Tuesday’s NYT Strands Puzzle starts the day off with a ‘tasty’ fun challenge. Theme Cafe Menu encourages solvers to sink their teeth into a 6x8 grid of café staples. From sandwiches to espresso, this puzzle is great for anyone who’s in the mood for some culinary wordplay, or someone who just wants to begin the day with a good puzzle.
Begin by searching for common menu names and corresponding words such as MENU, JESUS, SANDWICH, RISE, DACE, CAFE, SAND, and JUICE. As you find three non-theme words, the hint light will turn on to lead you towards the spangram that will tie it all together.
Today’s puzzle commemorates the diversity of items you’d have at your favorite coffee shop. From the hot cup of ESPRESSO to a piece of cake with a glass of JUICE, these theme words bring you on a taste adventure. Whether you want warm soups or sweet breads, this puzzle dishes up the ideal combination of café fare for your wordplay experience.
Spangram: CAFEMENU – This word bridges the two opposite ends of the grid, bringing together the theme of the puzzle. With a typical assortment of food and drink options paired with tea and scones, this particular spangram does epitomize the delightful challenge it challenges the reader to enter in response.
Theme Word Highlights:
SANDWICHES – A meal that goes well with your favorite café beverage.
JUICES – Fresh and flavorful, these are a café favorite.
SOUP – Perfect for a warming cup on a cold day.
ESPRESSO – A strong, fast pick-me-up that encapsulates café culture.
PASTRIES – The sweet indulgences that make any visit to a café complete.
CHAI – A spiced tea to enhance your café experience.
Today’s puzzle is a tasty journey into the realm of café fare. Whether it’s the scent of ESPRESSO or the warmth of a hot SOUP, these words give a spicy spin to your Tuesday morning.
Tuesday’s Cafe Menu Strands puzzle is a fun, flavorful way to dive into the day. With each word revealing a beloved café item, this puzzle celebrates the delicious variety that cafés offer. And with CAFEMENU tying it all together, it’s a great start to your day.
Check for another new Strands challenge tomorrow and find out what theme will take center stage next?