Issue #880 Wed 11 Feb
Strands hints — February 11, 2026
A quiet Tuesday for the pantry. The grid is straightforward, though a few sharp turns might slow your progress.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The sound of a heavy ceramic bowl hitting a kitchen floor and the subsequent scramble to collect the scattered contents.
Common culinary snacks
ACTIONS INVOLVING EDIBLE SEEDS
Spangram 4 nudges · 6 letters
The connector word
A two-word phrasal verb
6 letters.
Starts with G, ends with S.
GO NUTS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (6 letters)
- 2 C (6 letters)
- 3 F (7 letters)
- 4 M (9 letters)
- 5 P (5 letters)
- 6 P (9 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AL (6 letters)
- 2 CA (6 letters)
- 3 FI (7 letters)
- 4 MA (9 letters)
- 5 PE (5 letters)
- 6 PI (9 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
A thin, oval-shaped favorite often found in marzipan or pressed for milk.
6 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AL.
ALMOND
Theme word 2 of 6 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
A curved, kidney-shaped treat that brings a creamy texture to stir-fry dishes.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CA.
CASHEW
Theme word 3 of 6 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
Small and round, this variety is frequently associated with Oregon harvests.
7 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FI.
FILBERT
Theme word 4 of 6 5 nudges · 9 letters
A theme word
This dense, buttery orb is known for being particularly difficult to crack.
9 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MA.
MACADAMIA
Theme word 5 of 6 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
A staple of Southern baking, often caramelized in a sugary pie filling.
5 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PE.
PECAN
Theme word 6 of 6 5 nudges · 9 letters
A theme word
You have to pry open the slightly parted shells of this green-hued snack.
9 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PI.
PISTACHIO