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 ‘It’s right under your nose!’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

The theme refers to the common expression meaning something is obvious or easily noticed, often used to point out something that is in plain sight. In this context, it’s aplayful way to hint at mustache styles,which literally sit right under the nose on the face.

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Expand below to seehintsfortoday’s words.

Thefirst wordmight make you feel lucky.

Thesecond wordis reminiscent of something you might grasp on a bicycle.

Thethird wordis as thin and neatly groomed as a writer’s tool for jotting down notes.

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Thefourth wordresembles a cleaning tool for your pearly whites.

Thefifth wordis named after a marine mammal.

Thespangramis the classic facial hair that has adorned the faces of many a distinguished gentleman throughout history.

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