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NYT Strands puzzle #235 for Thursday, October 24, 2024, has the theme “My cup of tea.” Its spangram is MASALACHAI, running vertically from top to bottom. The six other theme words are ANISE, CARDAMOM, CINNAMON, CLOVE, NUTMEG, and PEPPER.
Hints for Strands #235
The theme points to a spiced beverage and the flavors associated with it. If you want a nudge before seeing the full board, the spangram runs vertically, from top to bottom.
- Theme: “My cup of tea”
- Spangram direction: top to bottom
- Answer initials: AN, CA, CI, CL, NU, PE, and MA for the spangram
Parade gives the first-two-letter clues in this order: CL, CA, CI, AN, PE, NU, and MA for the spangram. Forbes offers the short prompts “India” and “Spicey,” followed by the first two letters of each answer.
Full answer list
Spoilers below: these are all the theme words in the puzzle.
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- ANISE
- CARDAMOM
- CINNAMON
- CLOVE
- NUTMEG
- PEPPER
- MASALACHAI — spangram
Why these words fit
“Masala chai” names the spiced tea at the center of the theme. The six shorter answers are spices associated with that clue; together, they complete the themed word search.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How Strands hints work
Strands is a themed word-search game. Theme words fill the board without overlapping. The spangram describes the theme, touches two opposite sides of the board, and may consist of two words. Finding three non-theme words earns a hint that highlights the letters of a theme word.
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