Issue #253 Tue 30 Jul
Strands hints — July 30, 2024
A steady hand and a flexible mindset are required for today's grid. The layout demands careful navigation across a series of physical challenges.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A mat unrolled on hardwood, the smell of incense, and the slow, deliberate attempt to touch your toes without bending your knees.
Physical wellness and bodily discipline
PHYSICAL DISCIPLINE POSITIONS
Spangram 4 nudges · 9 letters
The connector word
Compound noun
9 letters.
Starts with Y, ends with S.
YOGAPOSES
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (6 letters)
- 2 C (5 letters)
- 3 C (5 letters)
- 4 C (4 letters)
- 5 M (8 letters)
- 6 T (4 letters)
- 7 W (7 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BR (6 letters)
- 2 CH (5 letters)
- 3 CO (5 letters)
- 4 CR (4 letters)
- 5 MO (8 letters)
- 6 TR (4 letters)
- 7 WA (7 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
Arch your back and lift your hips until you form a firm, steady span between your knees and shoulders.
6 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BR.
BRIDGE
Theme word 2 of 7 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
Sink your hips back as if you are about to sit, keeping your arms reached high toward the ceiling.
5 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHAIR
Theme word 3 of 7 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
Press your palms into the floor and lift your chest while keeping your lower body pinned to the mat.
5 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
COBRA
Theme word 4 of 7 5 nudges · 4 letters
A theme word
Balance your entire body weight on your hands while tucking your knees into your triceps.
4 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CR.
CROW
Theme word 5 of 7 5 nudges · 8 letters
A theme word
Stand with your feet together and your spine perfectly tall, grounding yourself like a stable peak.
8 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with MO.
MOUNTAIN
Theme word 6 of 7 5 nudges · 4 letters
A theme word
Find your center of gravity by balancing on one leg and resting the other against your inner thigh.
4 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TR.
TREE
Theme word 7 of 7 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
Step wide and lunge forward, extending your arms outward to hold a pose of focused intensity.
7 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WA.
WARRIOR