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 ‘Trick or treat!’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

Each word representsiconic figures, creatures, or traditionsyou mightdress up asfor the spooky season. 🎃🕸️ Happy Halloween!

Spoilers spelt out in the Strands style.

Thefirst wordis sailing off with your gold and your rum.

Thesecond wordis hanging around but never really here.

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Thethird wordis wearing a tiara.

Thefourth wordis the flavor of fall and carved with a grin.

Thefifth wordis wrapped up tight but still anciently cool.

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Thesixth wordis brewing trouble.

Theseventh wordis juggling fun and creeping you out at the same time.

Strands answers for October 31, 2024.