NY Times Mini
NY Times Crossword
NY Times Wordle
NY Times Connections
NY Times Connections Sports Edition
NY Times Strands
NY Times Spelling Bee
Word Salad
Contexto
Blossom
Betweenle
Conexo
Bracket City
Fluxis
Stacks
Atlantic Crossword
Anagram Solver
Scrabble Word Finder
Words With Friends Word Finder
Atlantic Games
Zorzzle
Word of Fortune
Browser Extension
Strands Archive: All NYT Strands Past Puzzles
Search Strands Hints
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!
Explore NYT Puzzle Archives
Navigate to answer date
Strands August 9, 2025 - Gastronomic gadgets
Theme words: CORKSCREW, MIXER, SIEVE, SPATULA, WHISK, ZESTER
Spangram: KITCHENTOOL
Strands August 8, 2025 - Kings of swing and bebop
Theme words: CANNONBALL, COUNT, DIZZY, DUKE, FATS, HAWK, YARDBIRD
Spangram: JAZZCATS
Strands August 7, 2025 - Rock solid
Theme words: CONSTANT, DEVOTED, FIRM, SOUND, STEADY, UNWAVERING
Spangram: HOLDFAST
Strands August 6, 2025 - Paint me a picture
Theme words: BOOK, FRUIT, GUITAR, JEWELRY, PITCHER, SUNFLOWERS
Spangram: STILLLIFE
Strands August 5, 2025 - We have a winner!
Theme words: BINGO, DRAWING, GIVEAWAY, LOTTERY, SWEEPSTAKES
Spangram: LUCKYBREAK
Strands August 4, 2025 - Cutting it close
Theme words: AFTERSHAVE, CAPE, CLIPPERS, COMB, RAZOR, TRIMMER
Spangram: BARBERSHOP
Strands August 3, 2025 - "Sorry, didn't catch that"
Theme words: BLOOPER, BOBBLE, ERROR, FAULT, FUMBLE, MUFF, WHIFF
Spangram: SPORTSGOOF
Strands August 2, 2025 - Pretty as a picture
Theme words: ADJUST, BLUR, CROP, ERASE, FILTER, MARKUP, ROTATE
Spangram: PHOTOEDITOR
Strands August 1, 2025 - Slithering away
Theme words: ADDER, ANACONDA, COBRA, MAMBA, PYTHON, RATTLER, VIPER
Spangram: SERPENT
Strands July 31, 2025 - Half-baked
Theme words: BUNDT, CHEESE, FRUIT, FUNNEL, LAVA, POUND, SPONGE
Spangram: PIECEOFCAKE
Strands July 30, 2025 - You've got that right
Theme words: ASSEMBLY, COUNSEL, LIBERTY, LIFE, SPEECH, VOTE
Spangram: CONSTITUTION
Strands July 29, 2025 - You got that right
Theme words: ACCURATE, EXACT, PERSNICKETY, PRECISE, STRICT
Spangram: TAKINGPAINS
Strands July 28, 2025 - Inch by inch, row by row
Theme words: BLOSSOM, GROW, HARVEST, RIPEN, SEED, SPROUT
Spangram: VEGETABLEGARDEN
Strands July 27, 2025 - That's a good look
Theme words: EXAMINE, INSPECT, SCRUTINIZE, STUDY, SURVEY, WEIGH
Spangram: ANALYSIS
Strands July 26, 2025 - It's been a while
Theme words: ASSEMBLE, CONGREGATE, CONVENE, GATHER, MEET, MUSTER
Spangram: REUNION
Strands July 25, 2025 - Step to it!
Theme words: CHOREOGRAPHY, COSTUME, MUSIC, RECITAL, TEACHER
Spangram: DANCECLASS
Strands July 24, 2025 - Back away slowly
Theme words: GROWL, HISS, HUFF, RATTLE, SCREECH, SNARL, SPRAY, STOMP
Spangram: WARNING
Strands July 23, 2025 - Chips in
Theme words: FONDUE, GUACAMOLE, HUMMUS, QUESO, SALSA, TZATZIKI
Spangram: PARTYDIPS
Strands July 22, 2025 - Pet store purchase
Theme words: FILTER, FISH, PLANTS, PUMP, ROCKS, TANK, THERMOMETER
Spangram: AQUARIUM
Strands July 21, 2025 - I fold!
Theme words: BOAT, BUTTERFLY, CRANE, FISH, FLOWER, FROG, HEART, KITE
Spangram: ORIGAMI
Strands July 20, 2025 - Shore thing!
Theme words: BIKINI, SANDALS, SARONG, SWIMSUIT, TRUNKS, WRAP
Spangram: BEACHATTIRE
Strands July 19, 2025 - Hot enough for ya?
Theme words: BALMY, MUGGY, SCORCHING, STICKY, SWELTERING
Spangram: SUMMERWEATHER
Strands July 18, 2025 - Abracadabra!
Theme words: DISAPPEAR, ESCAPE, LEVITATE, MULTIPLY, TRANSFORM
Spangram: ITSMAGIC
Strands July 17, 2025 - Find your seat
Theme words: BALCONY, BOXES, LOBBY, MEZZANINE, ORCHESTRA, WINGS
Spangram: THEATERS
Strands July 16, 2025 - Tech accessories
Theme words: CASE, CHARGER, FOLIO, KEYBOARD, SPEAKER, STAND, STYLUS
Spangram: TABLET
Strands July 15, 2025 - Come one, come all!
Theme words: GAMES, LIVESTOCK, MUSIC, PRIZES, RIDES, VENDORS
Spangram: COUNTYFAIRS
Strands July 14, 2025 - Won't you be my neighbor?
Theme words: FIREFIGHTER, JANITOR, LIBRARIAN, MAYOR, TEACHER
Spangram: COMMUNITY
Strands July 13, 2025 - Completely fabricated
Theme words: COTTON, LINEN, POLYESTER, RAYON, SILK, SPANDEX, WOOL
Spangram: TEXTILES
Strands July 12, 2025 - In the ballpark
Theme words: BULLPEN, GLOVE, HELMET, JUMBOTRON, PEANUTS, PITCHER
Spangram: STADIUM
Strands July 11, 2025 - It could be verse
Theme words: ACROSTIC, BALLAD, ELEGY, EPIC, HAIKU, LIMERICK, SONNET
Spangram: POETRY
Strands July 10, 2025 - Nap time!
Theme words: DROWSY, FATIGUED, KNACKERED, SPENT, TIRED, WEARY
Spangram: SLEEPYHEAD
Strands July 9, 2025 - Party time!
Theme words: BALLOON, BUNTING, CONFETTI, PENNANT, STREAMER
Spangram: DECORATIONS
Strands July 8, 2025 - So extra
Theme words: BEDROOM, CHANGE, HANDS, KEYS, MOMENT, PARTS, TIME, TIRES
Spangram: SPARES
Strands July 7, 2025 - Prescriptions plus
Theme words: BEAUTY, GROCERY, HEALTH, MEDICINE, VITAMINS
Spangram: PHARMACYAISLE
Strands July 6, 2025 - My hero!
Theme words: FLIGHT, HEALING, INVISIBILITY, SPEED, STRENGTH
Spangram: SUPERPOWER
Strands July 5, 2025 - Every second counts
Theme words: CHRONOMETER, CLOCK, HOURGLASS, SUNDIAL, WATCH
Spangram: TIMEKEEPERS
Strands July 4, 2025 - Let's have a picnic!
Theme words: BEANS, BRATS, BURGERS, COLESLAW, SALAD, WATERMELON
Spangram: BARBECUE
Strands July 3, 2025 - Beyond vanilla
Theme words: BROWNIE, BUTTERSCOTCH, CHERRY, COFFEE, PISTACHIO
Spangram: ICECREAM
Strands July 2, 2025 - This is for the birds
Theme words: FEATHER, FLUFF, GRASS, LEAF, MOSS, TWIG, WOOL
Spangram: NESTINGMATERIAL
Strands July 1, 2025 - Center of attraction
Theme words: CAROUSEL, FUNHOUSE, SCRAMBLER, SLIDE, TRAIN
Spangram: AMUSEMENTPARK