Issue #317 Sat 7 Sep
Strands hints — September 7, 2024
A steady hand and a clear eye are all that is required for today's grid. We look to the looms and the threads that hold our daily lives together.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A dressmaker's shears cutting through a roll of material on a wooden table.
Textiles and garment construction.
THREADS USED IN TAILORING
Spangram 4 nudges · 6 letters
The connector word
A single six-letter noun.
6 letters.
Starts with F, ends with C.
FABRIC
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (7 letters)
- 2 D (5 letters)
- 3 J (6 letters)
- 4 M (6 letters)
- 5 S (5 letters)
- 6 S (7 letters)
- 7 V (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CH (7 letters)
- 2 DE (5 letters)
- 3 JE (6 letters)
- 4 MU (6 letters)
- 5 SA (5 letters)
- 6 SP (7 letters)
- 7 VE (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
Sheer and lightweight, this delicate weave is often found in evening wear.
7 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHIFFON
Theme word 2 of 7 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
The sturdy, blue-dyed twill that became a staple of American workwear.
5 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DE.
DENIM
Theme word 3 of 7 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
A soft, knit material known for its stretch, frequently used in athletic uniforms.
6 letters.
Starts with J.
Starts with JE.
JERSEY
Theme word 4 of 7 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
A plain-woven cotton often used for dressmaking mock-ups and prototypes.
6 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MU.
MUSLIN
Theme word 5 of 7 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
A smooth, glossy finish that catches the light with a distinctive sheen.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SA.
SATIN
Theme word 6 of 7 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
A synthetic fiber celebrated for its extreme elasticity and close-fitting comfort.
7 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SP.
SPANDEX
Theme word 7 of 7 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
A dense, short-pile pile weave known for its luxurious, soft texture.
6 letters.
Starts with V.
Starts with VE.
VELVET