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Hints for Strands #332
Theme clue
The theme is “Show of hands.” At first, that can sound like a puzzle about body parts; look for a connection to something that can put on a show.
Words to find for in-game hints
TechRadar lists TRAM, SHOW, TIME, SLOPE, PUCK, and FIRE as clue words: finding these on the board unlocks in-game hints.
Spangram clue and location
The spangram clue is “Toy that comes with strings.” It starts at the top of the board in column 6 and ends at the left edge in row 6, according to TechRadar’s January 29, 2025 guide.
Answers for January 29, 2025
The theme answers are:
- SOCK
- GLOVE
- STICK
- SHADOW
- FINGER
- MARIONETTE
The spangram is PUPPET MASTER (sometimes printed without a space as PUPPETMASTER). The theme’s misdirection is that “Show of hands” initially suggests hands or fingers, while the answers point toward puppets and puppet-related objects. Tom’s Guide’s solve account notes that FINGER can suggest body parts before SOCK helps reveal the puppet connection.
Quick Recap
Rank #3
Sources
- TechRadar’s January 29, 2025 Strands hints and answers
- Tom’s Guide coverage syndicated by Inkl
- YourDictionary’s NYT Strands word-finder archive
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