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Repair Windows errors before they cause bigger problemsFix Now →Scan for outdated or missing drivers - takes under a minuteDriver Scan →Clear out junk files and repair common Windows errorsFree Scan →NYT Strands puzzle #235, from Thursday, October 24, 2024, has the theme “My cup of tea.” Its spangram is MASALACHAI; the six other answers are ANISE, CARDAMOM, CINNAMON, CLOVE, NUTMEG and PEPPER.
Hints for Strands #235
The theme is about spices associated with masala chai, not varieties of tea. If you want a nudge before seeing the answers, the spangram clue is “Hot” drink. TechRadar places its first letter at the top edge in column 3 and its last letter at the bottom edge in column 4: TechRadar’s October 24 Strands hints.
To earn in-game hints, find non-theme words. Parade attributes these instructions to the New York Times: “For every 3 non-theme words you find, you earn a hint.” Hints reveal letters from theme words. Found theme words stay highlighted blue, while the spangram is highlighted yellow. See Parade’s Strands guide.
Words that can earn a hint
TechRadar lists these non-theme words: PACE, COAL, SALE, CHAIN, SAME and MACE.
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All answers for NYT Strands #235
- ANISE
- CARDAMOM
- CINNAMON
- CLOVE
- NUTMEG
- PEPPER
- Spangram: MASALACHAI
Why these words fit the theme
The six regular answers are spices associated with masala chai. MASALACHAI is the theme-spanning answer; Strands’ spangram describes the puzzle’s theme and connects two opposite sides of the board. The clue “Hot” drink points toward chai, while the spice answers complete the connection.
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