Issue #241 Wed 30 Oct
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — October 30, 2024
Small-batch confections require a patient eye today. This grid offers a straightforward path for those who like to keep their search orderly.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A bell chimes when you push through the glass door and the scent of burnt sugar hits the air.
Retail locations selling sugary treats
PURVEYORS OF CONFECTIONERY
Spangram 4 hints · 10 letters
The connector word
Single word noun
10 letters.
Starts with C, ends with E.
CANDYSTORE
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Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (9 letters)
- 2 G (7 letters)
- 3 L (8 letters)
- 4 L (8 letters)
- 5 T (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CH (9 letters)
- 2 GU (7 letters)
- 3 LI (8 letters)
- 4 LO (8 letters)
- 5 TO (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
Dark, milk, or white bars waiting in foil wrappers behind the counter.
9 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHOCOLATE
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
A small, chewy, sugar-dusted gem found in many board games.
7 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GU.
GUMDROP
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
Dark, twisted ropes that often divide opinion with their sharp, medicinal bite.
8 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LI.
LICORICE
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
A hard, round treat held on a slender stick for slow consumption.
8 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LO.
LOLLIPOP
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Hard, buttery brittle that sticks to your teeth if you are not careful.
6 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TO.
TOFFEE
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- CHOCOLATE
- GUMDROP
- LICORICE
- LOLLIPOP
- TOFFEE
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on October 30, 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 30, 2024, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on October 30, 2024?
NYT Strands on October 30, 2024 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 5 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the October 30, 2024 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 10 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "C" — 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 30, 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 5 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 5 theme words · 10-letter spangram