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 ‘Fine diners’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

Fine dining restaurants are known for upscale ambiance, impeccable service, and a focus on gourmet cuisine. These words are not that. Theyare chain restaurantsandfast food places.The theme today is meant to be a bit of cheeky humor about the chosen words.

Spoilers spelt out in the Strands style.

Expand below to seehintsfortoday’s words.

Thefirst wordis where steaks sear and smiles appear.

Thesecond wordis where Rally’s used to be, but the name’s the only thing checkered.

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Thethird wordis where bloomin' onions bloom and wallabies roam (well, not really).

Thefourth wordis where you can cruise in for carhop service.

Thefifth wordis where baby back ribs are a fiesta for your taste buds.

Thesixth wordis your destination for endless sandwich combinations, built your way.

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Thespangramis (hopefully) not on the menu, but might describe the line for your delicious food.

Strands answers for June 23, 2024.