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 ‘Go play outside!’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

Each word represents adifferent type of game typically enjoyed in outdoor settings, often in a backyard or park.

Spoilers spelt out in the Strands style.

Word Hints

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Thefirst wordis where bags filled with corn are thrown at a raised board with a hole.

Thesecond wordis a played with balls and a court, where the goal is to get your balls closest to a target.

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Thethird wordis played with a shuttlecock and rackets, often in a netted court.

Thefourth wordinvolves tossing metal shoes at a stake in the ground.

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Thefifth wordfeatures mallets and balls, played on a grass court with wickets as targets.

Strands answers for September 9, 2024.