Issue #644 Thu 26 Jun
Strands hints — June 26, 2025
The morning light hits the grid with a quiet authority. It is a day for careful movement through the thicket.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Tall boots, a cold morning in the brush, and the sudden sound of wings rising from the weeds.
Field sports and outdoor pursuits
WILDLIFE HARVESTED IN THE FIELD
Spangram 4 nudges · 9 letters
The connector word
A single compound noun
9 letters.
Starts with G, ends with S.
GAMEBIRDS
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 G (5 letters)
- 2 G (6 letters)
- 3 P (9 letters)
- 4 P (8 letters)
- 5 Q (5 letters)
- 6 T (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 GO (5 letters)
- 2 GR (6 letters)
- 3 PA (9 letters)
- 4 PH (8 letters)
- 5 QU (5 letters)
- 6 TU (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
A honking visitor that leaves a trail of feathers across the local park pond.
5 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GO.
GOOSE
Theme word 2 of 6 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
This ground-dwelling creature is known for its low, rumbling call in the high country.
6 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GR.
GROUSE
Theme word 3 of 6 5 nudges · 9 letters
A theme word
A classic inhabitant of the pear tree that favors hiding in dense hedgerows.
9 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PA.
PARTRIDGE
Theme word 4 of 6 5 nudges · 8 letters
A theme word
Look for the long, iridescent tail feathers trailing through the tall grass.
8 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PH.
PHEASANT
Theme word 5 of 6 5 nudges · 5 letters
A theme word
Small, speckled, and quick to scatter into the underbrush at the slightest sound.
5 letters.
Starts with Q.
Starts with QU.
QUAIL
Theme word 6 of 6 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
A large, warty-necked bird that often takes center stage during autumn feasts.
6 letters.
Starts with T.
Starts with TU.
TURKEY