Issue #555 Mon 31 Mar
Strands hints — March 31, 2025
A steady, rhythmic day at the track. The work here is straightforward for those who know their way around a stable.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The sunlight catches a coat on the morning trail, revealing a gradient of tan and cream.
Equestrian terminology and animal science
VARIETIES OF EQUINE HIDE PIGMENTATION
Spangram 4 nudges · 14 letters
The connector word
A single compound noun.
14 letters.
Starts with H, ends with S.
HORSECOLORINGS
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Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (8 letters)
- 2 C (8 letters)
- 3 D (6 letters)
- 4 P (8 letters)
- 5 R (4 letters)
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Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BU (8 letters)
- 2 CH (8 letters)
- 3 DA (6 letters)
- 4 PA (8 letters)
- 5 RO (4 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 nudges · 8 letters
A theme word
A tan coat paired with a black mane and tail.
8 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BU.
BUCKSKIN
Theme word 2 of 5 5 nudges · 8 letters
A theme word
A deep reddish-brown shade often seen on a classic riding mount.
8 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CH.
CHESTNUT
Theme word 3 of 5 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
Small, circular spots scattered across the body like light filtering through leaves.
6 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DA.
DAPPLE
Theme word 4 of 5 5 nudges · 8 letters
A theme word
A golden body contrasted by a stark white mane.
8 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PA.
PALOMINO
Theme word 5 of 5 5 nudges · 4 letters
A theme word
A base color evenly mixed with white hairs for a frosted look.
4 letters.
Starts with R.
Starts with RO.
ROAN