Navigating the twists and turns of today’sStrandspuzzle proving to be a challenge? No worries! If you find yourself scratching your head over a particularly tricky word, or if you’re at a loss for the entire solution, we’ve got you covered as your linguistic life raft.

Get a nudge in the right direction and keep your winning streak alive (and those bragging rights intact). This guide will give insights on today’s theme, offer hints, and even provide the complete solution. Let’s keep that momentum going and keep you from feeling stranded from today’s Strands.

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Today’s Theme, Explained

Today’s theme is ‘Hello kitty’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

The theme does not refer to the iconic Japanese character, instead,it refers to different types of cats!

Spoilers spelt out in the Strands style.

Thefirst wordhas a mix of orange, black, and cream.

Thesecond wordhas stripes, swirls, or blotches like a striped tiger.

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Thethird wordis a midnight-like fur.

Thefourth wordhas black fur on the face, legs, and chest, resembling a formal outfit.

Thefifth wordis otherwise known as ginger.

Thesixth wordis defined by patches of orange, black, and white.

Thespangramis the overall covering and coloring of a cat. (two words)

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Thesecond wordis tabby

Strands answers for July 13, 2024.