Hints forNovember 19, 2024
Here's today's (November 19, 2024) Strands puzzle from The New York Times! This medium-difficulty word search should take around 15 minutes to solve. You're searching for items commonly used to pick up food, with "Pick-ups" being your clue. Keep an eye out for utensils that match the theme. If you need a nudge in the right direction, here's:
- Think about what you use daily to enjoy a meal.
- Reflect on items that might be essential for an outdoor BBQ.
- Consider tools that help you mix, skewer, or flip food.
- Remember the unique utensil that combines two others into one hybrid.
- Visualize what an elegant dining setup would include.
- Picture the cultural icon that inspired "Kung Fu Panda's" favorite activity.
- Imagine the scene from many American school cafeterias.
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TODAY’S THEME: Pick-ups
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