Issue #906 Sat 7 Mar
Strands hints — March 7, 2026
Small details often define the character of a room. Today's puzzle offers a few familiar shapes to consider.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The quiet clink of a rim against a tooth, or the condensation leaving a ring on a polished mahogany surface.
Tabletop vessels for liquids
ITEMS USED FOR CONSUMING LIQUIDS
Spangram 4 nudges · 9 letters
The connector word
Single compound noun
9 letters.
Starts with D, ends with E.
DRINKWARE
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (7 letters)
- 2 G (6 letters)
- 3 S (7 letters)
- 4 S (5 letters)
- 5 T (7 letters)
- 6 T (7 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CH (7 letters)
- 2 GO (6 letters)
- 3 SN (7 letters)
- 4 ST (5 letters)
- 5 TA (7 letters)
- 6 TU (7 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
A ceremonial vessel often reserved for elevated occasions or medieval banquets.
7 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHALICE
Theme word 2 of 6 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
A stemmed container with a wide bowl, frequently seen in fantasy settings.
6 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GO.
GOBLET
Theme word 3 of 6 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
A short, wide-bottomed vessel designed to concentrate the aromas of fine spirits.
7 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SN.
SNIFTER
Theme word 4 of 6 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
The heavy, lidded vessel traditionally associated with Oktoberfest.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with ST.
STEIN
Theme word 5 of 6 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
A sturdy, often metallic vessel featuring a handle for easier lifting.
7 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TA.
TANKARD
Theme word 6 of 6 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
A flat-bottomed, handleless vessel that is a staple of any kitchen cupboard.
7 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TU.
TUMBLER