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Today’s Theme, Explained

Today’s theme is ‘Pick-ups’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

The theme of these words iseating and food preparation tools, specifically,items used for serving, cutting, or consuming food.

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Word Hints

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Thefirst wordis great at cradling soup but never plays the leading role in spaghetti affairs.

Thesecond wordis always ready to spear the competition, especially at pasta parties.

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Thethird wordis the quirky cousin who couldn’t decide between scooping or stabbing.

Thefourth wordis a sharp stick with a point to prove at every barbecue.

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Thesixth wordis the grip for your grilling greatness.

Theseventh wordis the edge that keeps dinner from getting dull.

Thespangramis the whole gang that turns eating into a civilized affair.

NYT Strands answers for November 19, 2024.