Issue #681 Wed 30 Jul
Strands hints — July 30, 2025
A steady, deliberate pace defines this morning's grid. The path forward is clear for those who keep their focus.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
You take the same route home and a single door is open that's never open.
Foundational legal and civil principles
PRIMARY NATIONAL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
Spangram 4 nudges · 12 letters
The connector word
A single word spanning the board
12 letters.
Starts with C, ends with N.
CONSTITUTION
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (8 letters)
- 2 C (7 letters)
- 3 L (7 letters)
- 4 L (4 letters)
- 5 S (6 letters)
- 6 V (4 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AS (8 letters)
- 2 CO (7 letters)
- 3 LI (7 letters)
- 4 LI (4 letters)
- 5 SP (6 letters)
- 6 VO (4 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 nudges · 8 letters
A theme word
A gathering of people in a town hall to discuss local ordinances.
8 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AS.
ASSEMBLY
Theme word 2 of 6 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
Seeking professional guidance from a lawyer before signing a contract.
7 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
COUNSEL
Theme word 3 of 6 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
The ability to choose your own path without external interference.
7 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LI.
LIBERTY
Theme word 4 of 6 5 nudges · 4 letters
A theme word
The span between birth and a final resting place.
4 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LI.
LIFE
Theme word 5 of 6 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
Publicly stating your mind before a crowd of listeners.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SP.
SPEECH
Theme word 6 of 6 5 nudges · 4 letters
A theme word
Marking a paper ballot in a private booth on election day.
4 letters.
Starts with V.
Starts with VO.
VOTE