NYT Strands Hints Today — Answer & Spangram [December 5]

Cristian

10 months ago

If you are working on puzzle #809 and need immediate help, you are in the right place. Here you will find the strands hints today to nudge you in the right direction without spoilers, or you can jump straight to the full strands answers below. Let's solve the grid for December 5!

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  1. All hints (no spoilers)
  2. Full Strands Answers Today 《Spoilers》
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All hints (no spoilers)

Hint #1: Today's Theme

The theme for today is: "Feeling peckish?". Reflect on the meaning of this phrase to find the connecting thread between the words.

Hint #2: Front 3 Letters

Need a push but don't want the full solution? Here are the first three letters of every theme word:

  • BAK...
  • BIS...
  • BRE...
  • BUF...
  • CAF...
  • STE...
Hint #3: Spangram Answer

The spangram typically stretches across the board. Today's spangram starts with "DINI".

Answer: DININGOUT

Full Strands Answers Today 《Spoilers》

Reveal Full Solution

Here is the complete list of theme words for today’s puzzle. Ensure you have found the spangram first!

  • BAKERY
  • BISTRO
  • BREWERY
  • BUFFET
  • CAFE
  • STEAKHOUSE

Previous Strands Answers

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