 7 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
A thin, round, neutral-tasting snack often served alongside seafood.
6 letters.
Starts with O.
Starts with OY.
OYSTER
Theme word 4 of 7 5 nudges · 4 letters
A theme word
A light, puffed snack made from a common grain staple.
4 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RI.
RICE
Theme word 5 of 7 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
The classic, perforated square snack dusted with coarse white grains.
7 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SA.
SALTINE
Theme word 6 of 7 5 nudges · 4 letters
A theme word
A bubbly, light snack traditionally served with a plain cheese spread.
4 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SO.
SODA
Theme word 7 of 7 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
A plain, thin, and crisp snack named for the substance it is often dipped into.
5 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WA.
WATER