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Strands #173 Answers – August 23, 2024

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #173, Friday, August 23, 2024. Today's theme clue: “The nose knows”.

EDAMSA
CROLMN
RCVAOD
ENENAL
DESDOW
OSCEMO
RMOTNU
ELNSKS

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Strands #173 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are six theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 12 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
C____ · L_______ · L____ · M___ · R___ · S_________
Hint 4: the spangram
COMMONSCENTS

Strands #173 answers

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Spangram: COMMONSCENTS

Theme words: CEDAR, LAVENDER, LEMON, MUSK, ROSE, SANDALWOOD

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for August 23, 2024?

The spangram for Strands #173 is COMMONSCENTS.

What are the Strands answers for August 23, 2024?

CEDAR, LAVENDER, LEMON, MUSK, ROSE, SANDALWOOD, with the spangram COMMONSCENTS.