Anagram Solver
Scrabble Word Finder
Words With Friends Word Finder
Atlantic Games
LA Times
Zorzzle
Word of Fortune
Browser Extension
Today's Strands
Today's The Mini
Today's The Crossword
Today's Wordle
Today's Connections
Today's Connections Sports
Today's Spelling Bee
Today's Pips
Word Salad Answers
Contexto Answer
Blossom Answer
Betweenle Answer
Conexo Answers
Bracket City Answers
Fluxis Answers
Stacks Answers
Atlantic Crossword
LA Times Mini
LA Times CrosswordStrands 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 September 17, 2025 - We beg to differ
Theme words: BOLD, FLEXIBLE, NOISY, QUIET, RIGID, TIMID
Spangram: OPPOSITESATTRACT
Strands September 16, 2025 - Riding high
Theme words: CABLE, CARABINER, GLOVES, HARNESS, HELMET, PULLEY
Spangram: ZIPLINING
Strands September 15, 2025 - For a fortune
Theme words: DEVIL, EMPRESS, FOOL, LOVERS, MAGICIAN, MOON, STAR
Spangram: TAROTCARDS
Strands September 14, 2025 - Hurry up!
Theme words: LEISURELY, POKEY, RELAXED, SLOW, SLUGGISH, STEADY
Spangram: NOTSOFAST
Strands September 13, 2025 - Better than good
Theme words: APES, AUNTS, EXPECTATIONS, LAKES, MINDS, PLAINS
Spangram: THEYREGREAT
Strands September 12, 2025 - That's classic
Theme words: AGELESS, ANTIQUE, ENDURING, HISTORIC, VINTAGE
Spangram: TIMEHONORED
Strands September 11, 2025 - Take a break
Theme words: EXERCISE, JOURNAL, MEDITATE, PAINT, READ, UNPLUG, WALK
Spangram: METIME
Strands September 10, 2025 - Keep it classy
Theme words: ENGLISH, LUNCH, MATH, MUSIC, RECESS, SCIENCE
Spangram: SCHOOLSCHEDULE
Strands September 9, 2025 - No gray area
Theme words: DICE, DOMINO, NEWSPAPER, ORCA, PENGUIN, PIANO
Spangram: BLACKANDWHITE
Strands September 8, 2025 - One for the Trekkies
Theme words: DISCOVERY, ENTERPRISE, INTREPID, TITAN, VOYAGER
Spangram: STARSHIPS
Strands September 7, 2025 - Coming of age
Theme words: LCHAIM, PARTY, RABBI, SYNAGOGUE, THIRTEEN, TORAH
Spangram: BARMITZVAH
Strands September 6, 2025 - In stitches
Theme words: BLANKET, BOOTIES, MITTENS, SOCKS, SWEATER
Spangram: KNITTINGPROJECT
Strands September 5, 2025 - Getting into gear
Theme words: CLEATS, GLOVE, HELMET, PADDLE, RACKET, SKATES
Spangram: SPORTINGGOODS
Strands September 4, 2025 - Far from ordinary
Theme words: ABSURD, BIZARRE, ECCENTRIC, MADCAP, QUIRKY, ZANY
Spangram: OFFTHEWALL
Strands September 3, 2025 - That's so sweet!
Theme words: BROWN, CUBE, GRANULATED, INVERT, POWDERED, TURBINADO
Spangram: SUGARY
Strands September 2, 2025 - Things are starting to take shape
Theme words: ANGLE, AREA, CIRCLE, LINE, PLANE, POINT, VOLUME
Spangram: GEOMETRYCLASS
Strands September 1, 2025 - Be my guest
Theme words: EMBRACE, GREET, INVITE, RECEIVE, SERVE, WELCOME
Spangram: HOSPITALITY
Strands August 31, 2025 - Up the hill
Theme words: AFTER, BROKE, CROWN, FETCH, PAIL, TUMBLING, WATER
Spangram: JACKANDJILL
Strands August 30, 2025 - No small matter
Theme words: COLOSSAL, ENORMOUS, GIGANTIC, HUGE, MASSIVE, MIGHTY
Spangram: BIGDEAL
Strands August 29, 2025 - A long time in the making
Theme words: ARCH, BUTTE, GORGE, MESA, NEEDLE, PILLAR, SPIRE
Spangram: ROCKFORMATION
Strands August 28, 2025 - Do go on ...
Theme words: GABBY, LOQUACIOUS, TALKATIVE, VERBOSE, VOLUBLE
Spangram: CHATTERBOX
Strands August 27, 2025 - Go with the flow
Theme words: BAYOU, HARBOR, LAGOON, LAKE, OCEAN, POND, SWAMP
Spangram: BODIESOFWATER
Strands August 26, 2025 - Bee friendly
Theme words: BLUEBELL, CHAMOMILE, DAISY, MARIGOLD, PRIMROSE
Spangram: WILDFLOWER
Strands August 25, 2025 - Back to school
Theme words: BACKPACK, CALCULATOR, FOLDERS, LAPTOP, NOTEBOOKS
Spangram: SUPPLIES
Strands August 24, 2025 - Plug your ears
Theme words: BLASTING, BOISTEROUS, BOOMING, LOUD, NOISY, STRIDENT
Spangram: HUBBUB
Strands August 23, 2025 - Rub it in, why don't you?
Theme words: BALM, BUTTER, CREAM, JELLY, LOTION, SALVE, SERUM
Spangram: MOISTURIZERS
Strands August 22, 2025 - Whodunit?
Theme words: DETECTIVE, HEIR, LOVER, RIVAL, SPOUSE, STRANGER
Spangram: ITSAMYSTERY
Strands August 21, 2025 - Marvel-ous and then some
Theme words: DAREDEVIL, HULK, ROGUE, STORM, THING, WOLVERINE
Spangram: SUPERHEROES
Strands August 20, 2025 - Mint condition
Theme words: DOLLAR, EURO, KWANZA, PESO, POUND, RAND, RUPEE
Spangram: GLOBALCURRENCY
Strands August 19, 2025 - Dash it!
Theme words: HOCUSPOCUS, HOITYTOITY, PELLMELL, WILLYNILLY
Spangram: HYPHENATED
Strands August 18, 2025 - If the shoe fits ...
Theme words: CLOG, ESPADRILLE, LOAFER, SANDAL, SLIPPER, SNEAKER
Spangram: FOOTWEAR
Strands August 17, 2025 - Think again!
Theme words: CREATIVITY, FEELINGS, INTUITION, SPONTANEITY
Spangram: RIGHTBRAIN
Strands August 16, 2025 - Think on it!
Theme words: ANALYSIS, LANGUAGE, LOGIC, NUMBERS, ORDER, REASON
Spangram: LEFTBRAIN
Strands August 15, 2025 - Labor intensive
Theme words: DISHES, GARBAGE, GROCERIES, LAUNDRY, VACUUMING
Spangram: WHATACHORE
Strands August 14, 2025 - Honest-to-goodness
Theme words: AUTHENTIC, GENUINE, KOSHER, LEGITIMATE, REAL, TRUE
Spangram: BONAFIDE
Strands August 13, 2025 - Hitchcock festival
Theme words: LIFEBOAT, NOTORIOUS, PSYCHO, ROPE, TOPAZ, VERTIGO
Spangram: FILMTITLE
Strands August 12, 2025 - Spitting image
Theme words: DOUBLE, DUPLICATE, FACSIMILE, LOOKALIKE, REPLICA
Spangram: COPYTHAT
Strands August 11, 2025 - Find the remainder
Theme words: DREGS, REMNANT, RESIDUE, SOUVENIR, TRACE, VESTIGE
Spangram: LEFTOVERS
Strands August 10, 2025 - A rip-roaring good time
Theme words: BLOWOUT, HOEDOWN, JAMBOREE, LUAU, SHINDIG, WINGDING
Spangram: PARTIES
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