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- The spangram TAKE A HIKE is the backbone of the grid; solve shorter theme words first, then use the long phrase to close the board.
TAKE A HIKE is the board's active center. The remaining words describe an outdoor walk from the starting point and route to the equipment and surroundings.
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TAKE A HIKE is the board's active center. The remaining words describe an outdoor walk from the starting point and route to the equipment and surroundings.
FAQ
What is today's Strands answer for 2026-08-25?
Spangram: TAKE A HIKE. Theme words: CANTEEN, MARKER, PATH, TRAILHEAD, WILDLIFE, WOODS.
How should I approach this Strands puzzle?
TAKE A HIKE is the board's active center. The remaining words describe an outdoor walk from the starting point and route to the equipment and surroundings.
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