Issue #818 Sun 7 Dec
Strands hints — December 7, 2025
Small adjustments often carry a surprising weight. Today's grid offers a patient, measured path through the letters.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The hum of the hooded dryer, the smell of singed hair, and a cape snapped tight around your shoulders.
Personal grooming and cosmetic services
ESTABLISHMENT FOR PERSONAL AESTHETICS
Spangram 4 nudges · 11 letters
The connector word
Compound single word
11 letters.
Starts with B, ends with N.
BEAUTYSALON
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (8 letters)
- 2 E (10 letters)
- 3 F (6 letters)
- 4 H (7 letters)
- 5 W (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BR (8 letters)
- 2 EX (10 letters)
- 3 FA (6 letters)
- 4 HA (7 letters)
- 5 WA (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 nudges · 8 letters
A theme word
Small, tight rows woven close to the scalp.
8 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BR.
BRAIDING
Theme word 2 of 5 5 nudges · 10 letters
A theme word
Added length meant to blend seamlessly with your own.
10 letters.
Starts with E.
Starts with EX.
EXTENSIONS
Theme word 3 of 5 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
A deep clean for your pores using steam and masks.
6 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FA.
FACIAL
Theme word 4 of 5 5 nudges · 7 letters
A theme word
The quick snip that restores shape to your ends.
7 letters.
Starts with H.
Starts with HA.
HAIRCUT
Theme word 5 of 5 5 nudges · 6 letters
A theme word
A swift removal technique that leaves skin smooth.
6 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WA.
WAXING