Issue #957 Sat 25 Apr
Strands hints — April 25, 2026
The neighborhood walk takes a turn past the local establishments that define our daily routines.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The glass window displays the day's wares to passersby on the sidewalk.
Urban retail and daily commerce
BUSINESS EXTERIOR
Spangram 4 nudges · 10 letters
The connector word
A single compound word
10 letters.
Starts with S, ends with T.
STORE FRONT
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (11 letters)
- 2 C (6 letters)
- 3 D (8 letters)
- 4 G (7 letters)
- 5 L (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CO (11 letters)
- 2 CO (6 letters)
- 3 DI (8 letters)
- 4 GR (7 letters)
- 5 LI (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 nudges · 11 letters
A theme word
A place designed for quick access and late-night needs.
11 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
CONVENIENCE
Theme word 2 of 5 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
The meeting point of two intersecting streets.
6 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
CORNER
Theme word 3 of 5 5 nudges · 8 letters
A theme word
A temporary reduction in the price of goods.
8 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DI.
DISCOUNT
Theme word 4 of 5 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
Where one gathers fresh produce and household staples.
7 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GR.
GROCERY
Theme word 5 of 5 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
A specialized shop for bottled spirits and wines.
6 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LI.
LIQUOR