Strands Hint for "The nose knows", Spangram and Answer of Aug 23 - Strands Today

Here's the answer and solution for NYT Strands #173- The nose knows

1 Theme Clue

The nose knows

Today's NYT Strands theme, "The nose knows," invites players to explore the world of scents and fragrances. This theme is all about the aromas and essences that delight our olfactory senses.

2 Spangram Hints

Today's Strands Spangram

Additional hint:

The spangram for today's theme hints at a phrase that combines practicality and a sense of smell, suggesting something fundamental and perceptible through one of our essential senses.

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3 Strands Screenshot of Spangram

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The complete spangram answer is revealed below!

Strands Spangram for Aug 23
Today's spangram is:
COMMONSCENTS

4 Theme Words Hints

Theme words hint:

The clue words for today are related to popular fragrances and natural scents. These include some well-known aromatic materials often used in perfumery and aromatherapy.

First three letters of each theme word:

CED...
LAV...
LEM...
MUS...
ROS...
SAN...

5 Complete Strands Answers

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All theme words are revealed below!

Strands Hint for Aug 23

All theme words of Today's Strands:

1 CEDAR
2 LAVENDER
3 LEMON
4 MUSK
5 ROSE
6 SANDALWOOD
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