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Start with the theme clue
The theme is “Shape and bake.” Think of objects that help give baked treats their outlines.
Get a stronger hint
These clue words are a further nudge toward the puzzle’s theme words: STEEL, STEER, REST, BELT, MOAN and DINT.
Spangram hint
The spangram is a kitchen template. It runs from the left edge to the right edge on row five.
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Answers for Strands #284
The spangram is COOKIECUTTER, linking the baking theme to the shapes in the grid.
The theme words are:
- ANGEL
- BELL
- BUNNY
- DIAMOND
- FLOWER
- HEART
- STAR
Try Hard Guides’ answer list includes FLOWER; TechRadar’s text list names the other six theme words but omits FLOWER. The full list above follows Try Hard Guides rather than suggesting both guides report every word identically.
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