NYT Strands Hints

Today's NYT Strands Hints & Answers (Sun, February 16, 2025)

Hints forFebruary 16, 2025

Here's today's (February 16, 2025) Strands puzzle! This moderately challenging game should take around 20 minutes to solve. You're on a quest to find various types of flour hidden within the grid, inspired by the clue "Flour power." Focus on flour varieties to crack the puzzle. If you're stuck, here are some hints that might help:

  • Think of tasty treats without the usual suspect, something many alternative bakers might boast about.
  • Channel your inner farmer: diverse crops beyond the common wheat yield special flours.
  • Consider the staples in gluten-free recipes; they're often hiding in plain sight.
  • Ancient grains and legumes often play key roles in this type of culinary magic.

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TODAY’S THEME: Flour power

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