Complete guide with hints, spangram, and all theme words for Jul 29's puzzle
Strands Theme of Jul 29 is:
The spangram describes the process of making or inventing something, particularly relating to how these 'men' were constructed. It spans from the top of the grid to the bottom.
Reveal letter by letter or uncover a full solution

Today's theme 'A made man' is a clever play on words. It refers to various types of human-like figures that are manufactured or crafted rather than being living beings.
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Strands answer for A made man are revealed below!
Below is the complete solution for Today's Strands. Enjoy the game!

Strands is a free daily word puzzle from The New York Times. Each day, you get a theme and a letter grid where you must find hidden words. Like Wordle and Connections, it refreshes at midnight with a new puzzle.
You get a 6×8 grid of letters. Find all theme words plus the "spangram" that spans the grid and reveals the theme. Connect letters horizontally, vertically, or diagonally to form words. Find 3 non-theme words to unlock a hint.
This theme isn't about the mafia; instead, it focuses on physical objects shaped like the human form. If you're stuck on how these figures are constructed, check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
The difficulty lies in identifying specific nouns for human substitutes that vary in size and material. To see how these words fit into the grid, check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
Start by looking for common items found in a child's toy box or a clothing store display. For a strategic breakdown of the word placements, check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.
Today’s spangram runs vertically, connecting the top and bottom of the puzzle grid with a word about manufacturing. Check out the full Strands Hint below for more details.