Issue #1002 Sat 6 Jun
Strands hints — June 6, 2026
Today's grid offers a steady climb through familiar territory. Expect a patient, thoughtful session that rewards a calm eye.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
You take the same route home and a single door is open that's never open.
Formal commitments and life milestones
CEREMONIAL BONDS
Spangram 4 nudges · 12 letters
The connector word
A three-word phrase occupying a single line
12 letters.
Starts with T, ends with T.
TYING THE KNOT
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 M (8 letters)
- 2 M (9 letters)
- 3 N (8 letters)
- 4 V (4 letters)
- 5 W (7 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 MA (8 letters)
- 2 MA (9 letters)
- 3 NU (8 letters)
- 4 VO (4 letters)
- 5 WE (7 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 nudges · 8 letters
A theme word
A legal and social union between two people.
8 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MA.
MARRIAGE
Theme word 2 of 5 5 nudges · 9 letters
A theme word
The state of being joined together in a long-term partnership.
9 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MA.
MATRIMONY
Theme word 3 of 5 5 nudges · 8 letters
A theme word
The festive celebration surrounding a formal union.
8 letters.
Starts with N.
Starts with NU.
NUPTIALS
Theme word 4 of 5 5 nudges · 4 letters
A theme word
Solemn promises spoken aloud in front of witnesses.
4 letters.
Starts with V.
Starts with VO.
VOWS
Theme word 5 of 5 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
The enduring legal status of being joined as a couple.
7 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WE.
WEDLOCK