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 ‘What do you make of this?’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

Thethird wordis something you might use to shape or create.

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Thefourth wordis the stand that holds your art.

Thefifth wordis a mix of colors that helps make art.

Thesixth wordis a medium that might smudge but always adds depth.

Theseventh wordis what you use to apply your artistic touch.

Thespangramis where you learn to turn imagination into reality through creative exercises.

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Strands answers for August 18, 2024.