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Today’s Theme, Explained

Today’s theme is ‘Pump it up!’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

The theme refers todifferent types of elevated shoes that are generally considered trendy and stylish.

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Word Hints

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Thefirst wordis a narrow heel that tapers down to a point at the bottom.

Thesecond wordis a thick and sturdy heel that provides stability.

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Thethird wordis a straight-sided sturdy heel.

Thefourth wordis a short and slender heel, typically less than 3 inches tall.

Thefifth wordis generally considered the most comfortable heeled shoe.

Thesixth wordis a very narrow and pointed heel.

Theseventh wordis a broad and thick heel that can be cone-shaped, block-shaped, or another shape.

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Thespangramis a general term for any shoe that elevates the back of the foot higher than the toes.

Strands answers for May 30, 2024.