Today's Strands clue is "Day and night shift". Use the hints below to find the theme words and the spangram.
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Theme nudge: What to look for
Look for words about moments when one thing becomes another, especially in nature and routine.
Hint 1: How many words to find
There are 4 theme words plus one spangram.
Hint 2: The spangram
The spangram has 11 letters, starts with F, and runs from the top of the board to the bottom.
Hint 3: Theme word lengths and first letters
- 10 letters, starts with C
- 11 letters, starts with P
- 6 letters, starts with S
- 10 letters, starts with T
Show the spangram
FALLEQUINOX
Show all theme words
CHANGEOVER, PROGRESSION, SWITCH, TRANSITION
About this puzzle
- Made by Tracy Bennett
- 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
- CHANGEOVER: A conversion or transition from one thing to another.
- PROGRESSION: The act of moving forward or proceeding in a course; motion onward.
- SWITCH: A device to turn electric current on and off or direct its flow.
- TRANSITION: The process of change from one form, state, style or place to another.
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