How To Solve Today’s New York Times Strands

Navigating the twists and turns of today’s Strands puzzle proving to be a challenge? No worries! If you find yourself scratching your head over a particularly tricky word, or if you’re at a loss for the entire solution, we’ve got you covered as your linguistic life raft.

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Get a nudge in the right direction and keep your winning streak alive (and those bragging rights intact). This guide will give insights on today’s theme, offer hints, and even provide the complete solution. Let’s keep that momentum going and keep you from feeling stranded from today’s Strands.

Today’s Theme, Explained

Today’s theme is ‘Pick-ups‘. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

The theme of these words is eating and food preparation tools, specifically, items used for serving, cutting, or consuming food.

Word Hints

Expand below to see hints for today’s words.

The first word is great at cradling soup but never plays the leading role in spaghetti affairs.

The second word is always ready to spear the competition, especially at pasta parties.

The third word is the quirky cousin who couldn’t decide between scooping or stabbing.

The fourth word is a sharp stick with a point to prove at every barbecue.

The fifth word is the ultimate tag-team for tackling slippery noodles.

The sixth word is the grip for your grilling greatness.

The seventh word is the edge that keeps dinner from getting dull.

The spangram is the whole gang that turns eating into a civilized affair.

Today’s Strands Answers

Need the words themselves? You can find the answers right here.

The fourth word is skewer.

The fifth word is chopsticks.

The seventh word is knife.

The spangram is utensils.

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