Issue #213 Wed 2 Oct
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — October 2, 2024
The kitchen counter is a quiet place before the rest of the house wakes up. Today brings a grid that demands a steady hand and a bit of patience.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Flour on your apron, the smell of butter hitting high heat, and a cooling rack that needs to be cleared before the next batch.
Baked goods found in a professional bakery.
LEAVENED OVEN-BAKED DOUGH PRODUCTS
Spangram 4 hints · 8 letters
The connector word
A single word representing a broad group.
8 letters.
Starts with P, ends with S.
PASTRIES
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (9 letters)
- 2 D (6 letters)
- 3 G (7 letters)
- 4 M (6 letters)
- 5 S (5 letters)
- 6 S (7 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CR (9 letters)
- 2 DA (6 letters)
- 3 GA (7 letters)
- 4 MU (6 letters)
- 5 SC (5 letters)
- 6 ST (7 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
A crescent-shaped layered delight that leaves a trail of crumbs on your sweater.
9 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CR.
CROISSANT
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A fruit-filled breakfast treat often featuring a sweet glaze or icing.
6 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DA.
DANISH
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A rustic, free-form flat cake that usually showcases seasonal fruit.
7 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GA.
GALETTE
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A quick bread baked in a cup-shaped tin, often studded with berries or nuts.
6 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MU.
MUFFIN
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A dense, crumbly quick bread best served split open with clotted cream and jam.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SC.
SCONE
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A long, thin roll of dough wrapped around a spiced apple or cheese filling.
7 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with ST.
STRUDEL
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- CROISSANT
- DANISH
- GALETTE
- MUFFIN
- SCONE
- STRUDEL
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on October 2, 2024. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for October 2, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on October 2, 2024?
NYT Strands on October 2, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 6 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the October 2, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 8 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "P" — the hints above ease you toward the rest one step at a time, without spelling it out.
What is the theme of NYT Strands on October 2, 2024?
We keep the theme under wraps here so nothing is spoiled — but the ladder above walks you into it, starting with the puzzle's overall vibe. Want it stated outright, with the spangram and all 6 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 6 theme words · 8-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 8-letter spangram