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NYT Strands — October 10, 2026
Hints — one at a time
Hint 1 of 5
Today's grid is full of thick, sugary liquids you'd drizzle over food.
Hint 2 of 5
Every non-spangram word is a viscous, sweet syrup or sweetener.
Hint 3 of 5
One entry is a dark byproduct of sugar refining; another is a bright red syrup used in cocktails.
Hint 4 of 5
The spangram describes the overall texture and taste these ingredients share.
Hint 5 of 5
Look for GRENADINE, HONEY, MOLASSES, SYRUP and TREACLE, all spanned by STICKYANDSWEET.
The answer — spoilers!
Reveal the full answer
A slow drizzle
STICKYANDSWEET
GRENADINE · HONEY · MOLASSES · SYRUP · TREACLE
This puzzle by the numbers
- 14 letters
- 5
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