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Today’s Theme, Explained

Today’s theme is ‘For starters’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

Word Hints

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Thefirst wordis a pile of tortilla chips covered in melted cheese and toppings

Thesecond wordis a classic game-day snack, often coated in sauce and served with ranch or blue cheese.

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Thethird wordis a pot of melted cheese or chocolate for dipping bread, fruit, or other bites.

Thefourth wordis a spicy, bite-sized snack often stuffed with cheese and jalapeños.

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Thefifth wordis crispy, fried squid rings served with marinara or aioli.

Thesixth wordis mini sandwiches packed with big flavor, often on soft buns

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Thespangramis a variety of small bites served before the main course.

NYT Strands answers for March 25, 2025.