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 ‘Pick your own prefix’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

Each wordis the prefix for the root word “berry.“When combined, they form the names of actual berries.

Spoilers spelt out in the Strands style.

Word Hints

Expand below to seehintsfortoday’s words.

Thefirst wordis feeling a little tart but always brings the jam.

Thesecond wordis deep, moody, and pairs well with pancakes.

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Thethird wordis the rugged cousin who prefers the wild side of life.

Thefourth wordis red, spiky, and named after a fish.

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Thesixth wordis sweet, summery, and always in the shortcake spotlight.

Theseventh wordis wise, wrinkled, and probably brewing something magical.

Strands answers for February 19, 2024.