Issue #136 Tue 4 Jun
Strands hints — June 4, 2024
A Tuesday morning that calls for a steady hand and a bit of mental clearing. The grid is open, waiting for you to find the connections hidden in the clutter.
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Today's theme
The scribbled note on the fridge you leave for your future self before you head out the door.
Practical guidance for everyday life
PRAGMATIC GUIDELINES
Spangram 4 nudges · 12 letters
The connector word
A compound noun formed by two distinct words.
12 letters.
Starts with U, ends with E.
USEFULADVICE
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Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 C (7 letters)
- 2 D (6 letters)
- 3 F (6 letters)
- 4 F (7 letters)
- 5 L (5 letters)
- 6 W (5 letters)
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Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 CO (7 letters)
- 2 DI (6 letters)
- 3 FO (6 letters)
- 4 FO (7 letters)
- 5 LE (5 letters)
- 6 WA (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
Overcoming a daunting obstacle through sheer force of will.
7 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
CONQUER
Theme word 2 of 6 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
Separating a single whole into two distinct parts.
6 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DI.
DIVIDE
Theme word 3 of 6 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
Letting a minor grievance slip from your mind entirely.
6 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FO.
FORGET
Theme word 4 of 6 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
Releasing the weight of a past grudge.
7 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FO.
FORGIVE
Theme word 5 of 6 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
Acquiring a new skill through repeated practice.
5 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LE.
LEARN
Theme word 6 of 6 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
Keeping an eye on the horizon to see what comes next.
5 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WA.
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