Issue #445 Wed 25 Dec
Strands hints — December 25, 2024
The annual ritual of expectation brings its own quiet focus. A patient grid for a holiday morning.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The mantelpiece sagged under the weight of wool and anticipation.
Holiday household traditions
VESSEL FOR SEASONAL SURPRISES
Spangram 4 nudges · 8 letters
The connector word
Single word noun
8 letters.
Starts with S, ends with G.
STOCKING
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (5 letters)
- 2 C (4 letters)
- 3 O (6 letters)
- 4 P (4 letters)
- 5 P (7 letters)
- 6 S (5 letters)
- 7 S (5 letters)
- 8 T (4 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CA (5 letters)
- 2 CO (4 letters)
- 3 OR (6 letters)
- 4 PE (4 letters)
- 5 PL (7 letters)
- 6 SC (5 letters)
- 7 SO (5 letters)
- 8 TO (4 letters)
Theme word 1 of 8 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
A sugar-spun treat pulled from a crinkly wrapper.
5 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CA.
CANDY
Theme word 2 of 8 5 nudges · 4 letters
A theme word
The dark, crumbly reward for a year of questionable behavior.
4 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
COAL
Theme word 3 of 8 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
A bright, citrus snack tucked into the very toe.
6 letters.
Starts with O.
Starts with OR.
ORANGE
Theme word 4 of 8 5 nudges · 4 letters
A theme word
Click them open to jot down a grocery list or a note.
4 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PE.
PENS
Theme word 5 of 8 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
A soft, fuzzy companion that fits right in your palm.
7 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PL.
PLUSHIE
Theme word 6 of 8 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
Wrap it around your neck before stepping out into the chill.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SC.
SCARF
Theme word 7 of 8 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
Something you pull up to your knees on a drafty morning.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SO.
SOCKS
Theme word 8 of 8 5 nudges · 4 letters
A theme word
Small, plastic objects that take over the living room floor.
4 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TO.
TOYS