Today's Strands clue is "Sailor's guide". Use the hints below to find the theme words and the spangram.
Ahoy! Take your time and let the board reveal its hidden pattern. A little patience can make those sneaky words pop.
Theme nudge: What to look for
Scan for tall structures and features that help people spot their way from high above.
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 L, and runs from the top of the board to the bottom.
Hint 3: Theme word lengths and first letters
- 6 letters, starts with B
- 4 letters, starts with D
- 7 letters, starts with G
- 7 letters, starts with L
- 9 letters, starts with S
- 5 letters, starts with T
Show the spangram
LIGHTHOUSE
Show all theme words
BEACON, DOME, GALLERY, LANTERN, STAIRCASE, TOWER
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
- BEACON: (figurative) That which gives notice of danger, hope, etc., or keeps people on the correct path; a source of inspirat...
- DOME: (architecture) A structural element resembling the hollow upper half of a sphere.
- GALLERY: An institution, building, or room for the exhibition and conservation of important objects, especially works of art.
- LANTERN: A case of translucent or transparent material made to protect a flame, or light, used to illuminate its surroundings.
- STAIRCASE: A flight of stairs; a stairway.
- TOWER: Any very tall building or structure; skyscraper.
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