August 29, 2026#909archive
NYT Strands — August 29, 2026
Hints — one at a time
Hint 1 of 5
Today's grid is full of noises you'd hear coming from a stovetop.
Hint 2 of 5
Every non-spangram word describes a sound food makes while it's being cooked.
Hint 3 of 5
One entry is the sharp popping sound of oil hitting a hot pan; another is the sound a thick liquid makes as it simmers and pops on the surface.
Hint 4 of 5
The spangram is a punny way of saying these cooking noises are a good sign.
Hint 5 of 5
Look for BUBBLE, CRACKLE, GURGLE, HISS, SIZZLE and SPLATTER, all spanned by SOUNDSTASTY.
The answer — spoilers!
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SOUNDSTASTY
BUBBLE · CRACKLE · GURGLE · HISS · SIZZLE · SPLATTER
This puzzle by the numbers
- 11 letters
- 6
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