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Hints for Strands #190
Enter these words on the board to unlock the in-game hints:
- MAIN
- CENT
- SHOW
- HOLE
- QUEST
- SHOE
Spangram hint
The spangram hint is “Just add grass.” Its path touches the top of the board in column 3 and the bottom in column 6.
Full answers for September 9, 2024
Spoilers below. The accepted words are:
- BOCCE
- CROQUET
- CORNHOLE
- HORSESHOES
- BADMINTON
The spangram is LAWNGAMES.
What the theme means
The theme is “Go play outside!” and the accepted answers are the five words listed above. The label “lawn games” is a broad theme rather than a precise classification: bocce is not limited to lawns, and badminton is also played indoors and on hard courts.
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