Today's Strands clue is "An epic journey". Use the hints below to find the theme words and the spangram.
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Theme nudge: What to look for
Look for names and places tied to a legendary adventure, with a few dangerous encounters along the way.
Hint 1: How many words to find
There are 6 theme words plus one spangram.
Hint 2: The spangram
The spangram has 10 letters, starts with T, and runs from one side of the board to the other.
Hint 3: Theme word lengths and first letters
- 7 letters, starts with C
- 4 letters, starts with K
- 4 letters, starts with S
- 6 letters, starts with S
- 7 letters, starts with S
- 10 letters, starts with U
Show the spangram
THEODYSSEY
Show all theme words
CYCLOPS, KING, SHIP, SIRENS, SUITORS, UNDERWORLD
About this puzzle
- Made by Christina Iverson
- Edited by Tracy Bennett
Strands deep dive
More about today's puzzle. Everything in this section can include the answer.
The solved board
Gold squares are the spangram, green squares are theme words.
What the theme words mean
- CYCLOPS: (Greek mythology, Roman mythology) A one-eyed giant from Greek and Roman mythology.
- KING: A male monarch; a man who heads a monarchy; in an absolute monarchy, the supreme ruler of his nation.
- SHIP: (nautical) A water-borne vessel generally larger than a boat.
- SIRENS: the debut studio album by American heavy metal band Savatage, released on April 11, 1983.
- SUITORS: One who pursues someone, especially a woman, for a romantic relationship or marriage; a wooer; one who falls in love ...
- UNDERWORLD: That part of society that is engaged in crime or vice, and particularly those involved in organized crime.
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