Issue #719 Sun 7 Sep
Strands hints — September 7, 2025
Saturday morning brings a quiet intensity to the grid. A patient, rhythmic pace rewards those who take their time with the intersections.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A nervous speech, a raised glass, and the sudden realization that you are no longer a child in the eyes of the room.
Rites of passage and religious tradition
RELIGIOUS COMING OF AGE MILESTONE
Spangram 4 nudges · 10 letters
The connector word
A single compound noun
10 letters.
Starts with B, ends with H.
BARMITZVAH
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 L (6 letters)
- 2 P (5 letters)
- 3 R (5 letters)
- 4 S (9 letters)
- 5 T (8 letters)
- 6 T (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 LC (6 letters)
- 2 PA (5 letters)
- 3 RA (5 letters)
- 4 SY (9 letters)
- 5 TH (8 letters)
- 6 TO (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
Raise a glass and offer a toast to health and life.
6 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LC.
LCHAIM
Theme word 2 of 6 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
A loud gathering with music, dancing, and cake.
5 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PA.
PARTY
Theme word 3 of 6 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
The teacher and spiritual leader who guides the ceremony.
5 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RA.
RABBI
Theme word 4 of 6 5 nudges · 9 letters
A theme word
The building where the community gathers for worship.
9 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SY.
SYNAGOGUE
Theme word 5 of 6 5 nudges · 8 letters
A theme word
The age when an adolescent officially enters adulthood.
8 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TH.
THIRTEEN
Theme word 6 of 6 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
The sacred scroll read from during the service.
5 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TO.
TORAH