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Theme hint
Think about items you might receive at a convention or event without paying for them. Forbes contributor Erik Kain offered two nudges: “Think of canvas bags at conventions” and “Stuff we all get.”
Spangram hint
The spangram names the kind of bag that can hold the giveaway items. Its first two letters are SW.
First-letter hints
For the seven regular theme words and the spangram, the first two letters are:
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- TO
- PE
- SH
- NO
- LA
- BO
- DE
- SW (spangram)
Answers for March 15, 2025
Theme: Free for all
Spangram: SWAGBAG (also written “SWAG BAG”)
Seven regular theme words:
- BOTTLE
- DECAL
- LANYARD
- NOTEBOOK
- PENCIL
- SHIRT
- TOTE
The list has seven regular theme words plus the spangram. TOTE is the bag itself; the other words are examples of items commonly included in an event swag bag.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.How Strands hints work
Try Hard Guides describes Strands as a themed word-search game in which finding three qualifying non-theme words can reveal a hint for a theme word. The spangram is a word or phrase tied to the theme that spans the board. These are general game mechanics described by the guide, not a fresh test of the game.
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