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Today’s Theme, Explained

Today’s theme is ‘On the side’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

Each word represents aspecific cut or style of fry commonly found in restaurants, diners, or fast food chains.

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Word Hints

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Thefirst wordis cut very thin and long, often crispier due to its small size.

Thesecond wordis thick and wide, often served with hearty meals or grilled dishes.

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Thethird wordis spiral-shaped and usually seasoned.

Thefourth wordis chunky and rustic, often pan-fried with the skin on.

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Thefifth wordis cross-cut and resembles a grid.

Thesixth wordis ridged with a wavy surface, great for holding condiments.

NYT Strands answers for May 5, 2025.

Thespangramis the classic fried potato stick, popular worldwide in fast food.