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Strands #311: Kitchen Remodel Puzzle - Solutions and Hints

Strands presents a challenging word puzzle: find themed words within a letter grid, using a single clue. Today's puzzle, themed "Kitchen Remodel," proves trickier than usual, featuring tough words and a vague hint ("Time for an Upgrade"). Need help? This guide offers hints and solutions.

The puzzle grid and the clue "Time for an Upgrade." Six words need to be found: five themed words and the pangram.

Hints (Spoiler-Free):

These hints point toward the theme without revealing specific words:

• Hint 1: Focus on a home renovation project.
• Hint 2: Consider improvements to your cooking space.
• Hint 3: Think about common kitchen upgrades.

Partial Spoilers (One Word Each):

Here are two words with their locations in the grid. This helps without revealing the entire solution.

• Word 1: Backsplash
• Word 2: Oven

Complete Solution:

Ready for the full answer? The theme is Kitchen Remodel.

The five themed words are: Oven, Island, Sink, Backsplash, and Countertop.

Solution Explanation:

The clue, "Time for an Upgrade," fits perfectly, as these kitchen components are commonly updated during a remodel.

Each word represents a replaceable kitchen element.

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