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Strands hints & answers.

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Puzzle #99
A LITTLE NUDGE

Find the thread. Follow the aha.

A theme nudge first. The spangram and theme words wait below.

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THE FINAL PIECE

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THE SPANGRAM

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THE THEME WORDS

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Strands is a themed word-search game. Find the theme words and the spangram connecting the puzzle’s idea.

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