Issue #465 Fri 10 Jan
Strands hints — January 10, 2025
Some pairs are simply meant to be. This grid explores those permanent fixtures that define our daily routines.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Two hands clasped tightly, a lock and key, or the way a belt loops through every single notch.
Common household pairings and linked concepts
ITEMS THAT ARE PERMANENTLY JOINED
Spangram 4 nudges · 8 letters
The connector word
Single eight-letter adverb
8 letters.
Starts with T, ends with R.
TOGETHER
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (4 letters)
- 2 B (5 letters)
- 3 C (6 letters)
- 4 C (6 letters)
- 5 M (4 letters)
- 6 R (6 letters)
- 7 S (4 letters)
- 8 W (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AR (4 letters)
- 2 BL (5 letters)
- 3 CE (6 letters)
- 4 CR (6 letters)
- 5 MI (4 letters)
- 6 RH (6 letters)
- 7 SO (4 letters)
- 8 WA (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 8 5 nudges · 4 letters
A theme word
Galleries and museums house these creative expressions.
4 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AR.
ARTS
Theme word 2 of 8 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
A melancholy genre often played on a guitar.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BL.
BLUES
Theme word 3 of 8 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
A crunchy morning bowl often served with a splash of liquid.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CE.
CEREAL
Theme word 4 of 8 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
Handmade projects created with glue and glitter.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CR.
CRAFTS
Theme word 5 of 8 5 nudges · 4 letters
A theme word
A calcium-rich drink poured from a carton.
4 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MI.
MILK
Theme word 6 of 8 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
The steady, repeating beat behind a song.
6 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RH.
RHYTHM
Theme word 7 of 8 5 nudges · 4 letters
A theme word
A bubbly bar used to scrub clean in the shower.
4 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SO.
SOAP
Theme word 8 of 8 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
Essential clear liquid required to sustain life.
5 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WA.
WATER