Issue #537 Fri 14 Mar
Strands hints — March 14, 2025
A Friday grid that requires a steady hand and a bit of patience. Keep your eyes on the layout, as the path through these letters is longer than a standard stroll.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Flour on the counter, a crimped edge, and the scent of a warm kitchen drifting into the hallway.
Traditional baked desserts
TIMELESS DESSERT VARIETIES
Spangram 4 nudges · 11 letters
The connector word
Single compound word
11 letters.
Starts with C, ends with S.
CLASSICPIES
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (5 letters)
- 2 B (9 letters)
- 3 C (6 letters)
- 4 P (5 letters)
- 5 P (5 letters)
- 6 P (7 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AP (5 letters)
- 2 BL (9 letters)
- 3 CH (6 letters)
- 4 PE (5 letters)
- 5 PE (5 letters)
- 6 PU (7 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
A crisp, autumn orchard staple often paired with cinnamon.
5 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AP.
APPLE
Theme word 2 of 6 5 nudges · 9 letters
A theme word
Small, indigo orbs that turn a deep violet when simmered.
9 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BL.
BLUEBERRY
Theme word 3 of 6 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
A bright red fruit usually found atop a sundae or hidden under a lattice crust.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHERRY
Theme word 4 of 6 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
This fuzzy, golden-fleshed stone fruit is a summer market favorite.
5 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PE.
PEACH
Theme word 5 of 6 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
A rich, buttery nut often toasted and suspended in a dark, sugary syrup.
5 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PE.
PECAN
Theme word 6 of 6 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
A heavy, orange gourd associated with the transition from October to November.
7 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PU.
PUMPKIN