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NYT Strands hints, answers for October 24

Mashable - Thu, 10/24/2024 - 04:55

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

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These words are ingredients.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words are related to a particular cup of tea.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is MasalaChai.

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  • Cinnamon

  • Clove

  • Nutmeg

  • Cardamom

  • MasalaChai

  • Pepper

  • Anise

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Score free historical mystery books on Stuff Your Kindle Day

Mashable - Thu, 10/24/2024 - 04:47

GET FREE HISTORICAL MYSTERY E-BOOKS: As of Oct. 24, you can download cozy historical mystery reads like The Catalogued Corpse, Lady Rample Steps Out, and the Tommy & Evelyn Christie Mysteries Box Set for free on Stuff Your Kindle Day.

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If your bookshelf (or, let’s be real, your Kindle library) could use a few more whodunits, today is your lucky day. Stuff Your Kindle Day is here, bringing a stash of free e-books that’ll have you playing period detective without spending a dime.

Whether you’re into jazz-era London sleuths or cozy countryside mysteries, there’s something for every amateur detective. And if your trusty Kindle needs an upgrade, there’s never been a better time to make the switch.

Here are a few standout titles to download before the clock runs out:

  • The Catalogued Corpse by D.S. Lang: The first in the Doro Banyon series, this mystery is set in a small college town where librarian Doro discovers her rival’s body. What looks like an accident might be something much more sinister. It’s got intrigue, 1920s academia vibes, and a determined amateur sleuth — perfect for curling up with on a rainy evening.

  • Lady Rample Steps Out by Shéa MacLeod: Lady Rample is bored of high society — until a night at a London jazz club pulls her into a murder investigation. With her eccentric Aunt Butty by her side, Lady Rample becomes the poshest detective in town. Think of it as Agatha Christie meets The Great Gatsby.

  • Tommy & Evelyn Christie Mysteries Box Set by Catherine Coles: For those who like their mysteries with a side of English countryside charm, this box set includes three novels packed with manor house murders and amateur sleuthing. Evelyn Christie, a former police officer, navigates the secrets of the upper crust alongside her husband, Tommy.

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The best part? You don’t need a Kindle to join in on the fun. Anyone with an iPad, Kobo, Nook, or even a smartphone can enjoy free discounted books during Stuff Your Kindle Day. The Kindle app, which works on most smartphones and tablets, makes it easy to dive into e-books without needing a dedicated e-reader.

But if you’ve been thinking about getting an e-reader, now’s a perfect time to treat yourself. Amazon’s latest Kindle line-up just dropped, featuring their first-ever color Kindle — perfect for a more vibrant reading experience.

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Stuff your Kindle with these free paranormal mystery novels

Mashable - Thu, 10/24/2024 - 04:35

GET FREE PARANORMAL MYSTERY E-BOOKS: Stuff Your Kindle Day is back with a 24-hour mystery event. Shop hundreds of paranormal mystery titles that are completely free during the event.

Best Kindle deals on Stuff Your Kindle Day Best Kindle Deal New Amazon Kindle (16GB) $109.99 at Amazon Shop Now Best Kindle Paperwhite Deal New Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16GB) $159.99 at Amazon Shop Now

Another Shop Your Kindle Day event is here and this time it's mystery lovers who are in luck. For Oct. 24, the Cozy Mystery Book Club is offering cozy mystery e-books for free.

The author-driven event offers hundreds of discounts on e-books so you can fill up your Kindle library with new books and new authors. And you don't need a Kindle device to download. Free e-books can be downloaded to your app of choice.

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Shop Your Kindle Day has titles to suit every bookworm. But if you're a paranormal mystery lover, we've put together a list of some of the many e-books you can purchase for $0.

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Stock up on free contemporary mystery books this Stuff Your Kindle Day

Mashable - Thu, 10/24/2024 - 04:28

GET FREE CONTEMPORARY MYSTERY E-BOOKS: Stuff Your Kindle Day is back with a 24-hour mystery event. Shop 170+ mystery titles that are completely free during the event.

Best Kindle deals on Stuff Your Kindle Day Best Kindle Deal New Amazon Kindle (16GB) $109.99 at Amazon Shop Now Best Kindle Paperwhite Deal New Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (16GB) $159.99 at Amazon Shop Now

Stuff Your Kindle Day is the shopping event of the year for book lovers. A romance-themed event was held earlier this week, and now the Cozy Mystery Book Club is offering cozy mystery e-books for absolutely nothing.

The author-driven event brings hundreds of discounts on e-books so you can fill up your Kindle library. And you don't need a Kindle device to download. Free e-books can be downloaded to your app of choice.

SEE ALSO: Yes, Kindles with color are real and coming soon: Pre-order the Kindle Colorsoft

There are plenty of subgenres of books available in this deal, including contemporary mystery. It can feel overwhelming with so many to choose from, so here's a pick of the best contemporary mystery e-books you can download for free.

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