Issue #480 Thu 23 Jan
Strands hints — January 23, 2025
A quiet Thursday brings a grid that rewards a steady hand and a clear eye. Take your time with the connections.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The glass bottle left on the porch at dawn, condensation beading on the cold surface.
Supermarket refrigerated aisles
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Spangram 4 nudges · 13 letters
The connector word
A compound noun formed by two merged words.
13 letters.
Starts with D, ends with S.
DAIRYPRODUCTS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (6 letters)
- 2 C (6 letters)
- 3 C (7 letters)
- 4 G (6 letters)
- 5 M (4 letters)
- 6 Y (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BU (6 letters)
- 2 CH (6 letters)
- 3 CU (7 letters)
- 4 GE (6 letters)
- 5 MI (4 letters)
- 6 YO (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
Spread this gold over a hot slice of morning toast.
6 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BU.
BUTTER
Theme word 2 of 6 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
A sharp slice of this pairs well with a cracker and a glass of wine.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHEESE
Theme word 3 of 6 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
A thick, sweetened egg-based dessert often served in a ramekin.
7 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CU.
CUSTARD
Theme word 4 of 6 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
This frozen Italian treat is denser and smoother than its American counterpart.
6 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GE.
GELATO
Theme word 5 of 6 5 nudges · 4 letters
A theme word
Pour this white liquid into your morning coffee or over a bowl of cereal.
4 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MI.
MILK
Theme word 6 of 6 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
A tangy, fermented breakfast staple often topped with granola and fruit.
6 letters.
Starts with Y.
Starts with YO.
YOGURT