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 ‘Back and forth’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

Word Hints

Expand below to seehintsfortoday’s words.

For thefirst word,think of when shadows disappear and the sun is directly overhead.

Thesecond worddescribes something related to a community or city.

Reads “Spoilers” in connected orange circles

Thethird wordoften is used to address a respectful lady.

Thefourth wordis a small watercraft that you paddle with a double-bladed oar.

For thefifth word, think of a horizontal surface where everything is balanced and even.

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Theseventh worddescribes something which spins or revolves.

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Strands puzzle from March 20, 2024 - featuring connecting words and today’s theme of “back and forth”.