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Strands, a captivating word game currently in Beta, challenges players to form words using a set of letters on a board and a theme. Every day, players have to uncover hidden Spangrams and theme words. Each puzzle is a unique blend of creativity and strategy, making every game a fresh and exciting experience. For help with today's puzzle, check out our today's Strands hints page. If you missed it, you can also review yesterday's Strands for more insights and solutions.

On this page, we keep an updated history of past puzzles. Browse through all past puzzles, exploring the different themes and word combinations that have been featured.

Why Use the Strands Archive?

  • Track Your Progress: Monitor your solving skills over time by revisiting past puzzles.
  • Analyze Patterns: Gain an edge in future puzzles by studying recurring themes and word patterns.
  • Practice and Improve: Use past puzzles to practice and sharpen your word-finding abilities.
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2024
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October 2024

  • Strands October 3, 2024 - Hairy styles

    Theme words: BUZZ, FADE, FAUXHAWK, FLATTOP, PAGEBOY, PIXIE, SHAG

    Spangram: SHORTCUTS

  • Strands October 2, 2024 - Fresh out of the oven

    Theme words: CROISSANT, DANISH, GALETTE, MUFFIN, SCONE, STRUDEL

    Spangram: PASTRIES

  • Strands October 1, 2024 - Channel surfing

    Theme words: DISCOVERY, HALLMARK, HISTORY, LIFETIME, PARAMOUNT

    Spangram: NETWORK

September 2024

  • Strands September 30, 2024 - Words with weight

    Theme words: BANTAM, CRUISER, FEATHER, HEAVY, LIGHT, MIDDLE, WELTER

    Spangram: BOXING

  • Strands September 29, 2024 - Weed 'em and reap

    Theme words: APPLE, KOHLRABI, ONION, PUMPKIN, RADISH, SQUASH

    Spangram: FALLHARVEST

  • Strands September 28, 2024 - Feeling good

    Theme words: EXCITEMENT, GRATITUDE, HAPPINESS, LOVE, PLEASURE

    Spangram: EMOTIONS

  • Strands September 27, 2024 - Medieval marvel

    Theme words: COURTYARD, DRAWBRIDGE, KEEP, MOAT, TOWER, TURRET, WALL

    Spangram: CASTLE

  • Strands September 26, 2024 - Special delivery

    Theme words: BLANKET, CRIB, HIGHCHAIR, PLAYPEN, STROLLER, SWING

    Spangram: BABYGEAR

  • Strands September 25, 2024 - Claim your steak

    Theme words: BRISKET, CHUCK, FLANK, RIBEYE, ROUND, SHANK, SIRLOIN

    Spangram: BEEFCUTS

  • Strands September 24, 2024 - Spacing out

    Theme words: ALIEN, CYBORG, DROID, MARTIAN, MUTANT, ROBOT

    Spangram: SCIENCEFICTION

  • Strands September 23, 2024 - Gnaw-it-alls

    Theme words: CHINCHILLA, HAMSTER, MUSKRAT, PORCUPINE, SQUIRREL

    Spangram: RODENTS

  • Strands September 22, 2024 - I've got you under my skin

    Theme words: BRAIN, HEART, KIDNEYS, LIVER, LUNGS, STOMACH

    Spangram: INTERNALORGANS

  • Strands September 21, 2024 - I've got the music in me!

    Theme words: ARENA, FESTIVAL, NIGHTCLUB, STADIUM, THEATER

    Spangram: CONCERTVENUE

  • Strands September 20, 2024 - A way with words

    Theme words: DICTION, METER, RHYME, SCANSION, STANZA, SYNTAX, VERSE

    Spangram: POETRY

  • Strands September 19, 2024 - Work out the bugs

    Theme words: BEETLE, EARWIG, MILLIPEDE, SPIDER, TERMITE

    Spangram: CREEPYCRAWLIES

  • Strands September 18, 2024 - Handy helpers

    Theme words: HAMMER, KNIFE, LEVEL, PLIERS, SCREWDRIVER, WRENCH

    Spangram: TOOLCHEST

  • Strands September 17, 2024 - On the rebound

    Theme words: BASKETBALL, ECHO, KANGAROO, SPRING, TRAMPOLINE

    Spangram: LETSBOUNCE

  • Strands September 16, 2024 - What a stud!

    Theme words: CHEEK, EARLOBE, EYEBROW, NAVEL, NOSE, SEPTUM, TONGUE

    Spangram: PIERCING

  • Strands September 15, 2024 - On the rocks

    Theme words: BITTERS, CHERRY, ORANGE, SUGAR, WATER, WHISKEY

    Spangram: OLDFASHIONED

  • Strands September 14, 2024 - Elements of style

    Theme words: BELT, GLASSES, HANDBAG, JEWELRY, SCARF, WATCH

    Spangram: ACCESSORIZING

  • Strands September 13, 2024 - Boots and saddles

    Theme words: BOUNTY, COWBOY, DUEL, HORSE, OUTLAW, SALOON, SHERIFF

    Spangram: WESTERNS

  • Strands September 12, 2024 - This should be right up your alley

    Theme words: AVENUE, BOULEVARD, HIGHWAY, LANE, ROAD, STREET

    Spangram: THOROUGHFARE

  • Strands September 11, 2024 - Play-with words

    Theme words: BLOCKS, DOLL, PUPPET, PUZZLE, SLIME, TRICYCLE, TRUCK

    Spangram: TOYSTORE

  • Strands September 10, 2024 - Give it a whirl!

    Theme words: FOXTROT, JIVE, QUICKSTEP, RUMBA, SALSA, WALTZ

    Spangram: BALLROOMDANCE

  • Strands September 9, 2024 - Go play outside!

    Theme words: BADMINTON, BOCCE, CORNHOLE, CROQUET, HORSESHOES

    Spangram: LAWNGAMES

  • Strands September 8, 2024 - A royal shade

    Theme words: LAVENDER, LILAC, MAGENTA, MAUVE, ORCHID, PLUM, VIOLET

    Spangram: PURPLES

  • Strands September 7, 2024 - Know your material

    Theme words: CHIFFON, DENIM, JERSEY, MUSLIN, SATIN, SPANDEX, VELVET

    Spangram: FABRIC

  • Strands September 6, 2024 - Just right

    Theme words: BABY, BEDS, CHAIRS, HARD, MAMA, PAPA, PORRIDGE, SOFT

    Spangram: THREEBEARS

  • Strands September 5, 2024 - Going underground

    Theme words: BEET, JICAMA, POTATO, RUTABAGA, TARO, TURNIP

    Spangram: ROOTVEGETABLES

  • Strands September 4, 2024 - American beauty

    Theme words: ARCHES, BADLANDS, GLACIER, REDWOOD, SAGUARO

    Spangram: NATIONALPARKS

  • Strands September 3, 2024 - Striking sounds

    Theme words: CHIME, CLANG, JINGLE, KNELL, PEAL, RING, TINKLE, TOLL

    Spangram: BELLTONES

  • Strands September 2, 2024 - Order in the court!

    Theme words: BARON, DUCHESS, EARL, ESQUIRE, KNIGHT, QUEEN, VISCOUNT

    Spangram: TITLES

  • Strands September 1, 2024 - Serve ginger-ly?

    Theme words: AVOCADO, CRAB, CUCUMBER, MAYO, RICE, SEAWEED

    Spangram: CALIFORNIAROLL

August 2024

  • Strands August 31, 2024 - Makeshift music

    Theme words: BONES, BROOM, COWBELL, SPOONS, STOVEPIPE, WASHBOARD

    Spangram: JUGBAND

  • Strands August 30, 2024 - Let's play

    Theme words: FALLOUT, HALO, MINECRAFT, OVERWATCH, UNCHARTED

    Spangram: VIDEOGAMES

  • Strands August 29, 2024 - Wake up and ...

    Theme words: BLACK, CAPPUCCINO, ESPRESSO, ICED, LATTE, MOCHA

    Spangram: COFFEEORDER

  • Strands August 28, 2024 - Commuter benefits

    Theme words: FERRY, MONORAIL, STREETCAR, SUBWAY, TRAIN

    Spangram: PUBLICTRANSPORT

  • Strands August 27, 2024 - Pixar fare

    Theme words: EGGPLANT, ONIONS, PEPPERS, TOMATOES, ZUCCHINI

    Spangram: RATATOUILLE

  • Strands August 26, 2024 - See you on the court

    Theme words: FOREHAND, LOVE, RACKET, SERVE, SLICE, SMASH, VOLLEY

    Spangram: GRANDSLAM

  • Strands August 25, 2024 - Into the woods

    Theme words: BEECH, CHESTNUT, GINKGO, MAPLE, PINE, SYCAMORE, WILLOW

    Spangram: FOREST

  • Strands August 24, 2024 - Crumby theme

    Theme words: ANIMAL, GOLDFISH, OYSTER, RICE, SALTINE, SODA, WATER

    Spangram: CRACKERS

  • Strands August 23, 2024 - The nose knows

    Theme words: CEDAR, LAVENDER, LEMON, MUSK, ROSE, SANDALWOOD

    Spangram: COMMONSCENTS

  • Strands August 22, 2024 - Smoothie moves

    Theme words: CHOP, LIQUEFY, PUREE, STIR, PULSE, GRIND, WHIP

    Spangram: BLENDERSETTING

  • Strands August 21, 2024 - One for the ages

    Theme words: GIFTS, CANDLES, CELEBRATE, PARTY, CARDS, CAKE

    Spangram: HAPPYBIRTHDAY

  • Strands August 20, 2024 - I think we're covered

    Theme words: UMBRELLA, GALOSHES, SLICKER, HOOD, PONCHO, GAITERS

    Spangram: RAINGEAR

  • Strands August 19, 2024 - Hear me roar!

    Theme words: LION, TIGER, COUGAR, CHEETAH, PANTHER, JAGUAR, LEOPARD

    Spangram: BIGCAT

  • Strands August 18, 2024 - What do you make of this?

    Theme words: EASEL, PAINT, MOLD, PALETTE, BRUSH, CANVAS, CHARCOAL

    Spangram: ARTCLASS

  • Strands August 17, 2024 - Carle classic

    Theme words: APPLE, PICKLE, WATERMELON, SALAMI, LEAF

    Spangram: HUNGRYCATERPILLAR

  • Strands August 16, 2024 - This or that

    Theme words: FEAST, FAMINE, MAKE, BREAK, SINK, SWIM, DOUBLE, NOTHING

    Spangram: OPTIONS

  • Strands August 15, 2024 - Is this some kind of joke?

    Theme words: PRANKSTER, COMIC, CLOWN, JESTER, FOOL, BUFFOON

    Spangram: YOUREKIDDING

  • Strands August 14, 2024 - Honey I'm home!

    Theme words: RANCH, COTTAGE, BUNGALOW, COLONIAL, CRAFTSMAN, CABIN

    Spangram: HOUSES

  • Strands August 13, 2024 - Look it up!

    Theme words: DICTIONARY, THESAURUS, ATLAS, ALMANAC, HANDBOOK

    Spangram: REFERENCE

  • Strands August 12, 2024 - Everybody cut footloose!

    Theme words: HUSTLE, MOONWALK, FLOSS, TWERK, VOGUE, PIROUETTE

    Spangram: DANCEMOVES

  • Strands August 11, 2024 - Home stretch?

    Theme words: VERANDA, PATIO, TERRACE, SUNROOM, BALCONY, DECK

    Spangram: BONUSSPACES

  • Strands August 10, 2024 - Not just for poking

    Theme words: CINNAMON, MEMORY, SWIZZLE, LICORICE, HOCKEY, CONTROL

    Spangram: STICKS

  • Strands August 9, 2024 - Back to nature

    Theme words: CAMP, BIRDWATCH, SWIM, HIKE, STARGAZE, FORAGE, FISH

    Spangram: OUTDOORSY

  • Strands August 8, 2024 - Splashy event

    Theme words: NOODLES, TOWELS, DRINKS, SUNSCREEN, FLOATS, MUSIC

    Spangram: POOLPARTY

  • Strands August 7, 2024 - Oh, oh, oh!

    Theme words: DOUGH, CHATEAU, WHOA, AVOCADO, RAINBOW, MISTLETOE

    Spangram: RHYMETIME

  • Strands August 6, 2024 - Bed, bath and beyond

    Theme words: TABLECLOTH, TOWEL, SHEET, PILLOWCASE, BLANKET

    Spangram: LINENCLOSET

  • Strands August 5, 2024 - Rolling in it

    Theme words: WEALTHY, AFFLUENT, PROSPEROUS, OPULENT, MONEYED

    Spangram: THATSRICH

  • Strands August 4, 2024 - In glove

    Theme words: THUMB, POINTER, MIDDLE, RING, PINKY, NAIL, PALM, CUTICLE

    Spangram: ONHAND

  • Strands August 3, 2024 - A night at the museum

    Theme words: CLASSICAL, MEDIEVAL, MODERN, BAROQUE, ROMANTIC

    Spangram: ARTHISTORY

  • Strands August 2, 2024 - Here, there, and everywhere

    Theme words: THROUGH, ABOVE, AMONG, BESIDE, BETWEEN, UNDERNEATH

    Spangram: LOCATION

  • Strands August 1, 2024 - Not stirred

    Theme words: RATTLE, SALT, BOOTY, MARACA, HANDS, HAIRSPRAY, MARTINI

    Spangram: SHAKEN

July 2024

  • Strands July 31, 2024 - Staying power

    Theme words: ADHESIVE, BUBBLEGUM, TAPE, EPOXY, CARAMEL, GLUE

    Spangram: STICKYSTUFF

  • Strands July 30, 2024 - That's a stretch!

    Theme words: MOUNTAIN, CROW, TREE, BRIDGE, COBRA, CHAIR, WARRIOR

    Spangram: YOGAPOSES

  • Strands July 29, 2024 - Book it!

    Theme words: READ, BORROW, BROWSE, STUDY, MEET, RENEW, LEARN

    Spangram: PUBLICLIBRARY

  • Strands July 28, 2024 - Daily delivery

    Theme words: GLOBE, TRIBUNE, CHRONICLE, TIMES, JOURNAL, HERALD

    Spangram: NEWSPAPER

  • Strands July 27, 2024 - Bedtime story

    Theme words: MUSH, NOBODY, CLOCKS, SOCKS, MITTENS, KITTENS

    Spangram: GOODNIGHTMOON

  • Strands July 26, 2024 - Go for the gold

    Theme words: ARCHERY, GOLF, KARATE, SWIMMING, EQUESTRIAN, TRACK

    Spangram: OLYMPICS

  • Strands July 25, 2024 - All that jazz

    Theme words: FUNK, BEBOP, RAGTIME, FUSION, MODAL, COOL, SWING, ACID

    Spangram: SUBGENRE

  • Strands July 24, 2024 - Screen time

    Theme words: PROJECTOR, POPCORN, CANDY, TRAILERS, FEATURE

    Spangram: MOVIETHEATER

  • Strands July 23, 2024 - You're the best!

    Theme words: ICONIC, SUPREME, SUPERLATIVE, PERFECT, EXCELLENT

    Spangram: CHAMPION

  • Strands July 22, 2024 - Make waves

    Theme words: GONDOLA, CANOE, KAYAK, PADDLEBOARD, DORY, DINGHY

    Spangram: WATERCRAFT

  • Strands July 21, 2024 - S-words? (a cutting-edge theme!)

    Theme words: MACHETE, KATANA, CLAYMORE, RAPIER, SCIMITAR, CUTLASS

    Spangram: BLADES

  • Strands July 20, 2024 - A seat at the table

    Theme words: FORK, KNIFE, PLATE, NAPKIN, GLASS, SPOON, SAUCER

    Spangram: PLACESETTING

  • Strands July 19, 2024 - And the Oscar goes to ...

    Theme words: STONE, SWANK, PHOENIX, FIELD, BRIDGES, BERRY, HUNT

    Spangram: BESTACTING

  • Strands July 18, 2024 - At your fingertips

    Theme words: SPACE, SHIFT, ESCAPE, RETURN, DELETE, CONTROL, ENTER

    Spangram: KEYBOARD

  • Strands July 17, 2024 - Park place

    Theme words: SLIDE, CLIMBER, SEESAW, SWINGS, BENCHES, SANDBOX

    Spangram: PLAYGROUND

  • Strands July 16, 2024 - Were you raised in a barn?

    Theme words: GOSLING, PIGLET, CALF, FOAL, CHICK, LAMB, DUCKLING

    Spangram: BABYANIMAL

  • Strands July 15, 2024 - Give it the ol' college try

    Theme words: TUFTS, DUKE, BROWN, TEMPLE, RICE, NORTHWESTERN

    Spangram: UNIVERSITIES

  • Strands July 14, 2024 - Say my name

    Theme words: RUSTLE, PEAT, MERRY, FILL, GALE, HAIRY, ATOM, WHINNY

    Spangram: HOMOPHONES

  • Strands July 13, 2024 - Hello kitty

    Theme words: TABBY, TORTOISESHELL, CALICO, TUXEDO, ORANGE, BLACK

    Spangram: FURCOAT

  • Strands July 12, 2024 - Auto suggestion

    Theme words: EXPLORER, OUTBACK, SOUL, ACCORD, CHARGER, EQUINOX

    Spangram: CARMODELS

  • Strands July 11, 2024 - Loaded lunch

    Theme words: BUTTER, BACON, CHIVES, CHEDDAR, CHILI, BROCCOLI

    Spangram: BAKEDPOTATO

  • Strands July 10, 2024 - In Neverland

    Theme words: LAGOON, PIRATES, CROCODILE, HOOK, DARLING, MERMAID

    Spangram: PETERPAN

  • Strands July 9, 2024 - Now on exhibit

    Theme words: SCULPTURE, PAINTING, MURAL, COLLAGE, LITHOGRAPH

    Spangram: ARTMUSEUM

  • Strands July 8, 2024 - Rise and shine

    Theme words: SNOOZE, WAKE, SHOWER, DRESS, BREAKFAST, WORK

    Spangram: MORNINGROUTINE

  • Strands July 7, 2024 - Not just black and white

    Theme words: STEEL, CHARCOAL, GRAPHITE, SLATE, FLINT, PLATINUM

    Spangram: GRAYSCALE

  • Strands July 6, 2024 - By the yard

    Theme words: FLAMINGO, GNOME, PLANTER, BIRDBATH, WINDSOCK

    Spangram: LAWNORNAMENT

  • Strands July 5, 2024 - Say something

    Theme words: SPEAK, UTTER, EXPRESS, SIGN, TALK, DECLARE, TELL

    Spangram: ARTICULATION

  • Strands July 4, 2024 - Nation celebration

    Theme words: SPARKLER, FLAG, PARADE, FIREWORKS, PICNIC

    Spangram: INDEPENDENCEDAY

  • Strands July 3, 2024 - Spin your wheels

    Theme words: FRAME, CHAIN, KICKSTAND, SADDLE, BRAKE, PEDAL, FENDER

    Spangram: BICYCLE

  • Strands July 2, 2024 - Heat and eat

    Theme words: SIMMER, DEGLAZE, POACH, BLANCH, STEAM, BRAISE, FLAMBE

    Spangram: COOKING

  • Strands July 1, 2024 - We've got the beat

    Theme words: CYMBAL, GONG, DRUM, TRIANGLE, RATTLE, TAMBOURINE

    Spangram: PERCUSSION

June 2024

  • Strands June 30, 2024 - Cut and color

    Theme words: RUBY, EMERALD, AMETHYST, SAPPHIRE, GARNET, TOPAZ

    Spangram: JEWELTONES

  • Strands June 29, 2024 - It's way over your head

    Theme words: MOON, PLANET, ASTEROID, COMET, GALAXY, SATELLITE

    Spangram: OUTERSPACE

  • Strands June 28, 2024 - That's my jam!

    Theme words: ROCK, SOUL, JAZZ, SALSA, BLUES, COUNTRY, FOLK, DISCO

    Spangram: MUSICGENRE

  • Strands June 27, 2024 - Better together

    Theme words: MACARONI, CHEESE, BURGER, FRIES, BISCUITS, GRAVY

    Spangram: COMBOMEALS

  • Strands June 26, 2024 - Looking good

    Theme words: DRIPPY, DAPPER, SNAZZY, SWANK, SPIFFY, POSH, CHIC

    Spangram: FASHIONISTA

  • Strands June 25, 2024 - Frame game

    Theme words: SPARE, STRIKE, ALLEY, TURKEY, PINS, LANE, SPLIT, GUTTER

    Spangram: BOWLING

  • Strands June 24, 2024 - Fine print

    Theme words: TARTAN, STRIPES, GINGHAM, ARGYLE, CHEVRON, PAISLEY

    Spangram: PATTERNS

  • Strands June 23, 2024 - Fine diners

    Theme words: SUBWAY, OUTBACK, SONIC, CHILIS, CHECKERS, SIZZLER

    Spangram: CHAINLINK

  • Strands June 22, 2024 - I love the nightlife

    Theme words: WOMBAT, LEOPARD, COYOTE, SKUNK, AARDVARK, OPOSSUM

    Spangram: NOCTURNAL

  • Strands June 21, 2024 - We do

    Theme words: BOUQUET, CAKE, DANCE, VOWS, FAMILY, FRIENDS, RING, KISS

    Spangram: WEDDING

  • Strands June 20, 2024 - They're good for a laugh

    Theme words: FRIENDS, SCRUBS, VEEP, BEWITCHED, CHEERS, COMMUNITY

    Spangram: SITCOMS

  • Strands June 19, 2024 - Home work helpers

    Theme words: MOUSE, MONITOR, KEYBOARD, SPEAKERS, WEBCAM, PRINTER

    Spangram: DESKTOP

  • Strands June 18, 2024 - It’s right under your nose!

    Theme words: PENCIL, WALRUS, HANDLEBAR, HORSESHOE, TOOTHBRUSH

    Spangram: MUSTACHE

  • Strands June 17, 2024 - Picking up the pieces

    Theme words: SORRY, CLUE, BATTLESHIP, MONOPOLY, RISK, TROUBLE

    Spangram: BOARDGAMES

  • Strands June 16, 2024 - It’s in the bag

    Theme words: CHAMOMILE, MATCHA, CHAI, GUNPOWDER, OOLONG, JASMINE

    Spangram: TEATIME

  • Strands June 15, 2024 - Deep dive

    Theme words: OCTOPUS, SQUID, SHARK, WHALE, CORAL, CLAM, LOBSTER

    Spangram: MARINELIFE

  • Strands June 14, 2024 - Take a load off!

    Theme words: RECLINER, COUCH, CHAISE, ARMCHAIR, DIVAN, STOOL, SOFA

    Spangram: SEATING

  • Strands June 13, 2024 - Good times ahead

    Theme words: CRASHER, BOAT, FOUL, HEARTY, ANIMAL, FAVOR, POOPER

    Spangram: AFTERPARTY

  • Strands June 12, 2024 - By the dozen

    Theme words: GLAZED, FROSTED, CIDER, CAKE, POWDERED, JELLY, HOLE

    Spangram: DOUGHNUTS

  • Strands June 11, 2024 - Hold up...

    Theme words: ELEVATE, BOOST, HOIST, LEVITATE, LIFT, SUPPORT, EXALT

    Spangram: ALLRISE

  • Strands June 10, 2024 - Print edition

    Theme words: COLUMN, CAPTION, PAGE, FOLD, ARTICLE, BYLINE, FOLIO

    Spangram: NEWSPAPER

  • Strands June 9, 2024 - Way to grow!

    Theme words: SEEDS, WATER, SUNLIGHT, EARTH, SPACE, PROTECTION, LOVE

    Spangram: GARDEN

  • Strands June 8, 2024 - Beat the heat

    Theme words: POPSICLE, CARNIVAL, BEACH, CAMP, LEMONADE, HOPSCOTCH

    Spangram: SUMMER

  • Strands June 7, 2024 - Sorority signs

    Theme words: ALPHA, BETA, GAMMA, DELTA, EPSILON, KAPPA, SIGMA

    Spangram: GREEKLETTERS

  • Strands June 6, 2024 - Tidal treasures

    Theme words: SHELL, GLASS, DRIFTWOOD, FOSSIL, STONE, BOTTLE

    Spangram: BEACHCOMBING

  • Strands June 5, 2024 - They're good people

    Theme words: JUSTICE, FAITH, FELICITY, HOPE, PRUDENCE, GRACE

    Spangram: VIRTUENAMES

  • Strands June 4, 2024 - Purposeful pairs

    Theme words: DIVIDE, CONQUER, WATCH, LEARN, FORGIVE, FORGET

    Spangram: USEFULADVICE

  • Strands June 3, 2024 - Better with age

    Theme words: KOMBUCHA, KIMCHI, MISO, KEFIR, YOGURT, SAUERKRAUT

    Spangram: FERMENTED

  • Strands June 2, 2024 - Nailed it!

    Theme words: CLEANSE, FILE, BUFF, MOISTURIZE, BASE, COLOR, TOPPER

    Spangram: MANICURE

  • Strands June 1, 2024 - Start the day right

    Theme words: EGGS, BACON, SAUSAGE, WAFFLE, OATMEAL, QUICHE, HASH

    Spangram: BREAKFAST

May 2024

  • Strands May 31, 2024 - On the yellow brick road

    Theme words: TWISTER, SCARECROW, POPPIES, RAINBOW, WIZARD

    Spangram: RUBYSLIPPERS

  • Strands May 30, 2024 - Pump it up!

    Theme words: KITTEN, CONE, CUBAN, CHUNKY, WEDGE, STILETTO, BLOCK

    Spangram: HIGHHEELS

  • Strands May 29, 2024 - A good workout

    Theme words: TREADMILL, ELLIPTICAL, ROWER, WEIGHTS, BIKE, CABLES

    Spangram: FITNESS

  • Strands May 28, 2024 - All atwitter

    Theme words: WARBLE, CLUCK, CHIRP, TWEET, WHISTLE, TRILL, SCREECH

    Spangram: BIRDSONG

  • Strands May 27, 2024 - Noodle on this one

    Theme words: TUBE, RIBBON, ELBOW, SPIRAL, SHELL, WHEEL, BOWTIE

    Spangram: PASTASHAPES

  • Strands May 26, 2024 - Beyond Nashville

    Theme words: SWIFT, CASH, TWAIN, URBAN, BROOKS, PAISLEY, HILL

    Spangram: COUNTRYSTARS

  • Strands May 25, 2024 - Sounds delicious!

    Theme words: SERIAL, CHILLY, MEET, STAKE, PAIR, TIME, MOOSE, LEAK

    Spangram: HOMOPHONES

  • Strands May 24, 2024 - Raise a glass

    Theme words: DAIQUIRI, SOUR, MOJITO, MARGARITA, SPRITZ, GIMLET

    Spangram: COCKTAILS

  • Strands May 23, 2024 - No dice!

    Theme words: CHARADES, CELEBRITY, MAFIA, TELEPHONE, TWISTER

    Spangram: PARTYGAMES

  • Strands May 22, 2024 - Home grown

    Theme words: BASIL, CORIANDER, PARSLEY, SAGE, ROSEMARY, THYME

    Spangram: HERBGARDEN

  • Strands May 21, 2024 - At the bar

    Theme words: FILE, EDIT, HISTORY, FAVORITES, WINDOW, HELP, TOOLS

    Spangram: MENUITEMS

  • Strands May 20, 2024 - Fowl fairy tale

    Theme words: MISFIT, JOURNEY, REFLECTION, SWAN, BEAUTIFUL

    Spangram: UGLYDUCKLING

  • Strands May 19, 2024 - ✨🔥🌹💀🤩👀💐

    Theme words: SPARKLES, FIRE, ROSE, SKULL, STARSTRUCK, EYES, BOUQUET

    Spangram: EMOJIS

  • Strands May 18, 2024 - Part of the equation

    Theme words: MULTIPLY, DIVIDE, SUBTRACT, CALCULATE, DERIVE

    Spangram: MATHEMATICS

  • Strands May 17, 2024 - Looking for a mate

    Theme words: BOOKEND, WING, EARPLUG, TONG, MITTEN, CHOPSTICK, PLIER

    Spangram: PAIRED

  • Strands May 16, 2024 - Tasty!

    Theme words: SWEET, SOUR, UMAMI, BITTER, TART, SALTY, SPICY, PIQUANT

    Spangram: FLAVORS

  • Strands May 15, 2024 - American pastime

    Theme words: PLATE, BULLPEN, DUGOUT, INFIELD, MOUND, BASE, STANDS

    Spangram: BALLPARK

  • Strands May 14, 2024 - On board

    Theme words: CRACKER, FRUIT, OLIVE, SALAMI, BRIE, SPREAD, NUTS

    Spangram: CHARCUTERIE

  • Strands May 13, 2024 - Best in show

    Theme words: POODLE, BOXER, SHEPHERD, HUSKY, HOUND, BEAGLE, COLLIE

    Spangram: DOGPILE

  • Strands May 12, 2024 - Picture perfect

    Theme words: PARASITE, SPOTLIGHT, CRASH, GLADIATOR, ROCKY

    Spangram: OSCARWINNERS

  • Strands May 11, 2024 - It's a date!

    Theme words: DRESS, TUXEDO, DANCE, CORSAGE, BOUTONNIERE, COURT

    Spangram: PROMNIGHT

  • Strands May 10, 2024 - Like a rocket

    Theme words: LAUNCH, ORBIT, ENCOUNTER, REENTRY, SPLASHDOWN

    Spangram: SPACEFLIGHT

  • Strands May 9, 2024 - Tap to play

    Theme words: WINDMILL, WATERFALL, CASTLE, RAMP, TUNNEL, BOULDER

    Spangram: MINIGOLF

  • Strands May 8, 2024 - Can you digit?

    Theme words: DANCE, BINARY, TELEPHONE, SERIAL, LUCKY, WHOLE, BACON

    Spangram: NUMBERS

  • Strands May 7, 2024 - Can you dig it?

    Theme words: COPPER, ARSENIC, GOLD, BISMUTH, ANTIMONY, SILVER

    Spangram: HEAVYMETAL

  • Strands May 6, 2024 - Signed, Sealed, Delivered

    Theme words: PACKAGE, MAGAZINE, POSTCARD, LETTER, BILL, INVITE

    Spangram: SNAILMAIL

  • Strands May 5, 2024 - Tools for the job

    Theme words: RAKE, SHEARS, GLOVES, SHOVEL, TROWEL, TRIMMER, EDGER

    Spangram: YARDWORK

  • Strands May 4, 2024 - The horror

    Theme words: PSYCHO, SCREAM, HALLOWEEN, HOSTEL, POLTERGEIST

    Spangram: SCARYMOVIE

  • Strands May 3, 2024 - A shade envious?

    Theme words: FOREST, ARTICHOKE, JUNGLE, OLIVE, PISTACHIO, EMERALD

    Spangram: GREENS

  • Strands May 2, 2024 - What's my line?

    Theme words: ZEBRA, TIGER, CLOWNFISH, BUMBLEBEE, CHIPMUNK, SKUNK

    Spangram: STRIPED

  • Strands May 1, 2024 - A token of our appreciation

    Theme words: THIMBLE, WHEELBARROW, IRON, PENGUIN, SHIP, RACECAR

    Spangram: MONOPOLY

April 2024

  • Strands April 30, 2024 - Pour it on

    Theme words: SRIRACHA, TZATZIKI, KETCHUP, AIOLI, MUSTARD, MAYO

    Spangram: CONDIMENT

  • Strands April 29, 2024 - Name dropping

    Theme words: MEATLOAF, BRANDY, JEWEL, COMMON, PINK, PRINCE, SEAL

    Spangram: MUSICIANS

  • Strands April 28, 2024 - Coming clean

    Theme words: RAZOR, SHAMPOO, SPONGE, SOAP, CONDITIONER, WASHCLOTH

    Spangram: SHOWER

  • Strands April 27, 2024 - Call me?

    Theme words: PROFESSOR, DOCTOR, QUEEN, REVEREND, SENATOR, ADMIRAL

    Spangram: TITLES

  • Strands April 26, 2024 - Staff members

    Theme words: SHARP, FLAT, NATURAL, CLEF, SIGNATURE, REST, MEASURE

    Spangram: NOTATION

  • Strands April 25, 2024 - That’s cap!

    Theme words: HELMET, BERET, BEANIE, BONNET, FEDORA, CROWN, TURBAN

    Spangram: HEADWEAR

  • Strands April 24, 2024 - This is a puzzle

    Theme words: RIDDLE, ENIGMA, MYSTERY, QUANDARY, CONUNDRUM

    Spangram: BRAINTEASERS

  • Strands April 23, 2024 - As easy as pie

    Theme words: BUTTER, SALT, SYRUP, PECAN, FLOUR, VANILLA, SUGAR

    Spangram: INGREDIENTS

  • Strands April 22, 2024 - Character class

    Theme words: HUNTER, MAGE, KNIGHT, ASSASSIN, ROGUE, BARD, SORCERER

    Spangram: FANTASY

  • Strands April 21, 2024 - That’s life!

    Theme words: CRAWL, SPEAK, DRIVE, GRADUATE, VOTE, MARRY, RETIRE

    Spangram: MILESTONES

  • Strands April 20, 2024 - Walk this way

    Theme words: SAUNTER, TRUDGE, STRUT, AMBLE, MARCH, STROLL, TREK

    Spangram: PEDESTRIAN

  • Strands April 19, 2024 - Get to work!

    Theme words: TALK, MUSIC, WEATHER, TRAFFIC, NEWS, SPORTS, COMEDY

    Spangram: DRIVETIME

  • Strands April 18, 2024 - Sew what?

    Theme words: STITCH, SEAM, THREAD, NEEDLE, THIMBLE, CLOTH, PATCH

    Spangram: TAILORING

  • Strands April 17, 2024 - The long run

    Theme words: NUTRITION, TRACK, COURSE, PACE, TRAINER, GAIT, SPEED

    Spangram: MARATHON

  • Strands April 16, 2024 - On the grid

    Theme words: ELECTRIC, WATER, HEAT, INTERNET, CABLE, TELEPHONE

    Spangram: UTILITIES

  • Strands April 15, 2024 - This and that

    Theme words: TRIAL, ERROR, PEACE, QUIET, SMOKE, MIRRORS, GIVE, TAKE

    Spangram: PARTNERS

  • Strands April 14, 2024 - Join the club!

    Theme words: TURKEY, LETTUCE, TOMATO, MAYONNAISE, BACON, PICKLE

    Spangram: SANDWICH

  • Strands April 13, 2024 - Group think

    Theme words: QUEEN, NIRVANA, JOURNEY, RUSH, HEART, OASIS, POISON

    Spangram: ROCKBANDS

  • Strands April 12, 2024 - You can say that again!

    Theme words: MURMUR, COUSCOUS, TUTU, CANCAN, POMPOM, MAMA, GOGO

    Spangram: REPETITION

  • Strands April 11, 2024 - It’s all in your head

    Theme words: FANTASY, ILLUSION, DAYDREAM, REVERIE, FIGMENT

    Spangram: MAKEBELIEVE

  • Strands April 10, 2024 - In closing

    Theme words: ALWAYS, SINCERELY, THANKS, CHEERS, BEST, REGARDS

    Spangram: SIGNINGOFF

  • Strands April 9, 2024 - Can I have my quarter back?

    Theme words: COWBOY, PATRIOT, RAVEN, TITAN, PANTHER, DOLPHIN

    Spangram: TEAMPLAYERS

  • Strands April 8, 2024 - It goes by fast

    Theme words: HOUR, MINUTE, SECOND, MONTH, WEEK, DECADE, CENTURY

    Spangram: TIMEPIECES

  • Strands April 7, 2024 - This’ll all blow over

    Theme words: FEATHER, BUBBLE, BALLOON, EYELASH, STRAW, PAPER

    Spangram: LIGHTWEIGHT

  • Strands April 6, 2024 - Picture this

    Theme words: FILTER, LENS, CAMERA, FLASH, TRIPOD, TIMER, LIGHT

    Spangram: PHOTOGRAPHY

  • Strands April 5, 2024 - Am I blushing?

    Theme words: CARDINAL, TOMATO, CINNAMON, STRAWBERRY, BURGUNDY

    Spangram: REDALERT

  • Strands April 4, 2024 - Consumerism

    Theme words: BREAD, DOUGH, CABBAGE, CLAM, LETTUCE, BACON, CHIPS

    Spangram: LUNCHMONEY

  • Strands April 3, 2024 - Play time!

    Theme words: WICKED, HAIRSPRAY, CAROUSEL, CABARET, GREASE, CATS

    Spangram: BROADWAY

  • Strands April 2, 2024 - Rolling in the aisles

    Theme words: MEATS, FROZEN, BAKERY, PRODUCE, DAIRY, SEAFOOD

    Spangram: GROCERYSTORE

  • Strands April 1, 2024 - What’s so funny?

    Theme words: LAUGH, CHORTLE, GUFFAW, ROAR, TITTER, CHUCKLE, HOOT

    Spangram: HILARIOUS

March 2024

  • Strands March 31, 2024 - It’s lit!

    Theme words: STAR, BULB, NEON, LANTERN, FIREFLY, ANGLERFISH

    Spangram: ILLUMINATION

  • Strands March 31, 2024 - It’s lit!

    Theme words: STAR, BULB, NEON, LANTERN, FIREFLY, ANGLERFISH

    Spangram: ILLUMINATION

  • Strands March 30, 2024 - Camouflage

    Theme words: CHEETAH, LADYBUG, LEOPARD, DALMATIAN, GIRAFFE, HYENA

    Spangram: SPOTTY

  • Strands March 29, 2024 - Pardon my French!

    Theme words: BERET, CHAUFFEUR, BUREAU, APERITIF, CHIC, LIAISON

    Spangram: LOANWORDS

  • Strands March 28, 2024 - Off the shelf

    Theme words: MYSTERY, ROMANCE, FANTASY, HUMOR, FICTION, BIOGRAPHY

    Spangram: GENRES

  • Strands March 27, 2024 - This is where I draw the line

    Theme words: SKETCH, COMIC, DOODLE, CARTOON, PORTRAIT, DESIGN

    Spangram: GRAPHICART

  • Strands March 26, 2024 - That’s fantastic!

    Theme words: DRAGON, FAIRY, OGRE, CYCLOPS, MERMAID, CENTAUR

    Spangram: MYTHOLOGICAL

  • Strands March 25, 2024 - Sign language

    Theme words: SCORPION, VIRGIN, SCALES, BULL, ARCHER, GOAT, TWINS

    Spangram: ASTROLOGY

  • Strands March 24, 2024 - Lock steps

    Theme words: APPLY, LATHER, RINSE, CONDITION, TOWEL, MOISTURIZE

    Spangram: HAIRCARE

  • Strands March 23, 2024 - Romeo and Juliet

    Theme words: TRAGEDY, LOVE, BALCONY, POISON, TRYST, FEUD, KISS

    Spangram: STARCROSSED

  • Strands March 22, 2024 - Animal sounds

    Theme words: HOARSE, WAIL, MOUSSE, GRISLY, MUSCLE, DEAR, CHORAL

    Spangram: HOMOPHONES

  • Strands March 21, 2024 - What’s the issue?

    Theme words: WIRED, TIME, PEOPLE, HIGHLIGHTS, VOGUE, SEVENTEEN

    Spangram: MAGAZINES

  • Strands March 20, 2024 - Back and forth

    Theme words: RACECAR, CIVIC, MADAM, KAYAK, LEVEL, NOON, ROTATOR

    Spangram: PALINDROME

  • Strands March 19, 2024 - That’s fortunate

    Theme words: SHAMROCK, HORSESHOE, PENNY, WISHBONE, LADYBUG

    Spangram: LUCKYCHARMS

  • Strands March 18, 2024 - World piece

    Theme words: FOREST, TUNDRA, DESERT, PLAIN, MOUNTAIN, MARSH, SWAMP

    Spangram: TERRAIN

  • Strands March 17, 2024 - Outside interests

    Theme words: HAIL, RAIN, STORM, SUNSHINE, SNOW, BLIZZARD, TORNADO

    Spangram: FORECAST

  • Strands March 16, 2024 - Grow up!

    Theme words: BABY, ADULT, TADPOLE, FROG, FOAL, HORSE, LAMB, SHEEP

    Spangram: PARENTHOOD

  • Strands March 15, 2024 - Old haunts

    Theme words: PHANTOM, GHOST, SPIRIT, WRAITH, SPECTER, SHADE

    Spangram: SUPERNATURAL

  • Strands March 14, 2024 - Get animated

    Theme words: BUGS, FOGHORN, DAFFY, COYOTE, PORKY, ROADRUNNER

    Spangram: LOONEYTUNES

  • Strands March 13, 2024 - One thousand followers

    Theme words: CENTRAL, CANYON, JURY, SLAM, RAPIDS, PIANO, PRIZE

    Spangram: GRANDFINALE

  • Strands March 12, 2024 - Ruler’s decree

    Theme words: YARD, INCH, FOOT, LEAGUE, FATHOM, FURLONG, METER

    Spangram: MEASUREMENTS

  • Strands March 11, 2024 - To put it mildly

    Theme words: SHOOT, FUDGE, DARN, GADZOOKS, GOLLY, HECK, JEEPERS

    Spangram: EUPHEMISMS

  • Strands March 10, 2024 - Sounds good to me

    Theme words: VIOLIN, SAXOPHONE, GUITAR, PIANO, TRUMPET, HARP

    Spangram: INSTRUMENTS

  • Strands March 9, 2024 - FRAGILE: handle with care

    Theme words: HEART, SWEAT, PROMISE, RECORD, SILENCE, BREAD, MOLD

    Spangram: BREAKABLE

  • Strands March 8, 2024 - Do the do

    Theme words: BRAID, PONYTAIL, BEEHIVE, DREADS, MOHAWK, TOPKNOT

    Spangram: HAIRSTYLE

  • Strands March 7, 2024 - Don’t do it!

    Theme words: ENVY, SLOTH, PRIDE, WRATH, GLUTTONY, LUST, GREED

    Spangram: CARDINALSINS

  • Strands March 6, 2024 - I gotta dip!

    Theme words: LIME, TOMATO, AVOCADO, GARLIC, CILANTRO, JALAPENO

    Spangram: GUACAMOLE

  • Strands March 5, 2024 - She’ll have a ball

    Theme words: SLIPPER, SPELL, PRINCE, DANCE, MIDNIGHT, PUMPKIN

    Spangram: CINDERELLA

  • Strands March 4, 2024 - Mark my words

    Theme words: PERIOD, COMMA, COLON, APOSTROPHE, HYPHEN, SLASH

    Spangram: PUNCTUATION