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 ‘Make waves’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

The theme refers to vehicles that well… make waves. Consider different types ofsmall boats.

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Thethird wordis a fisherman’s faithful friend.

Thefourth wordis a large, flat board propelled by a paddle.

Thefifth wordis a narrow, enclosed boat propelled by a double-bladed paddle.

Thesixth wordis a long, narrow boat with pointed ends, also propelled by paddles.

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Thespangramis a general term for any vehicle designed for travel on water.

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Strands answers for July 22, 2024.