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 ‘Keeping an eye on things’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.

The theme iscaretakers: people or roles focused onwatching over, protecting, or managing something or someone responsibly.

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Thefirst wordis someone responsible for managing or looking after something.

Thesecond wordis a person legally or morally entrusted with the care and protection of someone.

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Thethird wordis someone who holds and manages assets or responsibilities on behalf of another.

Thefourth wordis someone who defends, shields, or keeps someone or something safe from harm.

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Thefifth wordis someone who takes care of a place or thing.

Thespangramis a phrase or concept tied to responsibility.

Strands answers for May 22, 2025.