Issue #609 Thu 22 May
Strands hints — May 22, 2025
A steady, methodical grid that rewards a patient hand. We find a quiet rhythm in today's layout.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Whatever you set the night before is what gets you up — for better or worse.
Responsibility for the well-being of others
MANAGEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Spangram 4 nudges · 8 letters
The connector word
A two-word phrasal verb
8 letters.
Starts with T, ends with E.
TAKECARE
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (9 letters)
- 2 G (8 letters)
- 3 P (9 letters)
- 4 S (7 letters)
- 5 T (7 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CU (9 letters)
- 2 GU (8 letters)
- 3 PR (9 letters)
- 4 ST (7 letters)
- 5 TR (7 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 nudges · 9 letters
A theme word
Someone who makes sure the keys are turned and the building is locked at night.
9 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CU.
CUSTODIAN
Theme word 2 of 5 5 nudges · 8 letters
A theme word
A figure tasked with watching over a child or a minor's legal interests.
8 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GU.
GUARDIAN
Theme word 3 of 5 5 nudges · 9 letters
A theme word
A sturdy shield or person that stands between something fragile and the danger.
9 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PR.
PROTECTOR
Theme word 4 of 5 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
The person on a flight who ensures your seatbelt is fastened and your tray table is stowed.
7 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with ST.
STEWARD
Theme word 5 of 5 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
A person appointed to manage the assets of a fund for the benefit of others.
7 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TR.
TRUSTEE