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 ‘Into the woods’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

The theme does not refer to the Broadway musical of the same name. Instead, it refers todifferent kinds of trees.

Spoilers spelt out in the Strands style.

Word Hints

Expand below to seehintsfortoday’s words.

Thefirst wordis a tree that drops a nut encased in a spiky shell.

Thesecond wordis a tree with large, broad leaves and patchy bark.

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Thethird wordis a tree known for its smooth, light-colored bark.

Thefourth wordis a tree with fan-shaped leaves that have been around since the dinosaurs.

Thefifth wordis a tree that turns brilliant shades of red and orange in fall, and its sap makes a sweet syrup.

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Thesixth wordis a tree with long, flowing branches that seem to dance in the wind.

Theseventh wordis a tall, evergreen tree with needles and cones.

Strands answers for August 25, 2024.