Navigating the twists and turns of today's Strands puzzle 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.

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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.

Are you looking for the answers and hints for August 25, 2024? You can find that here.

Today's Theme, Explained

Today's theme is 'See you on the court'. Expand to see what that means for today's puzzle.

The words are all relevant to aspects of a tennis match.

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Word Hints

Expand below to see hints for today's words.

The first word is a term in tennis meaning a score of zero.

The second word is a powerful overhead shot.

The third word is the equipment used to hit the ball.

The fourth word is a type of shot that imparts backspin on the ball.

The fifth word is hitting the ball before it bounces.

The sixth word is a basic stroke where the palm of the hand faces forward.

The seventh word is the shot that starts each point.

The spangram is a major achievement in tennis. It's when you win all four major tournaments in a single year. (two words)

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Today's Strands Answers

Need the words themselves? You can find the answers right here.

The first word is love.

The second word is smash.

The third word is racket.

The fourth word is slice.

The fifth word is volley.

The sixth word is forehand.

The seventh word is sever.

The spangram is grandslam.

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