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Puzzle #230
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 THEME
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THE FINAL PIECE
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THE SPANGRAM
EXTRASOMETHING
THE THEME WORDS
FIZZ|KICK|OOMPH|PIZZAZZ|SPARK|VERVE|ZING
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Strands is a themed word-search game. Find the theme words and the spangram connecting the puzzle’s idea.