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LA Times CrosswordStrands 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 October 28, 2025 - The write stuff
Theme words: CEDARWOOD, ERASER, GRAPHITE, REFILL, SHARPENER
Spangram: PENCILMEIN
Strands October 27, 2025 - Witch way?
Theme words: AMULET, CAULDRON, CHARM, INCANTATION, POTION, WAND
Spangram: WIZARDRY
Strands October 26, 2025 - Fall-ing
Theme words: CORN, FOLIAGE, FOOTBALL, HARVEST, ORCHARDS, PUMPKINS
Spangram: AUTUMN
Strands October 25, 2025 - Quite a transformation!
Theme words: CHANGELING, SKINWALKER, VAMPIRE, WEREWOLF
Spangram: SHAPESHIFTERS
Strands October 24, 2025 - Through the ages
Theme words: BRONZE, INDUSTRIAL, INFORMATION, IRON, SPACE, STONE
Spangram: HISTORY
Strands October 23, 2025 - Please don't eat me!
Theme words: AZALEA, BELLADONNA, FOXGLOVE, HEMLOCK, OLEANDER
Spangram: POISONOUS
Strands October 22, 2025 - Catch all
Theme words: BATTERY, COIN, PENCIL, SHOELACE, TAPE, THUMBTACK
Spangram: JUNKDRAWER
Strands October 21, 2025 - Banding together
Theme words: ENCORE, HEADLINER, MERCHANDISE, OPENER, STAGE
Spangram: LIVECONCERT
Strands October 20, 2025 - “It's in the mail”
Theme words: ADDRESS, AMOUNT, MEMO, NUMBER, ROUTING, SIGNATURE
Spangram: CHECKLIST
Strands October 19, 2025 - For the picking
Theme words: BUTTER, CIDER, COMPOTE, FRITTER, JELLY, SAUCE, STRUDEL
Spangram: APPLES
Strands October 18, 2025 - Get to work ...
Theme words: ALARM, CLOSURE, CONSTRUCTION, DETOUR, WEATHER
Spangram: RUNNINGLATE
Strands October 17, 2025 - Gait keeping
Theme words: CAPER, CAVORT, GALUMPH, PRANCE, SCUTTLE, TRAIPSE
Spangram: SILLYWALKS
Strands October 16, 2025 - And the category is ...
Theme words: GEOGRAPHY, HISTORY, MOVIES, MUSIC, NEWS, SPORTS
Spangram: TRIVIANIGHT
Strands October 15, 2025 - Going up?
Theme words: ALARM, BASEMENT, CLOSE, GROUND, LOBBY, OPEN
Spangram: ELEVATORBUTTONS
Strands October 14, 2025 - This & that
Theme words: BOULDER, CRESCENT, DINNER, JELLY, PEBBLE, STONE
Spangram: ROCKANDROLL
Strands October 13, 2025 - Bring binoculars
Theme words: DUCK, FINCH, GOOSE, HAWK, THRUSH, WARBLER, WREN
Spangram: FALLMIGRATION
Strands October 12, 2025 - Follow suit
Theme words: BRIDGE, EUCHRE, HEARTS, PINOCHLE, SPADES, WHIST
Spangram: TRICKTAKING
Strands October 11, 2025 - That's branding
Theme words: APPLE, ARCHES, BULLSEYE, PEACOCK, SHELL, SWOOSH
Spangram: ICONICLOGOS
Strands October 10, 2025 - I'm a ladle hungry
Theme words: CHILI, GOULASH, GUMBO, JAMBALAYA, RAGOUT, STEW, TAGINE
Spangram: ONEPOT
Strands October 9, 2025 - Just in case
Theme words: CHARGER, CLOTHES, HEADPHONES, LAPTOP, TOILETRIES
Spangram: PACKITUP
Strands October 8, 2025 - Now, hear this!
Theme words: BASS, FEEDBACK, MIDRANGE, REVERB, TREBLE, VOLUME
Spangram: SOUNDCHECK
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
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