Conquer Today's NYT Strands: Your Ultimate Guide to "That's How the Cookie Crumbles"

Ah, the daily brain-teaser that is NYT Strands! If you've found yourself staring blankly at the grid, convinced you've exhausted every possible word combination for September 15, then you've come to the right place. Today's puzzle, "That's how the cookie crumbles," might have you feeling like, well, things are crumbling.

But fear not, intrepid word sleuth! We're here to sprinkle some helpful hints and, if necessary, serve up the full solution to get you across the finish line.

For those new to the delightful agony of Strands, it's a word search game where your goal is to find a set of themed words hidden within a 6x8 letter grid.

There's also a special "spangram" – a word or phrase that spans the entire board, touching two opposite sides, and directly relates to the theme. Unearthing the spangram is key, as it often helps unlock the remaining themed words. You also get a helpful hint after 5 non-theme words found, but who wants to waste precious clicks?

So, let's talk about today's theme: "That's how the cookie crumbles." Right away, your mind should be drawn to everything and anything related to, you guessed it, cookies! Think about the ingredients, the process, the different types, and even the tools used to make them.

If you're struggling to see the forest for the trees, try looking for common words associated with baking or specific cookie varieties.

General Hints for September 15:

• Consider what goes into a cookie.
• Think about popular cookie flavors or add-ins.
• One word describes the basic mixture for cookies.
• Another word is a common sweetening agent.

A Subtle Nudge for the Spangram: The spangram for today is a tool often used in the creation of these delicious treats.

It defines their shape. It's a compound word that spans from one side of the grid to the other, horizontally or vertically.

Ready for a few more specific clues before we lay all the cards on the table? If you're still searching for those elusive words, try looking for:

• A word that rhymes with "glow" and starts with 'D'.

  (Think of the base before baking.)

• A common sweet ingredient, often granulated.
• A small, popular add-in that makes many cookies extra delicious.

Alright, consider this your final warning! If you want to solve it yourself, stop scrolling now. Below, you'll find the full answers for today's NYT Strands puzzle.

Let's get you unstuck!

The Theme: That's how the cookie crumbles

The Spangram: COOKIECUTTER

The Themed Words:

DOUGH

MIX

CHOCOLATE

CHIP

SUGAR

OATMEAL

GINGER

We hope this guide helped you conquer today's NYT Strands challenge! Come back tomorrow for more hints and answers to keep your word-solving streak alive.

Happy puzzling!