Issue #129 Sun 2 Jun
Strands hints — June 2, 2024
A quiet Sunday morning calls for deliberate, slow-motion tasks. Today's grid offers a methodical progression through a familiar routine.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The small orange stick, the glass slab, and the smell of acetone on a cotton ball.
Personal grooming and hand care
FINGERTIP MAINTENANCE STEPS
Spangram 4 nudges · 8 letters
The connector word
Single eight-letter noun
8 letters.
Starts with M, ends with E.
MANICURE
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (4 letters)
- 2 B (4 letters)
- 3 C (7 letters)
- 4 C (5 letters)
- 5 F (4 letters)
- 6 M (10 letters)
- 7 T (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BA (4 letters)
- 2 BU (4 letters)
- 3 CL (7 letters)
- 4 CO (5 letters)
- 5 FI (4 letters)
- 6 MO (10 letters)
- 7 TO (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 nudges · 4 letters
A theme word
An initial layer applied to ensure the following coat adheres properly.
4 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BA.
BASE
Theme word 2 of 7 5 nudges · 4 letters
A theme word
Using a chamois or block to bring out a natural, healthy shine.
4 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BU.
BUFF
Theme word 3 of 7 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
Removing old residue to prepare a fresh surface.
7 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CL.
CLEANSE
Theme word 4 of 7 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
Selecting a shade from the glass bottle to match an outfit or mood.
5 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
COLOR
Theme word 5 of 7 5 nudges · 4 letters
A theme word
Smoothing out the jagged edges to create a uniform shape.
4 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FI.
FILE
Theme word 6 of 7 5 nudges · 10 letters
A theme word
Rubbing a rich cream into the skin to prevent dryness.
10 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MO.
MOISTURIZE
Theme word 7 of 7 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
A final transparent layer to protect the work and extend its life.
6 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TO.
TOPPER