Issue #229 Fri 18 Oct
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — October 18, 2024
A patient grid for a Friday. The pace is steady, requiring a careful eye for the boundaries of each entry.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Flour on the counter, a heavy rolling pin, and the careful pinch of dough edges to keep the filling inside.
International comfort foods
STUFFED DOUGH POCKETS
Spangram 4 hints · 9 letters
The connector word
Single word noun
9 letters.
Starts with D, ends with S.
DUMPLINGS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 E (8 letters)
- 2 G (5 letters)
- 3 P (7 letters)
- 4 R (7 letters)
- 5 S (6 letters)
- 6 W (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 EM (8 letters)
- 2 GY (5 letters)
- 3 PI (7 letters)
- 4 RA (7 letters)
- 5 SA (6 letters)
- 6 WO (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A handheld turnover common in Latin American kitchens, often fried or baked with meat and spices.
8 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EM.
EMPANADA
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Small, crescent-shaped Japanese bites usually pan-seared to achieve a crispy bottom.
5 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GY.
GYOZA
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
These boiled, pillow-like delicacies are a staple of Eastern European comfort cooking.
7 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PI.
PIEROGI
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Square or round sheets of pasta folded over a savory center, typically served in boiling water.
7 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RA.
RAVIOLI
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A triangular, deep-fried snack frequently served with chutney in South Asian cuisine.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SA.
SAMOSA
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Delicate, thin-skinned parcels often found swimming in a clear, savory broth.
6 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WO.
WONTON
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- EMPANADA
- GYOZA
- PIEROGI
- RAVIOLI
- SAMOSA
- WONTON
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on October 18, 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 18, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on October 18, 2024?
NYT Strands on October 18, 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 18, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 9 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "D" — 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 18, 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 · 9-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 9-letter spangram