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 ‘Not just for poking’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

The theme brings together items and concepts thattraditionally take the shape of something slender and elongated,but serve purposes far more interesting than just poking.

Spoilers spelt out in the Strands style.

Thethird wordis where thoughts and moments are kept safe.

Thefourth wordis a candy that’s twisted and sweetly herbal.

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Strands answers for August 10, 2024.