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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 ‘Crumby theme’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.
No, the New York Times isn’t being a self-hater today. The theme refers tovarious forms of a popular crunch snack that goes great in soup.

Word Hints
Expand below to seehintsfortoday’s words.
Thefirst wordis a creature in the wild or a pet at home.
Thesecond wordis a salty square snack that you may eat when feeling sick.

Thethird wordis a small, aquatic pet with colorful scales.
Thefourth wordis a fizzy beverage, often enjoyed cold.
Thefifth wordis essential for hydration and comes in various forms, from still to sparkling.
Thesixth wordis a staple grain used in many dishes around the world.

Theseventh wordis a mollusk that can be found in both fresh and saltwater.
Thespangramis a crunchy snack that comes in various flavors and shapes.
