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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October 2024
Strands October 7, 2024 - Most excellent
Theme words: BOSS, CHOICE, DANDY, GROOVY, HYPE, RIGHTEOUS, SWELL
Spangram: THATSCOOL
Strands October 6, 2024 - Got any bleu cheese?
Theme words: BACON, CHICKEN, EGGS, GREENS, TOMATO, VINAIGRETTE
Spangram: COBBSALAD
Strands October 5, 2024 - No way!
Theme words: CHARLATAN, FAKE, HOAX, HUMBUG, PHONY, QUACK, SHAM
Spangram: THATSUNREAL
Strands October 4, 2024 - Driver's catch-all
Theme words: ATLAS, FLARE, MANUAL, QUARTER, REGISTRATION, TITLE
Spangram: GLOVEBOX
Strands October 3, 2024 - Hairy styles
Theme words: BUZZ, FADE, FAUXHAWK, FLATTOP, PAGEBOY, PIXIE, SHAG
Spangram: SHORTCUTS
Strands October 2, 2024 - Fresh out of the oven
Theme words: CROISSANT, DANISH, GALETTE, MUFFIN, SCONE, STRUDEL
Spangram: PASTRIES
Strands October 1, 2024 - Channel surfing
Theme words: DISCOVERY, HALLMARK, HISTORY, LIFETIME, PARAMOUNT
Spangram: NETWORK
September 2024
Strands September 30, 2024 - Words with weight
Theme words: BANTAM, CRUISER, FEATHER, HEAVY, LIGHT, MIDDLE, WELTER
Spangram: BOXING
Strands September 29, 2024 - Weed 'em and reap
Theme words: APPLE, KOHLRABI, ONION, PUMPKIN, RADISH, SQUASH
Spangram: FALLHARVEST
Strands September 28, 2024 - Feeling good
Theme words: EXCITEMENT, GRATITUDE, HAPPINESS, LOVE, PLEASURE
Spangram: EMOTIONS
Strands September 27, 2024 - Medieval marvel
Theme words: COURTYARD, DRAWBRIDGE, KEEP, MOAT, TOWER, TURRET, WALL
Spangram: CASTLE
Strands September 26, 2024 - Special delivery
Theme words: BLANKET, CRIB, HIGHCHAIR, PLAYPEN, STROLLER, SWING
Spangram: BABYGEAR
Strands September 25, 2024 - Claim your steak
Theme words: BRISKET, CHUCK, FLANK, RIBEYE, ROUND, SHANK, SIRLOIN
Spangram: BEEFCUTS
Strands September 24, 2024 - Spacing out
Theme words: ALIEN, CYBORG, DROID, MARTIAN, MUTANT, ROBOT
Spangram: SCIENCEFICTION
Strands September 23, 2024 - Gnaw-it-alls
Theme words: CHINCHILLA, HAMSTER, MUSKRAT, PORCUPINE, SQUIRREL
Spangram: RODENTS
Strands September 22, 2024 - I've got you under my skin
Theme words: BRAIN, HEART, KIDNEYS, LIVER, LUNGS, STOMACH
Spangram: INTERNALORGANS
Strands September 21, 2024 - I've got the music in me!
Theme words: ARENA, FESTIVAL, NIGHTCLUB, STADIUM, THEATER
Spangram: CONCERTVENUE
Strands September 20, 2024 - A way with words
Theme words: DICTION, METER, RHYME, SCANSION, STANZA, SYNTAX, VERSE
Spangram: POETRY
Strands September 19, 2024 - Work out the bugs
Theme words: BEETLE, EARWIG, MILLIPEDE, SPIDER, TERMITE
Spangram: CREEPYCRAWLIES
Strands September 18, 2024 - Handy helpers
Theme words: HAMMER, KNIFE, LEVEL, PLIERS, SCREWDRIVER, WRENCH
Spangram: TOOLCHEST
Strands September 17, 2024 - On the rebound
Theme words: BASKETBALL, ECHO, KANGAROO, SPRING, TRAMPOLINE
Spangram: LETSBOUNCE
Strands September 16, 2024 - What a stud!
Theme words: CHEEK, EARLOBE, EYEBROW, NAVEL, NOSE, SEPTUM, TONGUE
Spangram: PIERCING
Strands September 15, 2024 - On the rocks
Theme words: BITTERS, CHERRY, ORANGE, SUGAR, WATER, WHISKEY
Spangram: OLDFASHIONED
Strands September 14, 2024 - Elements of style
Theme words: BELT, GLASSES, HANDBAG, JEWELRY, SCARF, WATCH
Spangram: ACCESSORIZING
Strands September 13, 2024 - Boots and saddles
Theme words: BOUNTY, COWBOY, DUEL, HORSE, OUTLAW, SALOON, SHERIFF
Spangram: WESTERNS
Strands September 12, 2024 - This should be right up your alley
Theme words: AVENUE, BOULEVARD, HIGHWAY, LANE, ROAD, STREET
Spangram: THOROUGHFARE
Strands September 11, 2024 - Play-with words
Theme words: BLOCKS, DOLL, PUPPET, PUZZLE, SLIME, TRICYCLE, TRUCK
Spangram: TOYSTORE
Strands September 10, 2024 - Give it a whirl!
Theme words: FOXTROT, JIVE, QUICKSTEP, RUMBA, SALSA, WALTZ
Spangram: BALLROOMDANCE
Strands September 9, 2024 - Go play outside!
Theme words: BADMINTON, BOCCE, CORNHOLE, CROQUET, HORSESHOES
Spangram: LAWNGAMES
Strands September 8, 2024 - A royal shade
Theme words: LAVENDER, LILAC, MAGENTA, MAUVE, ORCHID, PLUM, VIOLET
Spangram: PURPLES
Strands September 7, 2024 - Know your material
Theme words: CHIFFON, DENIM, JERSEY, MUSLIN, SATIN, SPANDEX, VELVET
Spangram: FABRIC
Strands September 6, 2024 - Just right
Theme words: BABY, BEDS, CHAIRS, HARD, MAMA, PAPA, PORRIDGE, SOFT
Spangram: THREEBEARS
Strands September 5, 2024 - Going underground
Theme words: BEET, JICAMA, POTATO, RUTABAGA, TARO, TURNIP
Spangram: ROOTVEGETABLES
Strands September 4, 2024 - American beauty
Theme words: ARCHES, BADLANDS, GLACIER, REDWOOD, SAGUARO
Spangram: NATIONALPARKS
Strands September 3, 2024 - Striking sounds
Theme words: CHIME, CLANG, JINGLE, KNELL, PEAL, RING, TINKLE, TOLL
Spangram: BELLTONES
Strands September 2, 2024 - Order in the court!
Theme words: BARON, DUCHESS, EARL, ESQUIRE, KNIGHT, QUEEN, VISCOUNT
Spangram: TITLES
Strands September 1, 2024 - Serve ginger-ly?
Theme words: AVOCADO, CRAB, CUCUMBER, MAYO, RICE, SEAWEED
Spangram: CALIFORNIAROLL
August 2024
Strands August 31, 2024 - Makeshift music
Theme words: BONES, BROOM, COWBELL, SPOONS, STOVEPIPE, WASHBOARD
Spangram: JUGBAND
Strands August 30, 2024 - Let's play
Theme words: FALLOUT, HALO, MINECRAFT, OVERWATCH, UNCHARTED
Spangram: VIDEOGAMES
Strands August 29, 2024 - Wake up and ...
Theme words: BLACK, CAPPUCCINO, ESPRESSO, ICED, LATTE, MOCHA
Spangram: COFFEEORDER
Strands August 28, 2024 - Commuter benefits
Theme words: FERRY, MONORAIL, STREETCAR, SUBWAY, TRAIN
Spangram: PUBLICTRANSPORT
Strands August 27, 2024 - Pixar fare
Theme words: EGGPLANT, ONIONS, PEPPERS, TOMATOES, ZUCCHINI
Spangram: RATATOUILLE
Strands August 26, 2024 - See you on the court
Theme words: FOREHAND, LOVE, RACKET, SERVE, SLICE, SMASH, VOLLEY
Spangram: GRANDSLAM
Strands August 25, 2024 - Into the woods
Theme words: BEECH, CHESTNUT, GINKGO, MAPLE, PINE, SYCAMORE, WILLOW
Spangram: FOREST
Strands August 24, 2024 - Crumby theme
Theme words: ANIMAL, GOLDFISH, OYSTER, RICE, SALTINE, SODA, WATER
Spangram: CRACKERS
Strands August 23, 2024 - The nose knows
Theme words: CEDAR, LAVENDER, LEMON, MUSK, ROSE, SANDALWOOD
Spangram: COMMONSCENTS
Strands August 22, 2024 - Smoothie moves
Theme words: CHOP, LIQUEFY, PUREE, STIR, PULSE, GRIND, WHIP
Spangram: BLENDERSETTING
Strands August 21, 2024 - One for the ages
Theme words: GIFTS, CANDLES, CELEBRATE, PARTY, CARDS, CAKE
Spangram: HAPPYBIRTHDAY
Strands August 20, 2024 - I think we're covered
Theme words: UMBRELLA, GALOSHES, SLICKER, HOOD, PONCHO, GAITERS
Spangram: RAINGEAR
Strands August 19, 2024 - Hear me roar!
Theme words: LION, TIGER, COUGAR, CHEETAH, PANTHER, JAGUAR, LEOPARD
Spangram: BIGCAT
Strands August 18, 2024 - What do you make of this?
Theme words: EASEL, PAINT, MOLD, PALETTE, BRUSH, CANVAS, CHARCOAL
Spangram: ARTCLASS
Strands August 17, 2024 - Carle classic
Theme words: APPLE, PICKLE, WATERMELON, SALAMI, LEAF
Spangram: HUNGRYCATERPILLAR
Strands August 16, 2024 - This or that
Theme words: FEAST, FAMINE, MAKE, BREAK, SINK, SWIM, DOUBLE, NOTHING
Spangram: OPTIONS
Strands August 15, 2024 - Is this some kind of joke?
Theme words: PRANKSTER, COMIC, CLOWN, JESTER, FOOL, BUFFOON
Spangram: YOUREKIDDING
Strands August 14, 2024 - Honey I'm home!
Theme words: RANCH, COTTAGE, BUNGALOW, COLONIAL, CRAFTSMAN, CABIN
Spangram: HOUSES
Strands August 13, 2024 - Look it up!
Theme words: DICTIONARY, THESAURUS, ATLAS, ALMANAC, HANDBOOK
Spangram: REFERENCE
Strands August 12, 2024 - Everybody cut footloose!
Theme words: HUSTLE, MOONWALK, FLOSS, TWERK, VOGUE, PIROUETTE
Spangram: DANCEMOVES
Strands August 11, 2024 - Home stretch?
Theme words: VERANDA, PATIO, TERRACE, SUNROOM, BALCONY, DECK
Spangram: BONUSSPACES
Strands August 10, 2024 - Not just for poking
Theme words: CINNAMON, MEMORY, SWIZZLE, LICORICE, HOCKEY, CONTROL
Spangram: STICKS
Strands August 9, 2024 - Back to nature
Theme words: CAMP, BIRDWATCH, SWIM, HIKE, STARGAZE, FORAGE, FISH
Spangram: OUTDOORSY
Strands August 8, 2024 - Splashy event
Theme words: NOODLES, TOWELS, DRINKS, SUNSCREEN, FLOATS, MUSIC
Spangram: POOLPARTY
Strands August 7, 2024 - Oh, oh, oh!
Theme words: DOUGH, CHATEAU, WHOA, AVOCADO, RAINBOW, MISTLETOE
Spangram: RHYMETIME
Strands August 6, 2024 - Bed, bath and beyond
Theme words: TABLECLOTH, TOWEL, SHEET, PILLOWCASE, BLANKET
Spangram: LINENCLOSET
Strands August 5, 2024 - Rolling in it
Theme words: WEALTHY, AFFLUENT, PROSPEROUS, OPULENT, MONEYED
Spangram: THATSRICH
Strands August 4, 2024 - In glove
Theme words: THUMB, POINTER, MIDDLE, RING, PINKY, NAIL, PALM, CUTICLE
Spangram: ONHAND
Strands August 3, 2024 - A night at the museum
Theme words: CLASSICAL, MEDIEVAL, MODERN, BAROQUE, ROMANTIC
Spangram: ARTHISTORY
Strands August 2, 2024 - Here, there, and everywhere
Theme words: THROUGH, ABOVE, AMONG, BESIDE, BETWEEN, UNDERNEATH
Spangram: LOCATION
Strands August 1, 2024 - Not stirred
Theme words: RATTLE, SALT, BOOTY, MARACA, HANDS, HAIRSPRAY, MARTINI
Spangram: SHAKEN
July 2024
Strands July 31, 2024 - Staying power
Theme words: ADHESIVE, BUBBLEGUM, TAPE, EPOXY, CARAMEL, GLUE
Spangram: STICKYSTUFF
Strands July 30, 2024 - That's a stretch!
Theme words: MOUNTAIN, CROW, TREE, BRIDGE, COBRA, CHAIR, WARRIOR
Spangram: YOGAPOSES
Strands July 29, 2024 - Book it!
Theme words: READ, BORROW, BROWSE, STUDY, MEET, RENEW, LEARN
Spangram: PUBLICLIBRARY
Strands July 28, 2024 - Daily delivery
Theme words: GLOBE, TRIBUNE, CHRONICLE, TIMES, JOURNAL, HERALD
Spangram: NEWSPAPER
Strands July 27, 2024 - Bedtime story
Theme words: MUSH, NOBODY, CLOCKS, SOCKS, MITTENS, KITTENS
Spangram: GOODNIGHTMOON
Strands July 26, 2024 - Go for the gold
Theme words: ARCHERY, GOLF, KARATE, SWIMMING, EQUESTRIAN, TRACK
Spangram: OLYMPICS
Strands July 25, 2024 - All that jazz
Theme words: FUNK, BEBOP, RAGTIME, FUSION, MODAL, COOL, SWING, ACID
Spangram: SUBGENRE
Strands July 24, 2024 - Screen time
Theme words: PROJECTOR, POPCORN, CANDY, TRAILERS, FEATURE
Spangram: MOVIETHEATER
Strands July 23, 2024 - You're the best!
Theme words: ICONIC, SUPREME, SUPERLATIVE, PERFECT, EXCELLENT
Spangram: CHAMPION
Strands July 22, 2024 - Make waves
Theme words: GONDOLA, CANOE, KAYAK, PADDLEBOARD, DORY, DINGHY
Spangram: WATERCRAFT
Strands July 21, 2024 - S-words? (a cutting-edge theme!)
Theme words: MACHETE, KATANA, CLAYMORE, RAPIER, SCIMITAR, CUTLASS
Spangram: BLADES
Strands July 20, 2024 - A seat at the table
Theme words: FORK, KNIFE, PLATE, NAPKIN, GLASS, SPOON, SAUCER
Spangram: PLACESETTING
Strands July 19, 2024 - And the Oscar goes to ...
Theme words: STONE, SWANK, PHOENIX, FIELD, BRIDGES, BERRY, HUNT
Spangram: BESTACTING
Strands July 18, 2024 - At your fingertips
Theme words: SPACE, SHIFT, ESCAPE, RETURN, DELETE, CONTROL, ENTER
Spangram: KEYBOARD
Strands July 17, 2024 - Park place
Theme words: SLIDE, CLIMBER, SEESAW, SWINGS, BENCHES, SANDBOX
Spangram: PLAYGROUND
Strands July 16, 2024 - Were you raised in a barn?
Theme words: GOSLING, PIGLET, CALF, FOAL, CHICK, LAMB, DUCKLING
Spangram: BABYANIMAL
Strands July 15, 2024 - Give it the ol' college try
Theme words: TUFTS, DUKE, BROWN, TEMPLE, RICE, NORTHWESTERN
Spangram: UNIVERSITIES
Strands July 14, 2024 - Say my name
Theme words: RUSTLE, PEAT, MERRY, FILL, GALE, HAIRY, ATOM, WHINNY
Spangram: HOMOPHONES
Strands July 13, 2024 - Hello kitty
Theme words: TABBY, TORTOISESHELL, CALICO, TUXEDO, ORANGE, BLACK
Spangram: FURCOAT
Strands July 12, 2024 - Auto suggestion
Theme words: EXPLORER, OUTBACK, SOUL, ACCORD, CHARGER, EQUINOX
Spangram: CARMODELS
Strands July 11, 2024 - Loaded lunch
Theme words: BUTTER, BACON, CHIVES, CHEDDAR, CHILI, BROCCOLI
Spangram: BAKEDPOTATO
Strands July 10, 2024 - In Neverland
Theme words: LAGOON, PIRATES, CROCODILE, HOOK, DARLING, MERMAID
Spangram: PETERPAN
Strands July 9, 2024 - Now on exhibit
Theme words: SCULPTURE, PAINTING, MURAL, COLLAGE, LITHOGRAPH
Spangram: ARTMUSEUM
Strands July 8, 2024 - Rise and shine
Theme words: SNOOZE, WAKE, SHOWER, DRESS, BREAKFAST, WORK
Spangram: MORNINGROUTINE
Strands July 7, 2024 - Not just black and white
Theme words: STEEL, CHARCOAL, GRAPHITE, SLATE, FLINT, PLATINUM
Spangram: GRAYSCALE
Strands July 6, 2024 - By the yard
Theme words: FLAMINGO, GNOME, PLANTER, BIRDBATH, WINDSOCK
Spangram: LAWNORNAMENT
Strands July 5, 2024 - Say something
Theme words: SPEAK, UTTER, EXPRESS, SIGN, TALK, DECLARE, TELL
Spangram: ARTICULATION
Strands July 4, 2024 - Nation celebration
Theme words: SPARKLER, FLAG, PARADE, FIREWORKS, PICNIC
Spangram: INDEPENDENCEDAY
Strands July 3, 2024 - Spin your wheels
Theme words: FRAME, CHAIN, KICKSTAND, SADDLE, BRAKE, PEDAL, FENDER
Spangram: BICYCLE
Strands July 2, 2024 - Heat and eat
Theme words: SIMMER, DEGLAZE, POACH, BLANCH, STEAM, BRAISE, FLAMBE
Spangram: COOKING
Strands July 1, 2024 - We've got the beat
Theme words: CYMBAL, GONG, DRUM, TRIANGLE, RATTLE, TAMBOURINE
Spangram: PERCUSSION
June 2024
Strands June 30, 2024 - Cut and color
Theme words: RUBY, EMERALD, AMETHYST, SAPPHIRE, GARNET, TOPAZ
Spangram: JEWELTONES
Strands June 29, 2024 - It's way over your head
Theme words: MOON, PLANET, ASTEROID, COMET, GALAXY, SATELLITE
Spangram: OUTERSPACE
Strands June 28, 2024 - That's my jam!
Theme words: ROCK, SOUL, JAZZ, SALSA, BLUES, COUNTRY, FOLK, DISCO
Spangram: MUSICGENRE
Strands June 27, 2024 - Better together
Theme words: MACARONI, CHEESE, BURGER, FRIES, BISCUITS, GRAVY
Spangram: COMBOMEALS
Strands June 26, 2024 - Looking good
Theme words: DRIPPY, DAPPER, SNAZZY, SWANK, SPIFFY, POSH, CHIC
Spangram: FASHIONISTA
Strands June 25, 2024 - Frame game
Theme words: SPARE, STRIKE, ALLEY, TURKEY, PINS, LANE, SPLIT, GUTTER
Spangram: BOWLING
Strands June 24, 2024 - Fine print
Theme words: TARTAN, STRIPES, GINGHAM, ARGYLE, CHEVRON, PAISLEY
Spangram: PATTERNS
Strands June 23, 2024 - Fine diners
Theme words: SUBWAY, OUTBACK, SONIC, CHILIS, CHECKERS, SIZZLER
Spangram: CHAINLINK
Strands June 22, 2024 - I love the nightlife
Theme words: WOMBAT, LEOPARD, COYOTE, SKUNK, AARDVARK, OPOSSUM
Spangram: NOCTURNAL
Strands June 21, 2024 - We do
Theme words: BOUQUET, CAKE, DANCE, VOWS, FAMILY, FRIENDS, RING, KISS
Spangram: WEDDING
Strands June 20, 2024 - They're good for a laugh
Theme words: FRIENDS, SCRUBS, VEEP, BEWITCHED, CHEERS, COMMUNITY
Spangram: SITCOMS
Strands June 19, 2024 - Home work helpers
Theme words: MOUSE, MONITOR, KEYBOARD, SPEAKERS, WEBCAM, PRINTER
Spangram: DESKTOP
Strands June 18, 2024 - It’s right under your nose!
Theme words: PENCIL, WALRUS, HANDLEBAR, HORSESHOE, TOOTHBRUSH
Spangram: MUSTACHE
Strands June 17, 2024 - Picking up the pieces
Theme words: SORRY, CLUE, BATTLESHIP, MONOPOLY, RISK, TROUBLE
Spangram: BOARDGAMES
Strands June 16, 2024 - It’s in the bag
Theme words: CHAMOMILE, MATCHA, CHAI, GUNPOWDER, OOLONG, JASMINE
Spangram: TEATIME
Strands June 15, 2024 - Deep dive
Theme words: OCTOPUS, SQUID, SHARK, WHALE, CORAL, CLAM, LOBSTER
Spangram: MARINELIFE
Strands June 14, 2024 - Take a load off!
Theme words: RECLINER, COUCH, CHAISE, ARMCHAIR, DIVAN, STOOL, SOFA
Spangram: SEATING
Strands June 13, 2024 - Good times ahead
Theme words: CRASHER, BOAT, FOUL, HEARTY, ANIMAL, FAVOR, POOPER
Spangram: AFTERPARTY
Strands June 12, 2024 - By the dozen
Theme words: GLAZED, FROSTED, CIDER, CAKE, POWDERED, JELLY, HOLE
Spangram: DOUGHNUTS
Strands June 11, 2024 - Hold up...
Theme words: ELEVATE, BOOST, HOIST, LEVITATE, LIFT, SUPPORT, EXALT
Spangram: ALLRISE
Strands June 10, 2024 - Print edition
Theme words: COLUMN, CAPTION, PAGE, FOLD, ARTICLE, BYLINE, FOLIO
Spangram: NEWSPAPER
Strands June 9, 2024 - Way to grow!
Theme words: SEEDS, WATER, SUNLIGHT, EARTH, SPACE, PROTECTION, LOVE
Spangram: GARDEN
Strands June 8, 2024 - Beat the heat
Theme words: POPSICLE, CARNIVAL, BEACH, CAMP, LEMONADE, HOPSCOTCH
Spangram: SUMMER
Strands June 7, 2024 - Sorority signs
Theme words: ALPHA, BETA, GAMMA, DELTA, EPSILON, KAPPA, SIGMA
Spangram: GREEKLETTERS
Strands June 6, 2024 - Tidal treasures
Theme words: SHELL, GLASS, DRIFTWOOD, FOSSIL, STONE, BOTTLE
Spangram: BEACHCOMBING
Strands June 5, 2024 - They're good people
Theme words: JUSTICE, FAITH, FELICITY, HOPE, PRUDENCE, GRACE
Spangram: VIRTUENAMES
Strands June 4, 2024 - Purposeful pairs
Theme words: DIVIDE, CONQUER, WATCH, LEARN, FORGIVE, FORGET
Spangram: USEFULADVICE
Strands June 3, 2024 - Better with age
Theme words: KOMBUCHA, KIMCHI, MISO, KEFIR, YOGURT, SAUERKRAUT
Spangram: FERMENTED
Strands June 2, 2024 - Nailed it!
Theme words: CLEANSE, FILE, BUFF, MOISTURIZE, BASE, COLOR, TOPPER
Spangram: MANICURE
Strands June 1, 2024 - Start the day right
Theme words: EGGS, BACON, SAUSAGE, WAFFLE, OATMEAL, QUICHE, HASH
Spangram: BREAKFAST
May 2024
Strands May 31, 2024 - On the yellow brick road
Theme words: TWISTER, SCARECROW, POPPIES, RAINBOW, WIZARD
Spangram: RUBYSLIPPERS
Strands May 30, 2024 - Pump it up!
Theme words: KITTEN, CONE, CUBAN, CHUNKY, WEDGE, STILETTO, BLOCK
Spangram: HIGHHEELS
Strands May 29, 2024 - A good workout
Theme words: TREADMILL, ELLIPTICAL, ROWER, WEIGHTS, BIKE, CABLES
Spangram: FITNESS
Strands May 28, 2024 - All atwitter
Theme words: WARBLE, CLUCK, CHIRP, TWEET, WHISTLE, TRILL, SCREECH
Spangram: BIRDSONG
Strands May 27, 2024 - Noodle on this one
Theme words: TUBE, RIBBON, ELBOW, SPIRAL, SHELL, WHEEL, BOWTIE
Spangram: PASTASHAPES
Strands May 26, 2024 - Beyond Nashville
Theme words: SWIFT, CASH, TWAIN, URBAN, BROOKS, PAISLEY, HILL
Spangram: COUNTRYSTARS
Strands May 25, 2024 - Sounds delicious!
Theme words: SERIAL, CHILLY, MEET, STAKE, PAIR, TIME, MOOSE, LEAK
Spangram: HOMOPHONES
Strands May 24, 2024 - Raise a glass
Theme words: DAIQUIRI, SOUR, MOJITO, MARGARITA, SPRITZ, GIMLET
Spangram: COCKTAILS
Strands May 23, 2024 - No dice!
Theme words: CHARADES, CELEBRITY, MAFIA, TELEPHONE, TWISTER
Spangram: PARTYGAMES
Strands May 22, 2024 - Home grown
Theme words: BASIL, CORIANDER, PARSLEY, SAGE, ROSEMARY, THYME
Spangram: HERBGARDEN
Strands May 21, 2024 - At the bar
Theme words: FILE, EDIT, HISTORY, FAVORITES, WINDOW, HELP, TOOLS
Spangram: MENUITEMS
Strands May 20, 2024 - Fowl fairy tale
Theme words: MISFIT, JOURNEY, REFLECTION, SWAN, BEAUTIFUL
Spangram: UGLYDUCKLING
Strands May 19, 2024 - ✨🔥🌹💀🤩👀💐
Theme words: SPARKLES, FIRE, ROSE, SKULL, STARSTRUCK, EYES, BOUQUET
Spangram: EMOJIS
Strands May 18, 2024 - Part of the equation
Theme words: MULTIPLY, DIVIDE, SUBTRACT, CALCULATE, DERIVE
Spangram: MATHEMATICS
Strands May 17, 2024 - Looking for a mate
Theme words: BOOKEND, WING, EARPLUG, TONG, MITTEN, CHOPSTICK, PLIER
Spangram: PAIRED
Strands May 16, 2024 - Tasty!
Theme words: SWEET, SOUR, UMAMI, BITTER, TART, SALTY, SPICY, PIQUANT
Spangram: FLAVORS
Strands May 15, 2024 - American pastime
Theme words: PLATE, BULLPEN, DUGOUT, INFIELD, MOUND, BASE, STANDS
Spangram: BALLPARK
Strands May 14, 2024 - On board
Theme words: CRACKER, FRUIT, OLIVE, SALAMI, BRIE, SPREAD, NUTS
Spangram: CHARCUTERIE
Strands May 13, 2024 - Best in show
Theme words: POODLE, BOXER, SHEPHERD, HUSKY, HOUND, BEAGLE, COLLIE
Spangram: DOGPILE
Strands May 12, 2024 - Picture perfect
Theme words: PARASITE, SPOTLIGHT, CRASH, GLADIATOR, ROCKY
Spangram: OSCARWINNERS
Strands May 11, 2024 - It's a date!
Theme words: DRESS, TUXEDO, DANCE, CORSAGE, BOUTONNIERE, COURT
Spangram: PROMNIGHT
Strands May 10, 2024 - Like a rocket
Theme words: LAUNCH, ORBIT, ENCOUNTER, REENTRY, SPLASHDOWN
Spangram: SPACEFLIGHT
Strands May 9, 2024 - Tap to play
Theme words: WINDMILL, WATERFALL, CASTLE, RAMP, TUNNEL, BOULDER
Spangram: MINIGOLF
Strands May 8, 2024 - Can you digit?
Theme words: DANCE, BINARY, TELEPHONE, SERIAL, LUCKY, WHOLE, BACON
Spangram: NUMBERS
Strands May 7, 2024 - Can you dig it?
Theme words: COPPER, ARSENIC, GOLD, BISMUTH, ANTIMONY, SILVER
Spangram: HEAVYMETAL
Strands May 6, 2024 - Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Theme words: PACKAGE, MAGAZINE, POSTCARD, LETTER, BILL, INVITE
Spangram: SNAILMAIL
Strands May 5, 2024 - Tools for the job
Theme words: RAKE, SHEARS, GLOVES, SHOVEL, TROWEL, TRIMMER, EDGER
Spangram: YARDWORK
Strands May 4, 2024 - The horror
Theme words: PSYCHO, SCREAM, HALLOWEEN, HOSTEL, POLTERGEIST
Spangram: SCARYMOVIE
Strands May 3, 2024 - A shade envious?
Theme words: FOREST, ARTICHOKE, JUNGLE, OLIVE, PISTACHIO, EMERALD
Spangram: GREENS
Strands May 2, 2024 - What's my line?
Theme words: ZEBRA, TIGER, CLOWNFISH, BUMBLEBEE, CHIPMUNK, SKUNK
Spangram: STRIPED
Strands May 1, 2024 - A token of our appreciation
Theme words: THIMBLE, WHEELBARROW, IRON, PENGUIN, SHIP, RACECAR
Spangram: MONOPOLY
April 2024
Strands April 30, 2024 - Pour it on
Theme words: SRIRACHA, TZATZIKI, KETCHUP, AIOLI, MUSTARD, MAYO
Spangram: CONDIMENT
Strands April 29, 2024 - Name dropping
Theme words: MEATLOAF, BRANDY, JEWEL, COMMON, PINK, PRINCE, SEAL
Spangram: MUSICIANS
Strands April 28, 2024 - Coming clean
Theme words: RAZOR, SHAMPOO, SPONGE, SOAP, CONDITIONER, WASHCLOTH
Spangram: SHOWER
Strands April 27, 2024 - Call me?
Theme words: PROFESSOR, DOCTOR, QUEEN, REVEREND, SENATOR, ADMIRAL
Spangram: TITLES
Strands April 26, 2024 - Staff members
Theme words: SHARP, FLAT, NATURAL, CLEF, SIGNATURE, REST, MEASURE
Spangram: NOTATION
Strands April 25, 2024 - That’s cap!
Theme words: HELMET, BERET, BEANIE, BONNET, FEDORA, CROWN, TURBAN
Spangram: HEADWEAR
Strands April 24, 2024 - This is a puzzle
Theme words: RIDDLE, ENIGMA, MYSTERY, QUANDARY, CONUNDRUM
Spangram: BRAINTEASERS
Strands April 23, 2024 - As easy as pie
Theme words: BUTTER, SALT, SYRUP, PECAN, FLOUR, VANILLA, SUGAR
Spangram: INGREDIENTS
Strands April 22, 2024 - Character class
Theme words: HUNTER, MAGE, KNIGHT, ASSASSIN, ROGUE, BARD, SORCERER
Spangram: FANTASY
Strands April 21, 2024 - That’s life!
Theme words: CRAWL, SPEAK, DRIVE, GRADUATE, VOTE, MARRY, RETIRE
Spangram: MILESTONES
Strands April 20, 2024 - Walk this way
Theme words: SAUNTER, TRUDGE, STRUT, AMBLE, MARCH, STROLL, TREK
Spangram: PEDESTRIAN
Strands April 19, 2024 - Get to work!
Theme words: TALK, MUSIC, WEATHER, TRAFFIC, NEWS, SPORTS, COMEDY
Spangram: DRIVETIME
Strands April 18, 2024 - Sew what?
Theme words: STITCH, SEAM, THREAD, NEEDLE, THIMBLE, CLOTH, PATCH
Spangram: TAILORING
Strands April 17, 2024 - The long run
Theme words: NUTRITION, TRACK, COURSE, PACE, TRAINER, GAIT, SPEED
Spangram: MARATHON
Strands April 16, 2024 - On the grid
Theme words: ELECTRIC, WATER, HEAT, INTERNET, CABLE, TELEPHONE
Spangram: UTILITIES
Strands April 15, 2024 - This and that
Theme words: TRIAL, ERROR, PEACE, QUIET, SMOKE, MIRRORS, GIVE, TAKE
Spangram: PARTNERS
Strands April 14, 2024 - Join the club!
Theme words: TURKEY, LETTUCE, TOMATO, MAYONNAISE, BACON, PICKLE
Spangram: SANDWICH
Strands April 13, 2024 - Group think
Theme words: QUEEN, NIRVANA, JOURNEY, RUSH, HEART, OASIS, POISON
Spangram: ROCKBANDS
Strands April 12, 2024 - You can say that again!
Theme words: MURMUR, COUSCOUS, TUTU, CANCAN, POMPOM, MAMA, GOGO
Spangram: REPETITION
Strands April 11, 2024 - It’s all in your head
Theme words: FANTASY, ILLUSION, DAYDREAM, REVERIE, FIGMENT
Spangram: MAKEBELIEVE
Strands April 10, 2024 - In closing
Theme words: ALWAYS, SINCERELY, THANKS, CHEERS, BEST, REGARDS
Spangram: SIGNINGOFF
Strands April 9, 2024 - Can I have my quarter back?
Theme words: COWBOY, PATRIOT, RAVEN, TITAN, PANTHER, DOLPHIN
Spangram: TEAMPLAYERS
Strands April 8, 2024 - It goes by fast
Theme words: HOUR, MINUTE, SECOND, MONTH, WEEK, DECADE, CENTURY
Spangram: TIMEPIECES
Strands April 7, 2024 - This’ll all blow over
Theme words: FEATHER, BUBBLE, BALLOON, EYELASH, STRAW, PAPER
Spangram: LIGHTWEIGHT
Strands April 6, 2024 - Picture this
Theme words: FILTER, LENS, CAMERA, FLASH, TRIPOD, TIMER, LIGHT
Spangram: PHOTOGRAPHY
Strands April 5, 2024 - Am I blushing?
Theme words: CARDINAL, TOMATO, CINNAMON, STRAWBERRY, BURGUNDY
Spangram: REDALERT
Strands April 4, 2024 - Consumerism
Theme words: BREAD, DOUGH, CABBAGE, CLAM, LETTUCE, BACON, CHIPS
Spangram: LUNCHMONEY
Strands April 3, 2024 - Play time!
Theme words: WICKED, HAIRSPRAY, CAROUSEL, CABARET, GREASE, CATS
Spangram: BROADWAY
Strands April 2, 2024 - Rolling in the aisles
Theme words: MEATS, FROZEN, BAKERY, PRODUCE, DAIRY, SEAFOOD
Spangram: GROCERYSTORE
Strands April 1, 2024 - What’s so funny?
Theme words: LAUGH, CHORTLE, GUFFAW, ROAR, TITTER, CHUCKLE, HOOT
Spangram: HILARIOUS
March 2024
Strands March 31, 2024 - It’s lit!
Theme words: STAR, BULB, NEON, LANTERN, FIREFLY, ANGLERFISH
Spangram: ILLUMINATION
Strands March 31, 2024 - It’s lit!
Theme words: STAR, BULB, NEON, LANTERN, FIREFLY, ANGLERFISH
Spangram: ILLUMINATION
Strands March 30, 2024 - Camouflage
Theme words: CHEETAH, LADYBUG, LEOPARD, DALMATIAN, GIRAFFE, HYENA
Spangram: SPOTTY
Strands March 29, 2024 - Pardon my French!
Theme words: BERET, CHAUFFEUR, BUREAU, APERITIF, CHIC, LIAISON
Spangram: LOANWORDS
Strands March 28, 2024 - Off the shelf
Theme words: MYSTERY, ROMANCE, FANTASY, HUMOR, FICTION, BIOGRAPHY
Spangram: GENRES
Strands March 27, 2024 - This is where I draw the line
Theme words: SKETCH, COMIC, DOODLE, CARTOON, PORTRAIT, DESIGN
Spangram: GRAPHICART
Strands March 26, 2024 - That’s fantastic!
Theme words: DRAGON, FAIRY, OGRE, CYCLOPS, MERMAID, CENTAUR
Spangram: MYTHOLOGICAL
Strands March 25, 2024 - Sign language
Theme words: SCORPION, VIRGIN, SCALES, BULL, ARCHER, GOAT, TWINS
Spangram: ASTROLOGY
Strands March 24, 2024 - Lock steps
Theme words: APPLY, LATHER, RINSE, CONDITION, TOWEL, MOISTURIZE
Spangram: HAIRCARE
Strands March 23, 2024 - Romeo and Juliet
Theme words: TRAGEDY, LOVE, BALCONY, POISON, TRYST, FEUD, KISS
Spangram: STARCROSSED
Strands March 22, 2024 - Animal sounds
Theme words: HOARSE, WAIL, MOUSSE, GRISLY, MUSCLE, DEAR, CHORAL
Spangram: HOMOPHONES
Strands March 21, 2024 - What’s the issue?
Theme words: WIRED, TIME, PEOPLE, HIGHLIGHTS, VOGUE, SEVENTEEN
Spangram: MAGAZINES
Strands March 20, 2024 - Back and forth
Theme words: RACECAR, CIVIC, MADAM, KAYAK, LEVEL, NOON, ROTATOR
Spangram: PALINDROME
Strands March 19, 2024 - That’s fortunate
Theme words: SHAMROCK, HORSESHOE, PENNY, WISHBONE, LADYBUG
Spangram: LUCKYCHARMS
Strands March 18, 2024 - World piece
Theme words: FOREST, TUNDRA, DESERT, PLAIN, MOUNTAIN, MARSH, SWAMP
Spangram: TERRAIN
Strands March 17, 2024 - Outside interests
Theme words: HAIL, RAIN, STORM, SUNSHINE, SNOW, BLIZZARD, TORNADO
Spangram: FORECAST
Strands March 16, 2024 - Grow up!
Theme words: BABY, ADULT, TADPOLE, FROG, FOAL, HORSE, LAMB, SHEEP
Spangram: PARENTHOOD
Strands March 15, 2024 - Old haunts
Theme words: PHANTOM, GHOST, SPIRIT, WRAITH, SPECTER, SHADE
Spangram: SUPERNATURAL
Strands March 14, 2024 - Get animated
Theme words: BUGS, FOGHORN, DAFFY, COYOTE, PORKY, ROADRUNNER
Spangram: LOONEYTUNES
Strands March 13, 2024 - One thousand followers
Theme words: CENTRAL, CANYON, JURY, SLAM, RAPIDS, PIANO, PRIZE
Spangram: GRANDFINALE
Strands March 12, 2024 - Ruler’s decree
Theme words: YARD, INCH, FOOT, LEAGUE, FATHOM, FURLONG, METER
Spangram: MEASUREMENTS
Strands March 11, 2024 - To put it mildly
Theme words: SHOOT, FUDGE, DARN, GADZOOKS, GOLLY, HECK, JEEPERS
Spangram: EUPHEMISMS
Strands March 10, 2024 - Sounds good to me
Theme words: VIOLIN, SAXOPHONE, GUITAR, PIANO, TRUMPET, HARP
Spangram: INSTRUMENTS
Strands March 9, 2024 - FRAGILE: handle with care
Theme words: HEART, SWEAT, PROMISE, RECORD, SILENCE, BREAD, MOLD
Spangram: BREAKABLE
Strands March 8, 2024 - Do the do
Theme words: BRAID, PONYTAIL, BEEHIVE, DREADS, MOHAWK, TOPKNOT
Spangram: HAIRSTYLE
Strands March 7, 2024 - Don’t do it!
Theme words: ENVY, SLOTH, PRIDE, WRATH, GLUTTONY, LUST, GREED
Spangram: CARDINALSINS
Strands March 6, 2024 - I gotta dip!
Theme words: LIME, TOMATO, AVOCADO, GARLIC, CILANTRO, JALAPENO
Spangram: GUACAMOLE
Strands March 5, 2024 - She’ll have a ball
Theme words: SLIPPER, SPELL, PRINCE, DANCE, MIDNIGHT, PUMPKIN
Spangram: CINDERELLA
Strands March 4, 2024 - Mark my words
Theme words: PERIOD, COMMA, COLON, APOSTROPHE, HYPHEN, SLASH
Spangram: PUNCTUATION