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 July 6, 2024? You can find that here.

Today's Theme, Explained

Today's theme is 'Not just black and white'. Expand to see what that means for today's puzzle.

.Each word represents a different substance that exists along a grayscale spectrum.

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Word Hints

Expand below to see hints for today's words.

The first word is smooth, dark, and a writer's best friend.

The second word is the spark before the fire.

The third word is strong enough to shape the world.

The fourth word is precious, whether in a ring or a record.

The fifth word is a porous solid, black in color, composed of amorphous carbon.

The sixth word is a finely textured metamorphic rock in shades of gray, green, or blue.

The spangram is a spectrum of shades.

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Today's Strands Answers

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

The first word is graphite.

The second word is flint.

The third word is steel.

The fourth word is platinum.

The fifth word is charcoal.

The sixth word is slate.

The spangram is grayscale.

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