Strands Hint for "Fragrant abuse", Spangram and Answer of Jun 22 - Strands Today

Here's the answer and solution for NYT Strands #476- Fragrant abuse

1 Theme Clue

Fragrant abuse

Today's Strands theme, "Fragrant abuse," creatively points to words associated with unpleasant smells. Think of terms that describe something that truly stinks.

2 Spangram Hints

Today's Strands Spangram

Additional hint:

The spangram for today's Strands is a popular phrase used when something has a notably bad smell or is generally disagreeable. It's an expression often heard when encountering something truly unpleasant.

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3 Strands Screenshot of Spangram

Spoiler Alert

The complete spangram answer is revealed below!

Strands Spangram for Jun 22
Today's spangram is:
THATSTINKS

4 Theme Words Hints

Theme words hint:

The words hidden in the Strands grid are all synonyms for having a very bad smell. These are common adjectives used to describe something that is malodorous or reeking.

First three letters of each theme word:

FOU...
MAL...
PUN...
RAN...
REE...
SME...

5 Complete Strands Answers

Final Spoiler Warning

All theme words are revealed below!

Strands Hint for Jun 22

All theme words of Today's Strands:

1 FOUL
2 MALODOROUS
3 PUNGENT
4 RANK
5 REEKING
6 SMELLY
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