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Word HurdleStrands Archive: All NYT Strands Past Puzzles
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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.
- Enjoy the Game: Relive your favorite puzzles and enjoy the satisfaction of solving them again.
Happy Strands solving!
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Strands November 8, 2025 - Knock, knock!
Theme words: DOORWAY, ENTRANCE, GATE, INGRESS, PORTAL, THRESHOLD
Spangram: LETMEIN
Strands November 7, 2025 - Encuentra el ritmo
Theme words: MARIACHI, REGGAETON, SALSA, SAMBA, TANGO, TEJANO
Spangram: LATINMUSIC
Strands November 6, 2025 - ___ City
Theme words: EMERALD, ETERNAL, GOLDEN, MAGIC, MOTOR, MUSIC, WINDY
Spangram: NICKNAME
Strands November 5, 2025 - The butterfly effect
Theme words: CATERPILLAR, CHRYSALIS, HATCH, MIGRATE, MILKWEED
Spangram: MONARCHS
Strands November 4, 2025 - F-I-L-M
Theme words: BABE, CARS, CLUE, DUNE, HEAT, HULK, JAWS, MILK
Spangram: FOURLETTERMOVIES
Strands November 3, 2025 - Wee wee wee!
Theme words: BEEF, HOME, MARKET, NONE, ROAST, STAYED, WENT
Spangram: THISLITTLEPIGGY
Strands November 2, 2025 - Go the distance
Theme words: FINISH, HYDRATION, PACE, RUNNER, START, TIMEKEEPER
Spangram: MARATHON
Strands November 1, 2025 - It's not polite to lick your plate
Theme words: DELECTABLE, DELICIOUS, FLAVORFUL, SCRUMPTIOUS
Spangram: GOODTASTE
Strands October 31, 2025 - Good bones
Theme words: FEMUR, FIBULA, HUMERUS, RADIUS, SKULL, STERNUM, ULNA
Spangram: SKELETON
Strands October 30, 2025 - "If I'm being picky ..."
Theme words: ALTERNATIVE, CHOICE, DRUTHERS, ELECTIVE, OPTION
Spangram: YOUDECIDE
Strands October 29, 2025 - "Nevermore!"
Theme words: BLACK, CLEVER, FEATHERED, OMNIVOROUS, WINGED
Spangram: THATSSORAVEN
Strands October 28, 2025 - The write stuff
Theme words: CEDARWOOD, ERASER, GRAPHITE, REFILL, SHARPENER
Spangram: PENCILMEIN
Strands October 27, 2025 - Witch way?
Theme words: AMULET, CAULDRON, CHARM, INCANTATION, POTION, WAND
Spangram: WIZARDRY
Strands October 26, 2025 - Fall-ing
Theme words: CORN, FOLIAGE, FOOTBALL, HARVEST, ORCHARDS, PUMPKINS
Spangram: AUTUMN
Strands October 25, 2025 - Quite a transformation!
Theme words: CHANGELING, SKINWALKER, VAMPIRE, WEREWOLF
Spangram: SHAPESHIFTERS
Strands October 24, 2025 - Through the ages
Theme words: BRONZE, INDUSTRIAL, INFORMATION, IRON, SPACE, STONE
Spangram: HISTORY
Strands October 23, 2025 - Please don't eat me!
Theme words: AZALEA, BELLADONNA, FOXGLOVE, HEMLOCK, OLEANDER
Spangram: POISONOUS
Strands October 22, 2025 - Catch all
Theme words: BATTERY, COIN, PENCIL, SHOELACE, TAPE, THUMBTACK
Spangram: JUNKDRAWER
Strands October 21, 2025 - Banding together
Theme words: ENCORE, HEADLINER, MERCHANDISE, OPENER, STAGE
Spangram: LIVECONCERT
Strands October 20, 2025 - “It's in the mail”
Theme words: ADDRESS, AMOUNT, MEMO, NUMBER, ROUTING, SIGNATURE
Spangram: CHECKLIST
Strands October 19, 2025 - For the picking
Theme words: BUTTER, CIDER, COMPOTE, FRITTER, JELLY, SAUCE, STRUDEL
Spangram: APPLES
Strands October 18, 2025 - Get to work ...
Theme words: ALARM, CLOSURE, CONSTRUCTION, DETOUR, WEATHER
Spangram: RUNNINGLATE
Strands October 17, 2025 - Gait keeping
Theme words: CAPER, CAVORT, GALUMPH, PRANCE, SCUTTLE, TRAIPSE
Spangram: SILLYWALKS
Strands October 16, 2025 - And the category is ...
Theme words: GEOGRAPHY, HISTORY, MOVIES, MUSIC, NEWS, SPORTS
Spangram: TRIVIANIGHT
Strands October 15, 2025 - Going up?
Theme words: ALARM, BASEMENT, CLOSE, GROUND, LOBBY, OPEN
Spangram: ELEVATORBUTTONS
Strands October 14, 2025 - This & that
Theme words: BOULDER, CRESCENT, DINNER, JELLY, PEBBLE, STONE
Spangram: ROCKANDROLL
Strands October 13, 2025 - Bring binoculars
Theme words: DUCK, FINCH, GOOSE, HAWK, THRUSH, WARBLER, WREN
Spangram: FALLMIGRATION
Strands October 12, 2025 - Follow suit
Theme words: BRIDGE, EUCHRE, HEARTS, PINOCHLE, SPADES, WHIST
Spangram: TRICKTAKING
Strands October 11, 2025 - That's branding
Theme words: APPLE, ARCHES, BULLSEYE, PEACOCK, SHELL, SWOOSH
Spangram: ICONICLOGOS
Strands October 10, 2025 - I'm a ladle hungry
Theme words: CHILI, GOULASH, GUMBO, JAMBALAYA, RAGOUT, STEW, TAGINE
Spangram: ONEPOT
Strands October 9, 2025 - Just in case
Theme words: CHARGER, CLOTHES, HEADPHONES, LAPTOP, TOILETRIES
Spangram: PACKITUP
Strands October 8, 2025 - Now, hear this!
Theme words: BASS, FEEDBACK, MIDRANGE, REVERB, TREBLE, VOLUME
Spangram: SOUNDCHECK
Strands October 7, 2025 - Unusual companions
Theme words: AXOLOTL, CHINCHILLA, GECKO, PARROT, PYTHON, SKUNK
Spangram: EXOTICPET
Strands October 6, 2025 - In for the evening
Theme words: JOGGERS, LONGJOHNS, NIGHTGOWNS, PAJAMAS, ROBES
Spangram: LOUNGEWEAR
Strands October 5, 2025 - Don't take the bait
Theme words: DECEPTION, DECOY, LURE, PLOY, RUSE, STRATAGEM, TRICK
Spangram: ITSATRAP
Strands October 4, 2025 - Bring it home
Theme words: JEWELRY, KEYCHAIN, MAGNET, POSTCARD, SHIRT, SPOON
Spangram: SOUVENIRS
Strands October 3, 2025 - Who's in charge?
Theme words: BOSS, CHIEF, DIRECTOR, HEAD, MANAGER, SUPERVISOR
Spangram: LEADERSHIP
Strands October 2, 2025 - The slightest touch …
Theme words: DAINTY, DELICATE, FRAGILE, GOSSAMER, WISPY
Spangram: HANDLEWITHCARE
Strands October 1, 2025 - That's got a ring to it!
Theme words: ACROBAT, CLOWN, CONTORTIONIST, JUGGLER
Spangram: CIRCUSPERFORMERS