Issue #471 Thu 16 Jan
Strands hints — January 16, 2025
A quiet Thursday grid that asks for a bit of patience. The paths are clear once you stop looking for the obvious.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Small umbrellas, frosted glass, and the sharp ring of a silver shaker against a tile floor.
Classic mixed adult beverages
MIXED DRINKS
Spangram 4 nudges · 9 letters
The connector word
A single nine-letter noun.
9 letters.
Starts with C, ends with S.
COCKTAILS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (12 letters)
- 2 M (7 letters)
- 3 S (7 letters)
- 4 S (7 letters)
- 5 Z (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CO (12 letters)
- 2 MA (7 letters)
- 3 SI (7 letters)
- 4 ST (7 letters)
- 5 ZO (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 nudges · 12 letters
A theme word
A ruby-colored drink served in a wide-rimmed glass, often associated with city life.
12 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
COSMOPOLITAN
Theme word 2 of 5 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
An olive or a twist of lemon sits at the bottom of this iconic chilled glass.
7 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MA.
MARTINI
Theme word 3 of 5 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
A vintage choice often featuring brandy, orange liqueur, and a citrus edge.
7 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SI.
SIDECAR
Theme word 4 of 5 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
A sharp, minty digestif that leaves a cooling sensation after a meal.
7 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with ST.
STINGER
Theme word 5 of 5 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
A potent, rum-based tropical drink known for its fruity complexity.
6 letters.
Starts with Z.
Starts with ZO.
ZOMBIE