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CrosswordleStrands 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 June 28, 2026 - March in June
Theme words: CELEBRATION, DRAG, FLAGS, PARADE, RAINBOW, RALLY
Spangram: PRIDEMONTH
Strands June 27, 2026 - Suite re-lease
Theme words: CONDO, EFFICIENCY, FLAT, LOFT, PENTHOUSE, STUDIO
Spangram: APARTMENTS
Strands June 26, 2026 - "I'll gobble you up!"
Theme words: BRIDGE, BROTHERS, HORNS, PASS, THREE, TROLL
Spangram: BILLYGOATSGRUFF
Strands June 25, 2026 - Just relax
Theme words: ACUPUNCTURE, AROMATHERAPY, FACIAL, MASSAGE
Spangram: SPATREATMENT
Strands June 24, 2026 - Just chill
Theme words: BEER, JUICE, KOMBUCHA, SELTZER, SODA, WATER
Spangram: BEVERAGECOOLERS
Strands June 23, 2026 - A whole new world
Theme words: ARMOR, BLOCK, BUILDING, FOOD, PORTAL, STORAGE, TOOL
Spangram: MINECRAFT
Strands June 22, 2026 - Heebie-jeebies
Theme words: BUTTERFLIES, CREEPS, JITTERS, SHIVERS, WILLIES
Spangram: GOOSEBUMPS
Strands June 21, 2026 - That's included!
Theme words: BREAKFAST, FRIDGE, INTERNET, LAUNDRY, SAFE
Spangram: HOTELAMENITIES
Strands June 20, 2026 - Knicks knack
Theme words: CHANT, COURTSIDE, JUMBOTRON, MARQUEE, RAFTERS
Spangram: GARDENPARTY
Strands June 19, 2026 - Look to the West
Theme words: BANDANA, BOOTS, CHAPS, JEANS, SADDLE, SPURS, STETSON
Spangram: COWPOKES
Strands June 18, 2026 - Beneath the waves
Theme words: ALGAE, CRAB, FISH, PLANKTON, SEAWEED, SHARK, URCHIN
Spangram: CORALREEF
Strands June 17, 2026 - In the barnyard
Theme words: BUCKET, PITCHFORK, SAWHORSE, TRACTOR, WHEELBARROW
Spangram: FARMING
Strands June 16, 2026 - For here or to go?
Theme words: GYRO, RAMEN, SALAD, SANDWICH, SOUP, TACOS, WRAP
Spangram: WHATSFORLUNCH
Strands June 15, 2026 - Moving mountains
Theme words: CONQUER, OVERCOME, QUASH, SURMOUNT, VANQUISH
Spangram: YOUVEGOTTHIS
Strands June 14, 2026 - Peer group
Theme words: BARON, DUCHESS, EARL, LADY, LORD, MARQUESS, VISCOUNT
Spangram: NOBILITY
Strands June 13, 2026 - Track event
Theme words: LOUDSPEAKER, LYRICS, MICROPHONE, MUSIC, QUEUE, SONG
Spangram: KARAOKE
Strands June 12, 2026 - Something to talk about
Theme words: BODY, CONCLUSION, HOOK, POINT, PROBLEM, TOPIC
Spangram: PARTSOFSPEECH
Strands June 11, 2026 - Oozing
Theme words: BLUES, BREWS, CHOOSE, CRUISE, FUSE, SCHMOOZE, SHOES
Spangram: RHYMETIME
Strands June 10, 2026 - Something just clicked
Theme words: APPLICATION, DOCUMENT, FILE, PHOTO, SOFTWARE, SONG
Spangram: DOWNLOAD
Strands June 9, 2026 - Dramamine, anyone?
Theme words: DANCING, DECK, DRINKS, SEASICKNESS, SNACKS, WAVES
Spangram: IMONABOAT
Strands June 8, 2026 - Play time
Theme words: BOARDS, CARDS, CHIPS, DICE, SPINNERS, TILES, TOKENS
Spangram: GAMENIGHT
Strands June 7, 2026 - Herpetology 101
Theme words: BULLFROG, CHAMELEON, CROCODILE, SNAKE, TURTLE
Spangram: COLDBLOODED
Strands June 6, 2026 - With this ring ...
Theme words: MARRIAGE, MATRIMONY, NUPTIALS, VOWS, WEDLOCK
Spangram: TYINGTHEKNOT
Strands June 5, 2026 - You wanna go?
Theme words: BRAWL, CLASH, MELEE, SCRAP, SCUFFLE, SKIRMISH
Spangram: FIGHTINGWORDS
Strands June 4, 2026 - Smooth moves
Theme words: APLOMB, COMPOSURE, EASE, GRACE, POISE, STYLE
Spangram: POETRYINMOTION
Strands June 3, 2026 - By any other name ...
Theme words: BRIAR, DAMASK, HEDGE, PRAIRIE, WHITE, WILD, YELLOW
Spangram: ROSEGARDEN
Strands June 2, 2026 - Caught in the Net
Theme words: COMMENT, FEED, MEME, POST, REEL, STORY, TREND
Spangram: EXTREMELYONLINE
Strands June 1, 2026 - Shall we gather for lunch?
Theme words: BLACKBERRY, CHESTNUT, CHICORY, MOREL, NETTLE, RAMP
Spangram: FORAGING
Strands May 31, 2026 - Places to go
Theme words: BEACH, CASTLE, MARKET, MONUMENT, MUSEUM, RESTAURANT
Spangram: TOURISM
Strands May 30, 2026 - We'll be there
Theme words: CARING, HELPFUL, LOYAL, RELIABLE, TRUSTWORTHY
Spangram: GOODFRIENDS
Strands May 29, 2026 - E-I-E-I-O
Theme words: CHICKENS, COWS, DUCKS, GOATS, HORSES, PIGS, SHEEP
Spangram: FARMANIMALS
Strands May 28, 2026 - Talking scents
Theme words: BERGAMOT, JASMINE, MUSK, NEROLI, PEAR, SANDALWOOD
Spangram: FRAGRANCE
Strands May 27, 2026 - Ketchup or mustard?
Theme words: BANGER, BRAT, FOOTLONG, FRANKFURTER, WEENIE
Spangram: HOTDIGGITYDOG
Strands May 26, 2026 - On the nature trail
Theme words: ACORN, DAISY, FEATHER, MOSS, PAWPRINT, PUDDLE
Spangram: SCAVENGERHUNT
Strands May 25, 2026 - Thank you
Theme words: HONOR, PROTECTION, SACRIFICE, SERVICE, VIRTUE
Spangram: MEMORIALDAY
Strands May 24, 2026 - Turn, turn, turn
Theme words: BOBBIN, COIL, REEL, SCROLL, SPINDLE, SPOOL, WINCH
Spangram: TRYTOUNWIND
Strands May 23, 2026 - Staying alive
Theme words: FLINT, HATCHET, MACHETE, PARACORD, SHOVEL, TARP
Spangram: SURVIVALIST
Strands May 22, 2026 - Put down your ruler
Theme words: ASTRONOMIC, BOUNDLESS, EPIC, IMMENSE, VAST, WHOPPING
Spangram: ITSBIG
Strands May 21, 2026 - In a material world
Theme words: COTTON, DENIM, FLEECE, LINEN, SATIN, SILK, VELVET, WOOL
Spangram: FABRICS
Strands May 20, 2026 - No rush
Theme words: CALM, GENTLE, LEISURELY, PLACID, RELAXED, SLOW
Spangram: TAKEYOURTIME
Strands May 19, 2026 - On the rise
Theme words: BUTTE, HILL, HUMMOCK, KNOLL, MOUND, RIDGE, SLOPE
Spangram: HIGHERGROUND
Strands May 18, 2026 - The daily rind
Theme words: CLEMENTINE, KUMQUAT, LIME, ORANGE, POMELO, TANGERINE
Spangram: CITRUS
Strands May 17, 2026 - Strike one!
Theme words: ARCADE, BALLS, LANES, LOUNGE, PINS, SCOREBOARD
Spangram: BOWLINGALLEY
Strands May 16, 2026 - Bon appétit!
Theme words: CROISSANT, ECLAIR, MACARON, MERINGUE, MOUSSE
Spangram: FRENCHBAKERY
Strands May 15, 2026 - Weaselly wascals
Theme words: BADGER, FERRET, MARTEN, OTTER, POLECAT, WOLVERINE
Spangram: MUSTELIDS
Strands May 14, 2026 - Men in tights
Theme words: ARCHERY, DISGUISE, FOREST, FRIAR, OUTLAW, SHERIFF
Spangram: ROBINHOOD
Strands May 13, 2026 - You've got ...
Theme words: FIBER, GRIT, GUMPTION, HEART, NERVE, PLUCK, SPUNK
Spangram: WHATITTAKES
Strands May 12, 2026 - Quite the pair
Theme words: GAUCHO, HAREM, PALAZZO, SAILOR, TOREADOR, TUXEDO
Spangram: FANCYPANTS
Strands May 11, 2026 - A nice medley
Theme words: HODGEPODGE, JUMBLE, MISHMASH, RAGBAG, VARIETY
Spangram: ODDSANDENDS
Strands May 10, 2026 - We all saw it
Theme words: BLATANT, BRAZEN, FLAGRANT, GLARING, OBVIOUS, OVERT
Spangram: CLEARCUT
Strands May 9, 2026 - Garden varieties
Theme words: ARTICHOKE, ASPARAGUS, LETTUCE, ONION, RADISH
Spangram: SPRINGVEGGIE
Strands May 8, 2026 - Garden variety
Theme words: BASIC, COMMON, ORDINARY, PEDESTRIAN, PROSAIC
Spangram: RUNOFTHEMILL
Strands May 7, 2026 - Go right ahead
Theme words: ALLOW, APPROVE, BLESS, LICENSE, PERMIT, SANCTION
Spangram: GIVETHENOD
Strands May 6, 2026 - Get-up-and-go!
Theme words: ASCEND, CLIMB, RADIATE, SHIMMER, SOAR, SPARKLE
Spangram: RISEANDSHINE
Strands May 5, 2026 - Get up!
Theme words: ALARM, DATE, DISPLAY, RADIO, SNOOZE, TIME, TUNER
Spangram: DIGITALCLOCK
Strands May 4, 2026 - May the forest be with you
Theme words: ASPEN, BIRCH, CEDAR, CYPRESS, DOGWOOD, EUCALYPTUS
Spangram: BRANCHOUT
Strands May 3, 2026 - Something's fishy
Theme words: BIZARRE, PECULIAR, QUIRKY, STRANGE, UNUSUAL, WEIRD
Spangram: THATSODD
Strands May 2, 2026 - All the right moves
Theme words: COASTER, KICK, PONY, SAILOR, SCUFF, SHUFFLE, WIZARD
Spangram: LINEDANCE
Strands May 1, 2026 - I ❤️ Hawaii
Theme words: HULA, LUAU, MACADAMIA, PINEAPPLE, POKE, UKULELE
Spangram: ALOHASPIRIT