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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 2025
  • Strands October 7, 2025 - Unusual companions

    Theme words: AXOLOTL, CHINCHILLA, GECKO, PARROT, PYTHON, SKUNK

    Spangram: EXOTICPET

  • Strands October 6, 2025 - In for the evening

    Theme words: JOGGERS, LONGJOHNS, NIGHTGOWNS, PAJAMAS, ROBES

    Spangram: LOUNGEWEAR

  • Strands October 5, 2025 - Don't take the bait

    Theme words: DECEPTION, DECOY, LURE, PLOY, RUSE, STRATAGEM, TRICK

    Spangram: ITSATRAP

  • Strands October 4, 2025 - Bring it home

    Theme words: JEWELRY, KEYCHAIN, MAGNET, POSTCARD, SHIRT, SPOON

    Spangram: SOUVENIRS

  • Strands October 3, 2025 - Who's in charge?

    Theme words: BOSS, CHIEF, DIRECTOR, HEAD, MANAGER, SUPERVISOR

    Spangram: LEADERSHIP

  • Strands October 2, 2025 - The slightest touch …

    Theme words: DAINTY, DELICATE, FRAGILE, GOSSAMER, WISPY

    Spangram: HANDLEWITHCARE

  • Strands October 1, 2025 - That's got a ring to it!

    Theme words: ACROBAT, CLOWN, CONTORTIONIST, JUGGLER

    Spangram: CIRCUSPERFORMERS

September 2025
  • Strands September 30, 2025 - For goodness' sake

    Theme words: COOPERATION, DISCIPLINE, EMPATHY, HONESTY, RESPECT

    Spangram: VALUES

  • Strands September 29, 2025 - Chew on that!

    Theme words: BERRY, BUBBLE, CINNAMON, SPEARMINT, WINTERGREEN

    Spangram: GUMFLAVOR

  • Strands September 28, 2025 - Hit the deck!

    Theme words: CLUBS, DIAMONDS, HEARTS, JACK, KING, QUEEN, SPADES

    Spangram: INTHECARDS

  • Strands September 27, 2025 - Mum's the word

    Theme words: HUSHED, INAUDIBLE, MUTED, NOISELESS, QUIET, SILENT

    Spangram: PIPEDOWN

  • Strands September 26, 2025 - As old as time

    Theme words: CHIMES, GEARS, PENDULUM, WEIGHTS, WINDER

    Spangram: GRANDFATHERCLOCK

  • Strands September 25, 2025 - Simply divine

    Theme words: ARCHANGEL, GUARDIAN, HERALD, MESSENGER, SERAPH

    Spangram: HEAVENSENT

  • Strands September 24, 2025 - Lip service

    Theme words: FROWN, GAPE, GRIN, POUT, SCOWL, SMILE, SMIRK, SNEER

    Spangram: EXPRESSIONS

  • Strands September 23, 2025 - On the syllabus

    Theme words: EXAM, HOMEWORK, LECTURE, PAPER, QUIZ, READING

    Spangram: COLLEGECOURSE

  • Strands September 22, 2025 - Find an opening

    Theme words: ALCOVE, CRANNY, CREVICE, NICHE, NOOK, PIGEONHOLE

    Spangram: MINDTHEGAP

  • Strands September 21, 2025 - Stand by me

    Theme words: BOLSTER, COMFORT, FORTIFY, STRENGTHEN, SUPPORT

    Spangram: SOLIDARITY

  • Strands September 20, 2025 - Dire straits

    Theme words: DILEMMA, MESS, MUDDLE, PICKLE, PREDICAMENT, QUANDARY

    Spangram: INAFIX

  • Strands September 19, 2025 - Pour it on

    Theme words: ALMOND, CASHEW, COCONUT, FLAX, MACADAMIA, RICE

    Spangram: NONDAIRYMILK

  • Strands September 18, 2025 - Practice makes perfect

    Theme words: CHORD, RECITAL, SCALE, TECHNIQUE, THEORY, TUNE

    Spangram: PIANOLESSONS

  • 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

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