Issue #509 Fri 14 Feb
Strands hints — February 14, 2025
A February Friday calls for a soft, steady pace. Take your time with the grid as you look for the threads connecting these scattered pieces.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The note left on the counter before you head to work, written in hurried, slanted handwriting.
Terms of affection
CASUAL TERMS OF AFFECTION
Spangram 4 nudges · 10 letters
The connector word
Single word noun
10 letters.
Starts with E, ends with T.
ENDEARMENT
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (5 letters)
- 2 D (7 letters)
- 3 H (5 letters)
- 4 L (7 letters)
- 5 P (6 letters)
- 6 S (8 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AN (5 letters)
- 2 DA (7 letters)
- 3 HO (5 letters)
- 4 LO (7 letters)
- 5 PO (6 letters)
- 6 SN (8 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
A celestial being often used to describe someone with a pure or kind spirit.
5 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AN.
ANGEL
Theme word 2 of 6 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
A classic, slightly old-fashioned way to address a person you hold very dear.
7 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DA.
DARLING
Theme word 3 of 6 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
A sticky, golden substance from the hive that doubles as a common term of affection.
5 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HO.
HONEY
Theme word 4 of 6 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
A whimsical pairing that suggests someone who has been bitten by the romance bug.
7 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LO.
LOVEBUG
Theme word 5 of 6 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
A playful, slightly silly nickname often used for a significant other.
6 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PO.
POOKIE
Theme word 6 of 6 5 nudges · 8 letters
A theme word
A long, affectionate diminutive that sounds like it belongs in a vintage comic strip.
8 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SN.
SNOOKUMS