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Strands #311 (January 8, 2025) Solution and Hints: Kitchen Remodel
Strands presents a letter grid puzzle with a single clue. Your goal is to identify the theme and locate the themed words within the grid. Today's puzzle, themed "Kitchen Remodel," proves more challenging than it initially appears. Need a hand? This guide offers hints and solutions.
The clue: "Time for an Upgrade." Six words are hidden: a pangram and five theme-related words.
Hints (Spoiler-Free):
These hints steer you towards the theme without revealing specific words:
Hint 1: Focus on a home renovation project.
Hint 2: Consider improvements to your cooking area.
Hint 3: Think about the specific upgrades within that cooking area.
Partial Solutions (Minor Spoilers):
These provide one solved word and its location in the grid:
Word 1: Backsplash
Word 2: Oven
Complete Solution:
Ready for the full answer? The theme is confirmed below.
Theme: Kitchen Remodel
The words are: Oven, Island, Sink, Backsplash, and Countertop.
Solution Explanation:
The clue, "Time for an Upgrade," perfectly encapsulates a kitchen remodel. Each themed word represents a kitchen element frequently updated during a renovation.
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