Issue #182 Tue 18 Jun
Strands hints — June 18, 2024
A tidy grid for a Tuesday morning. This puzzle rewards a patient eye and a steady hand.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Look at a rooster. Look closely.
Facial grooming and style
FACIAL HAIR STYLES
Spangram 4 nudges · 8 letters
The connector word
A single word noun
8 letters.
Starts with M, ends with E.
MUSTACHE
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 H (9 letters)
- 2 H (9 letters)
- 3 P (6 letters)
- 4 T (10 letters)
- 5 W (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 HA (9 letters)
- 2 HO (9 letters)
- 3 PE (6 letters)
- 4 TO (10 letters)
- 5 WA (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 nudges · 9 letters
A theme word
Think of the wide, curved grips on a classic cruiser bike.
9 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HA.
HANDLEBAR
Theme word 2 of 5 5 nudges · 9 letters
A theme word
This U-shaped piece of iron is often nailed to a hoof for protection.
9 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HO.
HORSESHOE
Theme word 3 of 5 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
A slender wooden tool you sharpen to leave a graphite mark on paper.
6 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PE.
PENCIL
Theme word 4 of 5 5 nudges · 10 letters
A theme word
You grab this every morning to scrub your pearly whites.
10 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TO.
TOOTHBRUSH
Theme word 5 of 5 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
This Arctic mammal is famous for its long, prominent tusks.
6 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WA.
WALRUS