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Strands 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 23, 2025 - Breaking up the band
Theme words: CHEAP, HEADS, PUMPKINS, SMASHING, TALKING, TRICK
Spangram: ROCKGROUPS
Strands June 22, 2025 - Fragrant abuse
Theme words: FOUL, MALODOROUS, PUNGENT, RANK, REEKING, SMELLY
Spangram: THATSTINKS
Strands June 21, 2025 - Goose eggs
Theme words: BUPKIS, NADA, NAUGHT, NOTHING, ZERO, ZILCH, ZIPPO
Spangram: DIDDLYSQUAT
Strands June 20, 2025 - Just a dusting
Theme words: BABY, BAKING, BLASTING, CHILI, COCOA, ITCHING, TALCUM
Spangram: POWDERS
Strands June 19, 2025 - Life is a highway
Theme words: AUDIOBOOK, GAMES, MOTEL, PHOTOS, PLAYLIST, SCENERY
Spangram: ROADTRIP
Strands June 18, 2025 - Down time
Theme words: BLUE, DOLEFUL, GLOOMY, MELANCHOLY, TEARY, WOEBEGONE
Spangram: SADNESS
Strands June 17, 2025 - Make it work
Theme words: CONTRIVE, ENGINEER, FINAGLE, FINESSE, NEGOTIATE
Spangram: FIGUREOUT
Strands June 16, 2025 - Key notes
Theme words: ETUDE, MINUET, NOCTURNE, PRELUDE, SONATA, SUITE
Spangram: PIANOPIECES
Strands June 15, 2025 - Here's to him!
Theme words: CHALUPA, CRAWDAD, PAPARAZZI, POPCORN, POPSICLE
Spangram: FATHERSDAY
Strands June 14, 2025 - It's a banner day
Theme words: CROSS, CROWN, MOON, SHIELD, STAR, STRIPE, TRIANGLE
Spangram: FLAGSYMBOL
Strands June 13, 2025 - Scattering petals
Theme words: AZALEA, DAISY, LILY, PETUNIA, POPPY, ROSE, VIOLET
Spangram: FLOWERGIRLS
Strands June 12, 2025 - Gone fishing
Theme words: BOBBER, HOOK, LINE, LURE, REEL, SCALE, SINKER, SWIVEL
Spangram: TACKLEBOX
Strands June 11, 2025 - If you build it ...
Theme words: BAROQUE, BRUTALIST, CLASSICAL, DECO, REVIVAL
Spangram: ARCHITECTURE
Strands June 10, 2025 - Mind your manners
Theme words: APOLOGIZE, CONSIDER, LISTEN, RESPECT, SHARE, THANK
Spangram: BEPOLITE
Strands June 9, 2025 - What you see isn't what you get
Theme words: CAMOUFLAGE, CLOAK, COVER, DISGUISE, FACADE, MASK
Spangram: FALSEFRONT
Strands June 8, 2025 - On Broadway
Theme words: CAST, COSTUMES, DANCING, LIGHTS, SCORE, SINGING
Spangram: ITSSHOWTIME
Strands June 7, 2025 - I am what I am
Theme words: HUMAN, INDIVIDUAL, MORTAL, PERSON, SOMEONE, SOUL
Spangram: BEYOURSELF
Strands June 6, 2025 - String's attached
Theme words: BREAKAWAY, ELEVATOR, PINWHEEL, SEASICK, SLEEPER
Spangram: YOYOTRICK
Strands June 5, 2025 - Mary, Mary, quite ...
Theme words: BELLS, COCKLESHELLS, CONTRARY, MAIDS, PRETTY, SILVER
Spangram: GARDEN
Strands June 4, 2025 - Monster quest
Theme words: BIGFOOT, CRAWLER, JACKALOPE, KRAKEN, MOTHMAN, YETI
Spangram: CRYPTIDS
Strands June 3, 2025 - That's proprietary!
Theme words: CHAPSTICK, JACUZZI, KLEENEX, POPSICLE, VELCRO
Spangram: TRADEMARKED
Strands June 2, 2025 - On the vine
Theme words: BEEFSTEAK, CHERRY, HEIRLOOM, JUBILEE, LUNCHBOX, PLUM
Spangram: TOMATO
Strands June 1, 2025 - All rise
Theme words: ALIBI, BAIL, COURTROOM, LAWYER, MOTION, OBJECTION
Spangram: YOURHONOR
Strands May 31, 2025 - Next to the bobby pins
Theme words: BARRETTE, CLAW, CLIP, HEADBAND, SCRUNCHIE
Spangram: HAIRACCESSORIES
Strands May 30, 2025 - And here's the kicker ...
Theme words: DEFENDER, FORWARD, GOALKEEPER, MIDFIELDER, STRIKER
Spangram: SOCCER
Strands May 29, 2025 - It's a little buggy
Theme words: BUTTERFLY, DRAGONFLY, FLEA, HORNET, MANTIS, MOTH, WASP
Spangram: INSECT
Strands May 28, 2025 - Top contenders
Theme words: CHAMP, MEDALIST, TITLEHOLDER, VICTOR, WINNER
Spangram: FINISHSTRONG
Strands May 27, 2025 - A strange new world
Theme words: ANIMAL, FARM, GAMES, HANDMAIDS, HUNGER, TALE
Spangram: DYSTOPIANNOVEL
Strands May 26, 2025 - Body language
Theme words: CURTSEY, HANDSHAKE, KOWTOW, NAMASTE, SALUTE, SHRUG
Spangram: GESTURES
Strands May 25, 2025 - Get out the dust buster!
Theme words: DECLUTTER, DONATE, LABEL, REORGANIZE, SELL
Spangram: SPRINGCLEANING
Strands May 24, 2025 - Flights of fancy
Theme words: CHAMPAGNE, LEGROOM, PILLOW, PRIVACY, TOWELETTE
Spangram: FIRSTCLASS
Strands May 23, 2025 - The musical fruit
Theme words: BLACK, CANNELLINI, FAVA, GREEN, KIDNEY, NAVY, PINTO
Spangram: BEANSALAD
Strands May 22, 2025 - Keeping an eye on things
Theme words: CUSTODIAN, GUARDIAN, PROTECTOR, STEWARD, TRUSTEE
Spangram: TAKECARE
Strands May 21, 2025 - Three's a crowd
Theme words: COUPLE, MATCH, PAIR, PARTNERS, TWINS, TWOSOME
Spangram: DOUBLETROUBLE
Strands May 20, 2025 - Oh, of course!
Theme words: APPETIZERS, CHEESE, DESSERT, ENTREE, SALAD, SOUP
Spangram: FINEDINING
Strands May 19, 2025 - Taking the bait
Theme words: HALIBUT, MACKEREL, SALMON, SNAPPER, TROUT
Spangram: SOMETHINGSFISHY
Strands May 18, 2025 - Riding the wind
Theme words: HELM, HULL, KEEL, MAST, RIGGING, RUDDER, STERN, TILLER
Spangram: SAILBOAT
Strands May 17, 2025 - She's got game
Theme words: DREAM, FEVER, LIBERTY, LYNX, MERCURY, STORM, WINGS
Spangram: BASKETBALL
Strands May 16, 2025 - To a degree
Theme words: DIPLOMA, GOWN, PHOTO, PROCESSION, SPEECH, TASSEL
Spangram: GRADUATION
Strands May 15, 2025 - Animal drives
Theme words: BEETLE, BRONCO, IMPALA, JAGUAR, MUSTANG, RABBIT
Spangram: AUTOMOBILES
Strands May 14, 2025 - Boogie woogie woogie
Theme words: FOOTLOOSE, HUSTLE, LOCOMOTION, MACARENA, WOBBLE
Spangram: LINEDANCE
Strands May 13, 2025 - Keep on keeping on
Theme words: ABIDE, ENDURE, LAST, PERSEVERE, PERSIST, SURVIVE
Spangram: STAYSTRONG
Strands May 12, 2025 - A little respect
Theme words: CHARACTER, NAME, REPUTATION, STANDING, STATURE
Spangram: STREETCRED
Strands May 11, 2025 - Happy ...
Theme words: BREAKFAST, CARDS, DRAWINGS, FLOWERS, HUGS, PARTY
Spangram: MOTHERSDAY
Strands May 10, 2025 - Find the missing links
Theme words: ANDOUILLE, CHORIZO, KIELBASA, LIVERWURST, SALAMI
Spangram: SAUSAGES
Strands May 9, 2025 - Outsiders
Theme words: BACKPACK, COOLER, GRILL, LANTERN, TENT, THERMOS
Spangram: CAMPINGGEAR
Strands May 8, 2025 - Well, fancy that!
Theme words: DELUXE, EXTRAVAGANT, GAUDY, LAVISH, ORNATE, SNAZZY
Spangram: OOHSHINY
Strands May 7, 2025 - Training day
Theme words: BOXCAR, CABOOSE, ENGINE, FLATBED, GONDOLA, HOPPER
Spangram: ALLABOARD
Strands May 6, 2025 - I'm in lobe
Theme words: CHANDELIER, CLIPON, CUFF, HOOP, PLUG, STUD, TEARDROP
Spangram: EARRINGS
Strands May 5, 2025 - On the side
Theme words: CRINKLE, CURLY, HOME, SHOESTRING, STEAK, WAFFLE
Spangram: FRENCHFRIES
Strands May 4, 2025 - Star Wars: A New Hope
Theme words: EMPIRE, GALAXY, LONG, PLANET, REBEL, SPACE, TIME
Spangram: OPENINGCRAWL
Strands May 3, 2025 - Say "ah"
Theme words: GAUZE, STETHOSCOPE, SYRINGE, TAPE, THERMOMETER
Spangram: DOCTORSKIT
Strands May 2, 2025 - What a trill!
Theme words: CARDINAL, CHICKADEE, LARK, SPARROW, WARBLER, WREN
Spangram: SONGBIRDS
Strands May 1, 2025 - I get around
Theme words: BICYCLE, ROLLERBLADES, SCOOTER, SKATEBOARD, WAGON
Spangram: WHEELIE