Today's Strands clue is "Please, be my guest!". Use the hints below to find the theme words and the spangram.
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Theme nudge: What to look for
Look for actions and responses tied to making someone feel comfortable and included.
Hint 1: How many words to find
There are 6 theme words plus one spangram.
Hint 2: The spangram
The spangram has 11 letters, starts with H, and runs from the top of the board to the bottom.
Hint 3: Theme word lengths and first letters
- 9 letters, starts with E
- 4 letters, starts with H
- 6 letters, starts with I
- 4 letters, starts with M
- 7 letters, starts with R
- 7 letters, starts with W
Show the spangram
HOSPITALITY
Show all theme words
ENTERTAIN, HOST, INVITE, MEET, RECEIVE, WELCOME
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
- ENTERTAIN: (transitive) to amuse (someone); to engage the attention of agreeably
- HOST: One which receives or entertains a guest, socially, commercially, or officially.
- INVITE: (transitive) To ask for the presence or participation of someone or something.
- MEET: To make contact (with someone) while in proximity.
- RECEIVE: (transitive) To be given, sent, or paid something.
- WELCOME: The act of greeting someone’s arrival, especially by saying "Welcome!"; reception.
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