Strands · No. 951 · Saturday, October 10, 2026

NYT Strands #951 hints and answers

Today’s theme clue is “A slow drizzle”. Hints for the theme and the spangram, one step at a time.

By DailyWordHint editors · Puzzle for Saturday, October 10, 2026 · Puzzle by Tracy Bennett for The New York Times

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Today’s themeA slow drizzle

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The theme5 words

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Tip the jar and wait. And wait.

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Thick pourables from the pantry and bar: pancake toppings, baking staples, a bartender's red pour, a British pudding glaze.

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One theme word: MOLASSES

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Theme words: GRENADINE, HONEY, MOLASSES, SYRUP, TREACLE

The spangramTouches two sides

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Candy-aisle marketing: two adjectives holding hands.

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A common descriptive pairing joined by a conjunction, the sort of claim printed on sauce bottles and candy wrappers.

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S _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ T (14 letters)

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STICKYANDSWEET

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