Issue #619 Mon 2 Jun
Strands hints — June 2, 2025
A quiet Monday morning calls for a steady hand and a clear eye. Settle in with a grid that asks you to look past the surface.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The kitchen counter in late August, where a red, heavy orb sits waiting for a serrated knife.
Fresh garden produce
GARDEN PRODUCE VARIETIES
Spangram 4 nudges · 6 letters
The connector word
A single six-letter noun.
6 letters.
Starts with T, ends with O.
TOMATO
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (9 letters)
- 2 C (6 letters)
- 3 H (8 letters)
- 4 J (7 letters)
- 5 L (8 letters)
- 6 P (4 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BE (9 letters)
- 2 CH (6 letters)
- 3 HE (8 letters)
- 4 JU (7 letters)
- 5 LU (8 letters)
- 6 PL (4 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 nudges · 9 letters
A theme word
A thick, substantial slice meant for a sandwich that requires two hands to hold.
9 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BE.
BEEFSTEAK
Theme word 2 of 6 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
Small, round, and bright, often found in a pair or dangling from a stem.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHERRY
Theme word 3 of 6 5 nudges · 8 letters
A theme word
A variety passed down through generations, prized for its unique shape and history.
8 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HE.
HEIRLOOM
Theme word 4 of 6 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
A grand, celebratory name given to a large, productive garden staple.
7 letters.
Starts with J.
Starts with JU.
JUBILEE
Theme word 5 of 6 5 nudges · 8 letters
A theme word
The container you pack with an apple and a sandwich before heading out the door.
8 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LU.
LUNCHBOX
Theme word 6 of 6 5 nudges · 4 letters
A theme word
Small enough to fit in your palm, with a smooth skin and a distinct, sweet flesh.
4 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PL.
PLUM