Welcome to the ultimate collection of past NYT Strands answers! Since its beta launch in March 2024, Strands has been a daily brain teaser, challenging players with clever themes and hidden word connections. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering about past puzzles, looking to improve your word-finding skills, or simply curious about the variety of themes Strands has explored, this archive is for you.
Each entry in our archive includes the theme, theme words, and Spangram for every past puzzle—making it the perfect resource to analyze patterns, track your progress, or revisit a puzzle you may have missed. Studying past themes can help you spot recurring word choices, giving you an edge in future games. Whether you want to refine your strategy, relive a particularly fun challenge, or just satisfy your curiosity, the Strands Archive is your go-to source.
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- 🎯 Strands Answers – December 2024
- 🎯 Strands Answers – November 2024
- 🎯 Strands Answers – October 2024
- 🎯Strands Answers – September 2024
- 🎯Strands Answers – August 2024
- 🎯Strands Answers – July 2024
- 🎯Strands Answers – June 2024
- 🎯Strands Answers – May 2024
- 🎯Strands Answers – April 2024
- 🎯Strands Answers – March 2024
🎯 Strands Answers – February 2025
| Date | Theme | Theme Words | Spangram |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 15 | Ice packs | AVALANCHE, DEVILS, JETS, LIGHTNING, SHARKS, WILD | HOCKEYTEAM |
| Feb 14 | Will you be my valentine? | ANGEL, DARLING, HONEY, LOVEBUG, POOKIE, SNOOKUMS | ENDEARMENT |
| Feb 13 | It’s in the cards | BABY, BIRTHDAY, CONGRATS, LOVE, SYMPATHY, WEDDING | GREETINGS |
| Feb 12 | Don’t stop believin’ | GIRL, LONELY, MIDNIGHT, SMALL, TOOK, TOWN, TRAIN, WORLD | JOURNEY |
| Feb 11 | “Attention all shoppers” | BATH, BEAUTY, ELECTRONICS, GARDEN, HOME, KITCHEN, TOYS | BIGBOX |
| Feb 10 | The munchies | CANDY, CHEESE, CHIPS, FRUIT, GRANOLA, NUTS, POPCORN | SNACKTIME |
| Feb 9 | We are the champions! | COMMERCIALS, PARTY, TACKLES, TOUCHDOWNS, TROPHY | SUPERBOWL |
| Feb 8 | Westminster assembly | HERDING, HOUNDS, SPORTING, TERRIERS, TOYS, WORKING | DOGGROUP |
| Feb 7 | A flair for fashion | EMBROIDERY, FRINGE, LACE, SEQUINS, TASSEL | CLOTHINGACCENTS |
| Feb 6 | I’m a person of my word | CHASE, CHUCK, DREW, FRANK, JIMMY, MILES, ROBIN, WILL | FIRSTNAMES |
| Feb 5 | What’s your reaction? | DANDER, DUST, FRAGRANCE, LATEX, MOLD, POLLEN, SMOKE | ALLERGENS |
| Feb 4 | Elf-centered | FAIRY, GREMLIN, HOBGOBLIN, LEPRECHAUN, PIXIE, SPRITE | IMPISH |
| Feb 3 | Order up! | BAKE, BASTE, BOIL, CODDLE, PICKLE, POACH, SCRAMBLE | MAKINGEGGS |
| Feb 2 | Album of the year | CROSS, HILL, JONES, KING, STYLES, SWIFT, WONDER | GRAMMYWINNERS |
| Feb 1 | Hunt and peck | CONDOR, EAGLE, FALCON, HAWK, KESTREL, OSPREY, VULTURE | RAPTORS |
🎯 Strands Answers – January 2025
| Date | Theme | Theme Words | Spangram |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31 | Baby talk | BOTTLE, BYEBYE, DADA, KITTY, MAMA, MINE, MORE, YUCKY | FIRSTWORDS |
| Jan 30 | Stopping by woods on a snowy evening | BELLS, DARK, DEEP, FROZEN, LAKE, LOVELY, SHAKE, SLEEP | FROSTPOEM |
| Jan 29 | Show of hands | FINGER, GLOVE, MARIONETTE, SHADOW, SOCK, STICK | PUPPETMASTER |
| Jan 28 | Stable supply | BRIDLE, CROP, HARNESS, REINS, SADDLE, SPURS | HORSEBACKRIDING |
| Jan 27 | Viva Las Vegas | BACCARAT, BLACKJACK, CRAPS, POKER, ROULETTE, SLOTS | GAMBLING |
| Jan 26 | Ore so they say | ALUMINUM, CADMIUM, COBALT, IRON, NICKEL, TITANIUM | PUREMETAL |
| Jan 25 | Seeing double | BALLOON, COFFEE, COMMITTEE, SUCCEED, WHIPPOORWILL | LETTERS |
| Jan 24 | Get smart | BRIGHT, BRILLIANT, CLEVER, INTELLIGENT, QUICK | THATSGENIUS |
| Jan 23 | Udderly delicious | BUTTER, CHEESE, CUSTARD, GELATO, MILK, YOGURT | DAIRYPRODUCTS |
| Jan 22 | Pixar this | BRAVE, CARS, ELEMENTAL, ONWARD, RATATOUILLE, SOUL | ANIMATION |
| Jan 21 | You don’t say … | BOSS, CHERRY, FRESH, MAJOR, PHAT, RADICAL, TUBULAR | DATEDSLANG |
| Jan 20 | Curiouser and curiouser! | CATERPILLAR, CROQUET, DORMOUSE, HATTER, RABBIT | WONDERLAND |
| Jan 19 | I get the message | DRAFTS, INBOX, SENT, SNOOZED, SPAM, STARRED, TRASH | EMAILLABEL |
| Jan 18 | O ___! My ___! | CRUNCH, HOOK, KANGAROO, OBVIOUS, PLANET, UNDERPANTS | CAPTAIN |
| Jan 17 | The time of our lives | ALPHA, BOOMER, GREATEST, MILLENNIAL, ZOOMER | GENERATIONGAP |
| Jan 16 | Bar association | COSMOPOLITAN, MARTINI, SIDECAR, STINGER, ZOMBIE | COCKTAILS |
| Jan 15 | Thar she blows! | BALEEN, BELUGA, BLUE, GRAY, HUMPBACK, ORCA, RIGHT, SPERM | WHALES |
| Jan 14 | Bundle up | BEANIE, GLOVES, JACKET, MITTENS, PARKA, SCARF | WINTERCLOTHES |
| Jan 13 | Coming soon… | CHAPTER, PREVIEW, SNEAK, SPOILER, TEASER, TRAILER | FORESHADOW |
| Jan 12 | Four letters, one sound | BOUGH, DOUGH, ROUGH, THROUGH, TOUGH | OUGHWORDS |
| Jan 11 | Acting up | COMEDY, DRAMA, IMPROV, MIME, MUSICAL, PUPPETRY | THEATREARTS |
| Jan 10 | Rolling the dice | BOARDWALK, CHANCE, COMMUNITY, GO, JAIL, RAILROAD, UTILITY | MONOPOLY |
| Jan 9 | In the key of… | A, B, C, D, E, F, G | MUSICALNOTES |
| Jan 8 | What’s in a name? | APPLE, CHASE, DOVE, GATES, JORDAN, KELLOGG, PERRY | SURNAMES |
| Jan 7 | Checkmate | BISHOP, CASTLE, KNIGHT, PAWN, QUEEN, ROOK | CHESSPIECES |
| Jan 6 | Have a ball! | BASEBALL, BILLIARDS, BOWLING, GOLF, SOCCER, TENNIS | SPORTSBALLS |
| Jan 5 | The stars aligned | ARIES, CANCER, GEMINI, LEO, LIBRA, VIRGO | ZODIACSIGNS |
| Jan 4 | Let’s do lunch | BURGER, PANINI, PASTA, PIZZA, SALAD, SANDWICH, SUSHI | MIDDAYMEAL |
| Jan 3 | Making a face | CHIN, CHEEK, FOREHEAD, NOSE, LIPS, TEETH | FACIALFEATURES |
| Jan 2 | New year, new you | EXERCISE, HYDRATE, MEDITATE, READ, SLEEP, STRETCH | HEALTHGOALS |
| Jan 1 | Happy New Year! | AULD, BEGINNING, COUNTDOWN, MIDNIGHT, RESOLUTION | JANUARYFIRST |
🎯 Strands Answers – December 2024
| Date | Theme | Theme Words | Spangram |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 | Resolutions | CLOSURE, CODA, CONCLUSION, ENDING, EPILOGUE, FINALE | ITSOVER |
| Dec 30 | Keep it classical | CONCERTO, OVERTURE, PRELUDE, SONATA, SYMPHONY | COMPOSITION |
| Dec 29 | Festival of Lights delights | APPLESAUCE, BRISKET, CHALLAH, KUGEL, LATKES | HANNUKAHFOODS |
| Dec 28 | Just the essentials | CEDARWOOD, EUCALYPTUS, LAVENDER, PATCHOULI | AROMATHERAPY |
| Dec 27 | Back in style | JUMPSUIT, MULLET, NEON, PERM, SPANDEX, WINDBREAKER | EIGHTIES |
| Dec 26 | Relative conjunction | AUNT, COUSIN, GRANDCHILD, INLAW, NEPHEW, NIECE, UNCLE | REUNION |
| Dec 25 | A visit from Santa | CANDY, COAL, ORANGE, PENS, PLUSHIE, SCARF, SOCKS, TOYS | STOCKING |
| Dec 24 | Who on earth …? | BROOK, CLEMENTINE, HOLLY, LAUREL, RIVER, WILLOW | NATURENAMES |
| Dec 23 | Pass the eggnog | COCOA, CRANBERRY, GINGERBREAD, PEPPERMINT | HOLIDAYFLAVOR |
| Dec 22 | Are you listening? | BELLS, GLISTENING, SLEIGH, SNOW, WALKING | WINTERWONDERLAND |
| Dec 21 | Keeping the faith | ABBEY, MONASTERY, MOSQUE, TABERNACLE, TEMPLE | SACREDSPACES |
| Dec 20 | Morning morsel | CHARM, CHEERIO, CRUNCH, FLAKE, LOOP, PEBBLE, PUFF, SMACK | CEREAL |
| Dec 19 | Roll with it | ALTERNATIVE, GLAM, GRUNGE, METAL, PROGRESSIVE, PUNK | ROCKING |
| Dec 18 | You say you want a revolution | BALLERINA, DRYER, EARTH, FOOTBALL, PINWHEEL, TIRES | SPINNERS |
| Dec 17 | It’s lit! | CRIME, FANTASY, HISTORICAL, ROMANCE, WESTERN | FICTIONGENRE |
| Dec 16 | Crossed words | ANKLET, ATHLEISURE, BRUNCH, SMOG, SPORK, ZORSE | PORTMANTEAUX |
| Dec 15 | Moonlighting | CRESCENT, FULL, GIBBOUS, QUARTER, WANING, WAXING | LUNARPHASE |
| Dec 14 | Nothing can stop me! | DEVOTION, DRIVE, FIRE, INTENSITY, PASSION, PURPOSE | GOGETTER |
| Dec 13 | One for the Swifties | EVERMORE, FEARLESS, FOLKLORE, LOVER, MIDNIGHTS | ALBUMTITLE |
| Dec 12 | Shape and bake | ANGEL, BELL, BUNNY, DIAMOND, FLOWER, HEART, STAR | COOKIECUTTER |
| Dec 11 | Board certified | CHISEL, DRILL, JIGSAW, LATHE, PLANE, SANDER, VISE | WOODWORKING |
| Dec 10 | Something to see | FEATURE, FILM, FLICK, MOVIE, PICTURE, SHORT, TALKIE | CINEMATIC |
| Dec 9 | Quiet at first | GNOME, HONESTY, KNUCKLE, MNEMONIC, PSALM, WRAP | SILENTLETTER |
| Dec 8 | A timely theme | ANALOG, BEZEL, CROWN, DIGITAL, FACE, HANDS, LUXURY | WATCHWORDS |
| Dec 7 | Prepare to be eaten | BAKED, FONDANT, FRIED, MASHED, ROASTED, SCALLOPED | HOTPOTATO |
| Dec 6 | Find your people | BUNCH, CIRCLE, CLIQUE, CLUB, CROWD, GROUP, SOCIETY | FELLOWSHIP |
| Dec 5 | Gonna fly now! | ANGEL, BUTTERFLY, DRAGON, FAIRY, GRIFFIN, STORK | WINGEDTHING |
| Dec 4 | I now pronounce you … | ACUTE, CEDILLA, CIRCUMFLEX, GRAVE, TILDE, UMLAUT | DIACRITICS |
| Dec 3 | Lead the way | CANDLE, FLASHLIGHT, HEADLAMP, LANTERN, TORCH | ILLUMINATION |
| Dec 2 | Beatlemania! | BLACKBIRD, HELP, REVOLUTION, TAXMAN, YESTERDAY | SONGTITLES |
| Dec 1 | Old hang-ups | CRADLE, DIAL, HANDSET, RECEIVER, RINGER, SWITCH | ROTARYPHONE |
🎯 Strands Answers – November 2024
| Date | Theme | Theme Words | Spangram |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 30 | Yas Queen! | BLOWS, COME, EASY, FANTASY, LIFE, REAL, WIND | BOHEMIANRHAPSODY |
| Nov 29 | Give me a break | CHILL, LOAF, LOUNGE, LUXURIATE, PAUSE, RELAX, UNWIND | DOWNTIME |
| Nov 28 | Thank goodness! | CRANBERRIES, GRAVY, POTATOES, ROLLS, TURKEY, YAMS | LETSFEAST |
| Nov 27 | Come fly with me | DELTA, FRONTIER, SOUTHWEST, SPIRIT, UNITED, VIRGIN | AIRLINES |
| Nov 26 | Open-and-shut case | BARREL, BUCKET, CROSSBODY, DUFFEL, MESSENGER, TOTE | HANDBAGS |
| Nov 25 | Plan on it | APPOINTMENT, DATE, EVENT, HOLIDAY, MONTH, WEEK, YEAR | CALENDAR |
| Nov 24 | Start small | DEVIL, DIPPER, FOOT, LEAGUE, RASCALS, ROCK, SPOON, WOMEN | LITTLE |
| Nov 23 | Did you hear that? | BANG, CRASH, CRUNCH, HONK, JINGLE, KAPOW, SIZZLE | SOUNDEFFECTS |
| Nov 22 | This is the place! | BEND, BOULDER, BUFFALO, MOBILE, PHOENIX, RIVERSIDE | CITYNAME |
| Nov 21 | You’re getting warm | BROOM, CHIMNEY, FLUE, HEARTH, MANTEL, POKER, SCREEN | FIREPLACE |
| Nov 20 | For our furry friends | BALL, BONE, CATNIP, COLLAR, KIBBLE, LASER, LITTER | PETSUPPLIES |
| Nov 19 | Pick-ups | CHOPSTICKS, FORK, KNIFE, SKEWER, SPOON, SPORK, TONGS | UTENSILS |
| Nov 18 | Coming up for air | DOLPHIN, MANATEE, NARWHAL, ORCA, SEAL, WALRUS | MARINEMAMMALS |
| Nov 17 | Would you look at that? | ARCH, BRIDGE, CASTLE, FORT, MONUMENT, PALACE, TOWER | LANDMARKS |
| Nov 16 | “Oh, you!” | AMUSING, COMIC, DROLL, LAUGHABLE, RIOTOUS, WITTY | THATSFUNNY |
| Nov 15 | Dress for lunch | ICEBERG, KALE, RADICCHIO, ROMAINE, WATERCRESS | SALADGREENS |
| Nov 14 | Name of the game | GREEN, MUSTARD, ORCHID, PEACOCK, PLUM, SCARLET | CLUESUSPECTS |
| Nov 13 | We’re walking | GIBBON, HUMAN, KANGAROO, MEERKAT, OSTRICH, PANGOLIN | BIPEDAL |
| Nov 12 | Spell it out | BRAVO, DELTA, ECHO, FOXTROT, GOLF, TANGO, VICTOR | NATOALPHABET |
| Nov 11 | To your health! | DENTIST, DOCTOR, NURSE, PHARMACIST, SURGEON | MEDICALCAREER |
| Nov 10 | Nice fit | BIRTHDAY, BUSINESS, CIVIL, JUMP, LEISURE, STRONG | WELLSUITED |
| Nov 9 | Generation jam | BLUR, NIRVANA, OASIS, PAVEMENT, SUBLIME, TOOL | NINETIESBANDS |
| Nov 8 | 👋👏🤝🤏✌️☝️✊🙏 | CLAP, FIST, PEACE, PINCH, POINT, PRAY, SHAKE, WAVE | HANDGESTURES |
| Nov 7 | Extremely online | COMMENT, FOLLOW, LIKE, POST, REPORT, SHARE, TWEET | SOCIALMEDIA |
| Nov 6 | Strumming right along … | BANJO, GUITAR, HARP, MANDOLIN, SITAR, UKULELE, VIOLIN | STRINGY |
| Nov 5 | More than just sports | BAND, CHOIR, DEBATE, DRAMA, ORCHESTRA, YEARBOOK | AFTERSCHOOL |
| Nov 4 | In a(n) … | FLASH, INSTANT, JIFFY, MINUTE, MOMENT, SECOND, TICK | SMALLTIME |
| Nov 3 | In my kingdom | CLASS, DOMAIN, FAMILY, GENUS, ORDER, PHYLUM, SPECIES | TAXONOMY |
| Nov 2 | Good on paper | PENCILS, PRINTER, RULER, SCISSORS, STAPLER | OFFICESUPPLIES |
| Nov 1 | Strategy game | BISHOP, BOARD, KING, KNIGHT, PAWN, QUEEN, ROOK, TIMER | CHECKMATE |
🎯 Strands Answers – October 2024
| Date | Theme | Theme Words | Spangram |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2024 | Trick or treat! | CLOWN, GHOST, MUMMY, PIRATE, PRINCESS, PUMPKIN, WITCH | COSTUME |
| Oct 30, 2024 | How sweet! | CHOCOLATE, GUMDROP, LICORICE, LOLLIPOP, TOFFEE | CANDYSTORE |
| Oct 29, 2024 | You and me | BESTIE, COMPANION, FRIEND, PARTNER, SIDEKICK | TOGETHERNESS |
| Oct 28, 2024 | Fall fun | APPLES, CIDER, DOUGHNUTS, HAYRIDES, MAZE, PUMPKINS | ORCHARDS |
| Oct 27, 2024 | Best of the best | CLASS, CREAM, CROP, HEAD, LIFE, LITTER, PARTY, PICK | PERFECTPAIR |
| Oct 26, 2024 | Sing-song | ARIA, BALLAD, JINGLE, LULLABY, SHANTY, SPIRITUAL | VOCALMUSIC |
| Oct 25, 2024 | Make some noise! | BARK, CHIRP, GROWL, GRUNT, MEOW, PURR, SQUAWK, SQUEAK | PETSOUNDS |
| Oct 24, 2024 | My cup of tea | ANISE, CARDAMOM, CINNAMON, CLOVE, NUTMEG, PEPPER | MASALACHAI |
| Oct 23, 2024 | On the road | BUMP, CONSTRUCTION, DETOUR, MERGE, STOP, YIELD | TRAFFICSIGNS |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Cool color! | AZURE, COBALT, INDIGO, NAVY, PERIWINKLE, TURQUOISE | THEBLUES |
| Oct 21, 2024 | We’re in this together | COLONY, FLOCK, HERD, KNOT, PACK, PRIDE, SCHOOL, SWARM | GROUPNAME |
| Oct 20, 2024 | Make yourself at home | FIREPLACE, OTTOMAN, RECLINER, SHELF, SOFA, TABLE | LIVINGROOM |
| Oct 19, 2024 | Turn it up a notch | FIZZ, KICK, OOMPH, PIZZAZZ, SPARK, VERVE, ZING | EXTRASOMETHING |
| Oct 18, 2024 | All wrapped up | EMPANADA, GYOZA, PIEROGI, RAVIOLI, SAMOSA, WONTON | DUMPLINGS |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Dream teams | DRAFT, MATCHUPS, ROSTER, STANDINGS, WAIVERS | FANTASYLEAGUE |
| Oct 16, 2024 | How Poe-tic | DREARY, MIDNIGHT, NEVERMORE, PONDERED, WEAK, WEARY | THERAVEN |
| Oct 15, 2024 | Beast mode | FEATHER, HAIR, HORN, SCALE, SHELL, TAIL, WING | CREATUREFEATURE |
| Oct 14, 2024 | Get out of here! | BOXES, BUNGEE, CRATE, DOLLY, FOAM, STRAP, TAPE, TRUCK | MOVINGDAY |
| Oct 13, 2024 | Time to get cozy | CARDIGAN, FLANNEL, FLEECE, SCARF, SWEATER, VEST | FALLFASHION |
| Oct 12, 2024 | Toon time | BUGS, DAFFY, FOGHORN, FOXY, GRANNY, PETUNIA, PORKY | CHARACTERS |
| Oct 11, 2024 | Let’s experiment | BEAKER, FLASK, GOGGLES, PIPETTE, THERMOMETER | CHEMISTRYLAB |
| Oct 10, 2024 | Think about it | CROSSWORD, CRYPTOGRAM, JIGSAW, JUMBLE, MAZE, SUDOKU | PUZZLES |
| Oct 9, 2024 | Full house | FOYER, HALL, KITCHEN, LIBRARY, OFFICE, PANTRY, STUDY | HOMEROOM |
| Oct 8, 2024 | Protective measures | BACKUP, ENCRYPTION, FIREWALL, LOCK, PASSWORD, SAFE | SECURITY |
| Oct 7, 2024 | Most excellent | BOSS, CHOICE, DANDY, GROOVY, HYPE, RIGHTEOUS, SWELL | THATSCOOL |
| Oct 6, 2024 | Got any bleu cheese? | BACON, CHICKEN, EGGS, GREENS, TOMATO, VINAIGRETTE | COBBSALAD |
| Oct 5, 2024 | No way! | CHARLATAN, FAKE, HOAX, HUMBUG, PHONY, QUACK, SHAM | THATSUNREAL |
| Oct 4, 2024 | Driver’s catch-all | ATLAS, FLARE, MANUAL, QUARTER, REGISTRATION, TITLE | GLOVEBOX |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Hairy styles | BUZZ, FADE, FAUXHAWK, FLATTOP, PAGEBOY, PIXIE, SHAG | SHORTCUTS |
| Oct 2, 2024 | Fresh out of the oven | CROISSANT, DANISH, GALETTE, MUFFIN, SCONE, STRUDEL | PASTRIES |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Channel surfing | DISCOVERY, HALLMARK, HISTORY, LIFETIME, PARAMOUNT | NETWORK |
🎯Strands Answers – September 2024
| Date | Theme | Theme Words | Spangram |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept 30 | Words with weight | BANTAM, CRUISER, FEATHER, HEAVY, LIGHT, MIDDLE, WELTER | BOXING |
| Sept 29 | Weed ’em and reap | APPLE, KOHLRABI, ONION, PUMPKIN, RADISH, SQUASH | FALLHARVEST |
| Sept 28 | Feeling good | EXCITEMENT, GRATITUDE, HAPPINESS, LOVE, PLEASURE | EMOTIONS |
| Sept 27 | Medieval marvel | COURTYARD, DRAWBRIDGE, KEEP, MOAT, TOWER, TURRET, WALL | CASTLE |
| Sept 26 | Special delivery | BLANKET, CRIB, HIGHCHAIR, PLAYPEN, STROLLER, SWING | BABYGEAR |
| Sept 25 | Claim your steak | BRISKET, CHUCK, FLANK, RIBEYE, ROUND, SHANK, SIRLOIN | BEEFCUTS |
| Sept 24 | Spacing out | ALIEN, CYBORG, DROID, MARTIAN, MUTANT, ROBOT | SCIENCEFICTION |
| Sept 23 | Gnaw-it-alls | CHINCHILLA, HAMSTER, MUSKRAT, PORCUPINE, SQUIRREL | RODENTS |
| Sept 22 | I’ve got you under my skin | BRAIN, HEART, KIDNEYS, LIVER, LUNGS, STOMACH | INTERNALORGANS |
| Sept 21 | I’ve got the music in me! | ARENA, FESTIVAL, NIGHTCLUB, STADIUM, THEATER | CONCERTVENUE |
| Sept 20 | A way with words | DICTION, METER, RHYME, SCANSION, STANZA, SYNTAX, VERSE | POETRY |
| Sept 19 | Work out the bugs | BEETLE, EARWIG, MILLIPEDE, SPIDER, TERMITE | CREEPYCRAWLIES |
| Sept 18 | Handy helpers | HAMMER, KNIFE, LEVEL, PLIERS, SCREWDRIVER, WRENCH | TOOLCHEST |
| Sept 17 | On the rebound | BASKETBALL, ECHO, KANGAROO, SPRING, TRAMPOLINE | LETSBOUNCE |
| Sept 16 | What a stud! | CHEEK, EARLOBE, EYEBROW, NAVEL, NOSE, SEPTUM, TONGUE | PIERCING |
| Sept 15 | On the rocks | BITTERS, CHERRY, ORANGE, SUGAR, WATER, WHISKEY | OLDFASHIONED |
| Sept 14 | Elements of style | BELT, GLASSES, HANDBAG, JEWELRY, SCARF, WATCH | ACCESSORIZING |
| Sept 13 | Boots and saddles | BOUNTY, COWBOY, DUEL, HORSE, OUTLAW, SALOON, SHERIFF | WESTERNS |
| Sept 12 | This should be right up your alley | AVENUE, BOULEVARD, HIGHWAY, LANE, ROAD, STREET | THOROUGHFARE |
| Sept 11 | Play-with words | BLOCKS, DOLL, PUPPET, PUZZLE, SLIME, TRICYCLE, TRUCK | TOYSTORE |
| Sept 10 | Give it a whirl! | FOXTROT, JIVE, QUICKSTEP, RUMBA, SALSA, WALTZ | BALLROOMDANCE |
| Sept 9 | Go play outside! | BADMINTON, BOCCE, CORNHOLE, CROQUET, HORSESHOES | LAWNGAMES |
| Sept 8 | A royal shade | LAVENDER, LILAC, MAGENTA, MAUVE, ORCHID, PLUM, VIOLET | PURPLES |
| Sept 7 | Know your material | CHIFFON, DENIM, JERSEY, MUSLIN, SATIN, SPANDEX, VELVET | FABRIC |
| Sept 6 | Just right | BABY, BEDS, CHAIRS, HARD, MAMA, PAPA, PORRIDGE, SOFT | THREEBEARS |
| Sept 5 | Going underground | BEET, JICAMA, POTATO, RUTABAGA, TARO, TURNIP | ROOTVEGETABLES |
| Sept 4 | American beauty | ARCHES, BADLANDS, GLACIER, REDWOOD, SAGUARO | NATIONALPARKS |
| Sept 3 | Striking sounds | CHIME, CLANG, JINGLE, KNELL, PEAL, RING, TINKLE, TOLL | BELLTONES |
| Sept 2 | Order in the court! | BARON, DUCHESS, EARL, ESQUIRE, KNIGHT, QUEEN, VISCOUNT | TITLES |
| Sept 1 | Serve ginger-ly? | AVOCADO, CRAB, CUCUMBER, MAYO, RICE, SEAWEED | CALIFORNIAROLL |
🎯Strands Answers – August 2024
| Date | Strands Theme | Theme Words | Spangram |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2024 | Makeshift music | BONES, BROOM, COWBELL, SPOONS, STOVEPIPE, WASHBOARD | JUGBAND |
| August 30, 2024 | Let’s play | FALLOUT, HALO, MINECRAFT, OVERWATCH, UNCHARTED | VIDEOGAMES |
| August 29, 2024 | Wake up and … | BLACK, CAPPUCCINO, ESPRESSO, ICED, LATTE, MOCHA | COFFEEORDER |
| August 28, 2024 | Commuter benefits | FERRY, MONORAIL, STREETCAR, SUBWAY, TRAIN | PUBLICTRANSPORT |
| August 27, 2024 | Pixar fare | EGGPLANT, ONIONS, PEPPERS, TOMATOES, ZUCCHINI | RATATOUILLE |
| August 26, 2024 | See you on the court | FOREHAND, LOVE, RACKET, SERVE, SLICE, SMASH, VOLLEY | GRANDSLAM |
| August 25, 2024 | Into the woods | BEECH, CHESTNUT, GINKGO, MAPLE, PINE, SYCAMORE, WILLOW | FOREST |
| August 24, 2024 | Crumby theme | ANIMAL, GOLDFISH, OYSTER, RICE, SALTINE, SODA, WATER | CRACKERS |
| August 23, 2024 | The nose knows | CEDAR, LAVENDER, LEMON, MUSK, ROSE, SANDALWOOD | COMMONSCENTS |
| August 22, 2024 | Smoothie moves | CHOP, LIQUEFY, PUREE, STIR, PULSE, GRIND, WHIP | BLENDERSETTING |
| August 21, 2024 | One for the ages | GIFTS, CANDLES, CELEBRATE, PARTY, CARDS, CAKE | HAPPYBIRTHDAY |
| August 20, 2024 | I think we’re covered | UMBRELLA, GALOSHES, SLICKER, HOOD, PONCHO, GAITERS | RAINGEAR |
| August 19, 2024 | Hear me roar! | LION, TIGER, COUGAR, CHEETAH, PANTHER, JAGUAR, LEOPARD | BIGCAT |
| August 18, 2024 | What do you make of this? | EASEL, PAINT, MOLD, PALETTE, BRUSH, CANVAS, CHARCOAL | ARTCLASS |
| August 17, 2024 | Carle classic | APPLE, PICKLE, WATERMELON, SALAMI, LEAF | HUNGRYCATERPILLAR |
| August 16, 2024 | This or that | FEAST, FAMINE, MAKE, BREAK, SINK, SWIM, DOUBLE, NOTHING | OPTIONS |
| August 15, 2024 | Is this some kind of joke? | PRANKSTER, COMIC, CLOWN, JESTER, FOOL, BUFFOON | YOUREKIDDING |
| August 14, 2024 | Honey, I’m home! | RANCH, COTTAGE, BUNGALOW, COLONIAL, CRAFTSMAN, CABIN | HOUSES |
| August 13, 2024 | Look it up! | DICTIONARY, THESAURUS, ATLAS, ALMANAC, HANDBOOK | REFERENCE |
| August 12, 2024 | Everybody cut footloose! | HUSTLE, MOONWALK, FLOSS, TWERK, VOGUE, PIROUETTE | DANCEMOVES |
| August 11, 2024 | Home stretch? | VERANDA, PATIO, TERRACE, SUNROOM, BALCONY, DECK | BONUSSPACES |
| August 10, 2024 | Not just for poking | CINNAMON, MEMORY, SWIZZLE, LICORICE, HOCKEY, CONTROL | STICKS |
| August 9, 2024 | Back to nature | CAMP, BIRDWATCH, SWIM, HIKE, STARGAZE, FORAGE, FISH | OUTDOORSY |
| August 8, 2024 | Splashy event | NOODLES, TOWELS, DRINKS, SUNSCREEN, FLOATS, MUSIC | POOLPARTY |
| August 7, 2024 | Oh, oh, oh! | DOUGH, CHATEAU, WHOA, AVOCADO, RAINBOW, MISTLETOE | RHYMETIME |
| August 6, 2024 | Bed, bath, and beyond | TABLECLOTH, TOWEL, SHEET, PILLOWCASE, BLANKET | LINENCLOSET |
| August 5, 2024 | Rolling in it | WEALTHY, AFFLUENT, PROSPEROUS, OPULENT, MONEYED | THATSRICH |
| August 4, 2024 | In glove | THUMB, POINTER, MIDDLE, RING, PINKY, NAIL, PALM, CUTICLE | ONHAND |
| August 3, 2024 | A night at the museum | CLASSICAL, MEDIEVAL, MODERN, BAROQUE, ROMANTIC | ARTHISTORY |
| August 2, 2024 | Here, there, and everywhere | THROUGH, ABOVE, AMONG, BESIDE, BETWEEN, UNDERNEATH | LOCATION |
| August 1, 2024 | Not stirred | RATTLE, SALT, BOOTY, MARACA, HANDS, HAIRSPRAY, MARTINI | SHAKEN |
🎯Strands Answers – July 2024
| Date | Theme | Theme Words | Spangram |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2024 | Staying power | ADHESIVE, BUBBLEGUM, TAPE, EPOXY, CARAMEL, GLUE | STICKYSTUFF |
| July 30, 2024 | That’s a stretch! | MOUNTAIN, CROW, TREE, BRIDGE, COBRA, CHAIR, WARRIOR | YOGAPOSES |
| July 29, 2024 | Book it! | READ, BORROW, BROWSE, STUDY, MEET, RENEW, LEARN | PUBLICLIBRARY |
| July 28, 2024 | Daily delivery | GLOBE, TRIBUNE, CHRONICLE, TIMES, JOURNAL, HERALD | NEWSPAPER |
| July 27, 2024 | Bedtime story | MUSH, NOBODY, CLOCKS, SOCKS, MITTENS, KITTENS | GOODNIGHTMOON |
| July 26, 2024 | Go for the gold | ARCHERY, GOLF, KARATE, SWIMMING, EQUESTRIAN, TRACK | OLYMPICS |
| July 25, 2024 | All that jazz | FUNK, BEBOP, RAGTIME, FUSION, MODAL, COOL, SWING, ACID | SUBGENRE |
| July 24, 2024 | Screen time | PROJECTOR, POPCORN, CANDY, TRAILERS, FEATURE | MOVIETHEATER |
| July 23, 2024 | You’re the best! | ICONIC, SUPREME, SUPERLATIVE, PERFECT, EXCELLENT | CHAMPION |
| July 22, 2024 | Make waves | GONDOLA, CANOE, KAYAK, PADDLEBOARD, DORY, DINGHY | WATERCRAFT |
| July 21, 2024 | S-words? (a cutting-edge theme!) | MACHETE, KATANA, CLAYMORE, RAPIER, SCIMITAR, CUTLASS | BLADES |
| July 20, 2024 | A seat at the table | FORK, KNIFE, PLATE, NAPKIN, GLASS, SPOON, SAUCER | PLACESETTING |
| July 19, 2024 | And the Oscar goes to … | STONE, SWANK, PHOENIX, FIELD, BRIDGES, BERRY, HUNT | BESTACTING |
| July 18, 2024 | At your fingertips | SPACE, SHIFT, ESCAPE, RETURN, DELETE, CONTROL, ENTER | KEYBOARD |
| July 17, 2024 | Park place | SLIDE, CLIMBER, SEESAW, SWINGS, BENCHES, SANDBOX | PLAYGROUND |
| July 16, 2024 | Were you raised in a barn? | GOSLING, PIGLET, CALF, FOAL, CHICK, LAMB, DUCKLING | BABYANIMAL |
| July 15, 2024 | Give it the ol’ college try | TUFTS, DUKE, BROWN, TEMPLE, RICE, NORTHWESTERN | UNIVERSITIES |
| July 14, 2024 | Say my name | RUSTLE, PEAT, MERRY, FILL, GALE, HAIRY, ATOM, WHINNY | HOMOPHONES |
| July 13, 2024 | Hello kitty | TABBY, TORTOISESHELL, CALICO, TUXEDO, ORANGE, BLACK | FURCOAT |
| July 12, 2024 | Auto suggestion | EXPLORER, OUTBACK, SOUL, ACCORD, CHARGER, EQUINOX | CARMODELS |
| July 11, 2024 | Loaded lunch | BUTTER, BACON, CHIVES, CHEDDAR, CHILI, BROCCOLI | BAKEDPOTATO |
| July 10, 2024 | In Neverland | LAGOON, PIRATES, CROCODILE, HOOK, DARLING, MERMAID | PETERPAN |
| July 9, 2024 | Now on exhibit | SCULPTURE, PAINTING, MURAL, COLLAGE, LITHOGRAPH | ARTMUSEUM |
| July 8, 2024 | Rise and shine | SNOOZE, WAKE, SHOWER, DRESS, BREAKFAST, WORK | MORNINGROUTINE |
| July 7, 2024 | Not just black and white | STEEL, CHARCOAL, GRAPHITE, SLATE, FLINT, PLATINUM | GRAYSCALE |
| July 6, 2024 | By the yard | FLAMINGO, GNOME, PLANTER, BIRDBATH, WINDSOCK | LAWNORNAMENT |
| July 5, 2024 | Say something | SPEAK, UTTER, EXPRESS, SIGN, TALK, DECLARE, TELL | ARTICULATION |
| July 4, 2024 | Nation celebration | SPARKLER, FLAG, PARADE, FIREWORKS, PICNIC | INDEPENDENCEDAY |
| July 3, 2024 | Spin your wheels | FRAME, CHAIN, KICKSTAND, SADDLE, BRAKE, PEDAL, FENDER | BICYCLE |
| July 2, 2024 | Heat and eat | SIMMER, DEGLAZE, POACH, BLANCH, STEAM, BRAISE, FLAMBE | COOKING |
| July 1, 2024 | We’ve got the beat | CYMBAL, GONG, DRUM, TRIANGLE, RATTLE, TAMBOURINE | PERCUSSION |
🎯Strands Answers – June 2024
| Date | Title | Theme Words | Spangram |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2024 | Cut and color | RUBY, EMERALD, AMETHYST, SAPPHIRE, GARNET, TOPAZ | JEWELTONES |
| June 29, 2024 | It’s way over your head | MOON, PLANET, ASTEROID, COMET, GALAXY, SATELLITE | OUTERSPACE |
| June 28, 2024 | That’s my jam! | ROCK, SOUL, JAZZ, SALSA, BLUES, COUNTRY, FOLK, DISCO | MUSICGENRE |
| June 27, 2024 | Better together | MACARONI, CHEESE, BURGER, FRIES, BISCUITS, GRAVY | COMBOMEALS |
| June 26, 2024 | Looking good | DRIPPY, DAPPER, SNAZZY, SWANK, SPIFFY, POSH, CHIC | FASHIONISTA |
| June 25, 2024 | Frame game | SPARE, STRIKE, ALLEY, TURKEY, PINS, LANE, SPLIT, GUTTER | BOWLING |
| June 24, 2024 | Fine print | TARTAN, STRIPES, GINGHAM, ARGYLE, CHEVRON, PAISLEY | PATTERNS |
| June 23, 2024 | Fine diners | SUBWAY, OUTBACK, SONIC, CHILIS, CHECKERS, SIZZLER | CHAINLINK |
| June 22, 2024 | I love the nightlife | WOMBAT, LEOPARD, COYOTE, SKUNK, AARDVARK, OPOSSUM | NOCTURNAL |
| June 21, 2024 | We do | BOUQUET, CAKE, DANCE, VOWS, FAMILY, FRIENDS, RING, KISS | WEDDING |
| June 20, 2024 | They’re good for a laugh | FRIENDS, SCRUBS, VEEP, BEWITCHED, CHEERS, COMMUNITY | SITCOMS |
| June 19, 2024 | Home work helpers | MOUSE, MONITOR, KEYBOARD, SPEAKERS, WEBCAM, PRINTER | DESKTOP |
| June 18, 2024 | It’s right under your nose! | PENCIL, WALRUS, HANDLEBAR, HORSESHOE, TOOTHBRUSH | MUSTACHE |
| June 17, 2024 | Picking up the pieces | SORRY, CLUE, BATTLESHIP, MONOPOLY, RISK, TROUBLE | BOARDGAMES |
| June 16, 2024 | It’s in the bag | CHAMOMILE, MATCHA, CHAI, GUNPOWDER, OOLONG, JASMINE | TEATIME |
| June 15, 2024 | Deep dive | OCTOPUS, SQUID, SHARK, WHALE, CORAL, CLAM, LOBSTER | MARINELIFE |
| June 14, 2024 | Take a load off! | RECLINER, COUCH, CHAISE, ARMCHAIR, DIVAN, STOOL, SOFA | SEATING |
| June 13, 2024 | Good times ahead | CRASHER, BOAT, FOUL, HEARTY, ANIMAL, FAVOR, POOPER | AFTERPARTY |
| June 12, 2024 | By the dozen | GLAZED, FROSTED, CIDER, CAKE, POWDERED, JELLY, HOLE | DOUGHNUTS |
| June 11, 2024 | Hold up… | ELEVATE, BOOST, HOIST, LEVITATE, LIFT, SUPPORT, EXALT | ALLRISE |
| June 10, 2024 | Print edition | COLUMN, CAPTION, PAGE, FOLD, ARTICLE, BYLINE, FOLIO | NEWSPAPER |
| June 9, 2024 | Way to grow! | SEEDS, WATER, SUNLIGHT, EARTH, SPACE, PROTECTION, LOVE | GARDEN |
| June 8, 2024 | Beat the heat | POPSICLE, CARNIVAL, BEACH, CAMP, LEMONADE, HOPSCOTCH | SUMMER |
| June 7, 2024 | Sorority signs | ALPHA, BETA, GAMMA, DELTA, EPSILON, KAPPA, SIGMA | GREEKLETTERS |
| June 6, 2024 | Tidal treasures | SHELL, GLASS, DRIFTWOOD, FOSSIL, STONE, BOTTLE | BEACHCOMBING |
| June 5, 2024 | They’re good people | JUSTICE, FAITH, FELICITY, HOPE, PRUDENCE, GRACE | VIRTUENAMES |
| June 4, 2024 | Purposeful pairs | DIVIDE, CONQUER, WATCH, LEARN, FORGIVE, FORGET | USEFULADVICE |
| June 3, 2024 | Better with age | KOMBUCHA, KIMCHI, MISO, KEFIR, YOGURT, SAUERKRAUT | FERMENTED |
| June 2, 2024 | Nailed it! | CLEANSE, FILE, BUFF, MOISTURIZE, BASE, COLOR, TOPPER | MANICURE |
| June 1, 2024 | Start the day right | EGGS, BACON, SAUSAGE, WAFFLE, OATMEAL, QUICHE, HASH | BREAKFAST |
🎯Strands Answers – May 2024
| Date | Theme | Theme Words | Spangram |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2024 | On the yellow brick road | TWISTER, SCARECROW, POPPIES, RAINBOW, WIZARD | RUBYSLIPPERS |
| May 30, 2024 | Pump it up! | KITTEN, CONE, CUBAN, CHUNKY, WEDGE, STILETTO, BLOCK | HIGHHEELS |
| May 29, 2024 | A good workout | TREADMILL, ELLIPTICAL, ROWER, WEIGHTS, BIKE, CABLES | FITNESS |
| May 28, 2024 | All atwitter | WARBLE, CLUCK, CHIRP, TWEET, WHISTLE, TRILL, SCREECH | BIRDSONG |
| May 27, 2024 | Noodle on this one | TUBE, RIBBON, ELBOW, SPIRAL, SHELL, WHEEL, BOWTIE | PASTASHAPES |
| May 26, 2024 | Beyond Nashville | SWIFT, CASH, TWAIN, URBAN, BROOKS, PAISLEY, HILL | COUNTRYSTARS |
| May 25, 2024 | Sounds delicious! | SERIAL, CHILLY, MEET, STAKE, PAIR, TIME, MOOSE, LEAK | HOMOPHONES |
| May 24, 2024 | Raise a glass | DAIQUIRI, SOUR, MOJITO, MARGARITA, SPRITZ, GIMLET | COCKTAILS |
| May 23, 2024 | No dice! | CHARADES, CELEBRITY, MAFIA, TELEPHONE, TWISTER | PARTYGAMES |
| May 22, 2024 | Home grown | BASIL, CORIANDER, PARSLEY, SAGE, ROSEMARY, THYME | HERBGARDEN |
| May 21, 2024 | At the bar | FILE, EDIT, HISTORY, FAVORITES, WINDOW, HELP, TOOLS | MENUITEMS |
| May 20, 2024 | Fowl fairy tale | MISFIT, JOURNEY, REFLECTION, SWAN, BEAUTIFUL | UGLYDUCKLING |
| May 19, 2024 | ✨🔥🌹💀🤩👀💐 | SPARKLES, FIRE, ROSE, SKULL, STARSTRUCK, EYES, BOUQUET | EMOJIS |
| May 18, 2024 | Part of the equation | MULTIPLY, DIVIDE, SUBTRACT, CALCULATE, DERIVE | MATHEMATICS |
| May 17, 2024 | Looking for a mate | BOOKEND, WING, EARPLUG, TONG, MITTEN, CHOPSTICK, PLIER | PAIRED |
| May 16, 2024 | Tasty! | SWEET, SOUR, UMAMI, BITTER, TART, SALTY, SPICY, PIQUANT | FLAVORS |
| May 15, 2024 | American pastime | PLATE, BULLPEN, DUGOUT, INFIELD, MOUND, BASE, STANDS | BALLPARK |
| May 14, 2024 | On board | CRACKER, FRUIT, OLIVE, SALAMI, BRIE, SPREAD, NUTS | CHARCUTERIE |
| May 13, 2024 | Best in show | POODLE, BOXER, SHEPHERD, HUSKY, HOUND, BEAGLE, COLLIE | DOGPILE |
| May 12, 2024 | Picture perfect | PARASITE, SPOTLIGHT, CRASH, GLADIATOR, ROCKY | OSCARWINNERS |
| May 11, 2024 | It’s a date! | DRESS, TUXEDO, DANCE, CORSAGE, BOUTONNIERE, COURT | PROMNIGHT |
| May 10, 2024 | Like a rocket | LAUNCH, ORBIT, ENCOUNTER, REENTRY, SPLASHDOWN | SPACEFLIGHT |
| May 9, 2024 | Tap to play | WINDMILL, WATERFALL, CASTLE, RAMP, TUNNEL, BOULDER | MINIGOLF |
| May 8, 2024 | Can you digit? | DANCE, BINARY, TELEPHONE, SERIAL, LUCKY, WHOLE, BACON | NUMBERS |
| May 7, 2024 | Can you dig it? | COPPER, ARSENIC, GOLD, BISMUTH, ANTIMONY, SILVER | HEAVYMETAL |
| May 6, 2024 | Signed, Sealed, Delivered | PACKAGE, MAGAZINE, POSTCARD, LETTER, BILL, INVITE | SNAILMAIL |
| May 5, 2024 | Tools for the job | RAKE, SHEARS, GLOVES, SHOVEL, TROWEL, TRIMMER, EDGER | YARDWORK |
| May 4, 2024 | The horror | PSYCHO, SCREAM, HALLOWEEN, HOSTEL, POLTERGEIST | SCARYMOVIE |
| May 3, 2024 | A shade envious? | FOREST, ARTICHOKE, JUNGLE, OLIVE, PISTACHIO, EMERALD | GREENS |
| May 2, 2024 | What’s my line? | ZEBRA, TIGER, CLOWNFISH, BUMBLEBEE, CHIPMUNK, SKUNK | STRIPED |
| May 1, 2024 | A token of our appreciation | THIMBLE, WHEELBARROW, IRON, PENGUIN, SHIP, RACECAR | MONOPOLY |
🎯Strands Answers – April 2024
| Date | Theme | Theme Words | Spangram |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 30 | Pour it on | SRIRACHA, TZATZIKI, KETCHUP, AIOLI, MUSTARD, MAYO | CONDIMENT |
| April 29 | Name dropping | MEATLOAF, BRANDY, JEWEL, COMMON, PINK, PRINCE, SEAL | MUSICIANS |
| April 28 | Coming clean | RAZOR, SHAMPOO, SPONGE, SOAP, CONDITIONER, WASHCLOTH | SHOWER |
| April 27 | Call me? | PROFESSOR, DOCTOR, QUEEN, REVEREND, SENATOR, ADMIRAL | TITLES |
| April 26 | Staff members | SHARP, FLAT, NATURAL, CLEF, SIGNATURE, REST, MEASURE | NOTATION |
| April 25 | That’s cap! | HELMET, BERET, BEANIE, BONNET, FEDORA, CROWN, TURBAN | HEADWEAR |
| April 24 | This is a puzzle | RIDDLE, ENIGMA, MYSTERY, QUANDARY, CONUNDRUM | BRAINTEASERS |
| April 23 | As easy as pie | BUTTER, SALT, SYRUP, PECAN, FLOUR, VANILLA, SUGAR | INGREDIENTS |
| April 22 | Character class | HUNTER, MAGE, KNIGHT, ASSASSIN, ROGUE, BARD, SORCERER | FANTASY |
| April 21 | That’s life! | CRAWL, SPEAK, DRIVE, GRADUATE, VOTE, MARRY, RETIRE | MILESTONES |
| April 20 | Walk this way | SAUNTER, TRUDGE, STRUT, AMBLE, MARCH, STROLL, TREK | PEDESTRIAN |
| April 19 | Get to work! | TALK, MUSIC, WEATHER, TRAFFIC, NEWS, SPORTS, COMEDY | DRIVETIME |
| April 18 | Sew what? | STITCH, SEAM, THREAD, NEEDLE, THIMBLE, CLOTH, PATCH | TAILORING |
| April 17 | The long run | NUTRITION, TRACK, COURSE, PACE, TRAINER, GAIT, SPEED | MARATHON |
| April 16 | On the grid | ELECTRIC, WATER, HEAT, INTERNET, CABLE, TELEPHONE | UTILITIES |
| April 15 | This and that | TRIAL, ERROR, PEACE, QUIET, SMOKE, MIRRORS, GIVE, TAKE | PARTNERS |
| April 14 | Join the club! | TURKEY, LETTUCE, TOMATO, MAYONNAISE, BACON, PICKLE | SANDWICH |
| April 13 | Group think | QUEEN, NIRVANA, JOURNEY, RUSH, HEART, OASIS, POISON | ROCKBANDS |
| April 12 | You can say that again! | MURMUR, COUSCOUS, TUTU, CANCAN, POMPOM, MAMA, GOGO | REPETITION |
| April 11 | It’s all in your head | FANTASY, ILLUSION, DAYDREAM, REVERIE, FIGMENT | MAKEBELIEVE |
| April 10 | In closing | ALWAYS, SINCERELY, THANKS, CHEERS, BEST, REGARDS | SIGNINGOFF |
| April 9 | Can I have my quarter back? | COWBOY, PATRIOT, RAVEN, TITAN, PANTHER, DOLPHIN | TEAMPLAYERS |
| April 8 | It goes by fast | HOUR, MINUTE, SECOND, MONTH, WEEK, DECADE, CENTURY | TIMEPIECES |
| April 7 | This’ll all blow over | FEATHER, BUBBLE, BALLOON, EYELASH, STRAW, PAPER | LIGHTWEIGHT |
| April 6 | Picture this | FILTER, LENS, CAMERA, FLASH, TRIPOD, TIMER, LIGHT | PHOTOGRAPHY |
| April 5 | Am I blushing? | CARDINAL, TOMATO, CINNAMON, STRAWBERRY, BURGUNDY | REDALERT |
| April 4 | Consumerism | BREAD, DOUGH, CABBAGE, CLAM, LETTUCE, BACON, CHIPS | LUNCHMONEY |
| April 3 | Play time! | WICKED, HAIRSPRAY, CAROUSEL, CABARET, GREASE, CATS | BROADWAY |
| April 2 | Rolling in the aisles | MEATS, FROZEN, BAKERY, PRODUCE, DAIRY, SEAFOOD | GROCERYSTORE |
| April 1 | What’s so funny? | LAUGH, CHORTLE, GUFFAW, ROAR, TITTER, CHUCKLE, HOOT | HILARIOUS |
🎯Strands Answers – March 2024
| Date | Theme | Theme Words | Spangram |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31 | It’s lit! | STAR, BULB, NEON, LANTERN, FIREFLY, ANGLERFISH | ILLUMINATION |
| March 30 | Camouflage | CHEETAH, LADYBUG, LEOPARD, DALMATIAN, GIRAFFE, HYENA | SPOTTY |
| March 29 | Pardon my French! | BERET, CHAUFFEUR, BUREAU, APERITIF, CHIC, LIAISON | LOANWORDS |
| March 28 | Off the shelf | MYSTERY, ROMANCE, FANTASY, HUMOR, FICTION, BIOGRAPHY | GENRES |
| March 27 | This is where I draw the line | SKETCH, COMIC, DOODLE, CARTOON, PORTRAIT, DESIGN | GRAPHICART |
| March 26 | That’s fantastic! | DRAGON, FAIRY, OGRE, CYCLOPS, MERMAID, CENTAUR | MYTHOLOGICAL |
| March 25 | Sign language | SCORPION, VIRGIN, SCALES, BULL, ARCHER, GOAT, TWINS | ASTROLOGY |
| March 24 | Lock steps | APPLY, LATHER, RINSE, CONDITION, TOWEL, MOISTURIZE | HAIRCARE |
| March 23 | Romeo and Juliet | TRAGEDY, LOVE, BALCONY, POISON, TRYST, FEUD, KISS | STARCROSSED |
| March 22 | Animal sounds | HOARSE, WAIL, MOUSSE, GRISLY, MUSCLE, DEAR, CHORAL | HOMOPHONES |
| March 21 | What’s the issue? | WIRED, TIME, PEOPLE, HIGHLIGHTS, VOGUE, SEVENTEEN | MAGAZINES |
| March 20 | Back and forth | RACECAR, CIVIC, MADAM, KAYAK, LEVEL, NOON, ROTATOR | PALINDROME |
| March 19 | That’s fortunate | SHAMROCK, HORSESHOE, PENNY, WISHBONE, LADYBUG | LUCKYCHARMS |
| March 18 | World piece | FOREST, TUNDRA, DESERT, PLAIN, MOUNTAIN, MARSH, SWAMP | TERRAIN |
| March 17 | Outside interests | HAIL, RAIN, STORM, SUNSHINE, SNOW, BLIZZARD, TORNADO | FORECAST |
| March 16 | Grow up! | BABY, ADULT, TADPOLE, FROG, FOAL, HORSE, LAMB, SHEEP | PARENTHOOD |
| March 15 | Old haunts | PHANTOM, GHOST, SPIRIT, WRAITH, SPECTER, SHADE | SUPERNATURAL |
| March 14 | Get animated | BUGS, FOGHORN, DAFFY, COYOTE, PORKY, ROADRUNNER | LOONEYTUNES |
| March 13 | One thousand followers | CENTRAL, CANYON, JURY, SLAM, RAPIDS, PIANO, PRIZE | GRANDFINALE |
| March 12 | Ruler’s decree | YARD, INCH, FOOT, LEAGUE, FATHOM, FURLONG, METER | MEASUREMENTS |
| March 11 | To put it mildly | SHOOT, FUDGE, DARN, GADZOOKS, GOLLY, HECK, JEEPERS | EUPHEMISMS |
| March 10 | Sounds good to me | VIOLIN, SAXOPHONE, GUITAR, PIANO, TRUMPET, HARP | INSTRUMENTS |
| March 9 | FRAGILE: handle with care | HEART, SWEAT, PROMISE, RECORD, SILENCE, BREAD, MOLD | BREAKABLE |
| March 8 | Do the do | BRAID, PONYTAIL, BEEHIVE, DREADS, MOHAWK, TOPKNOT | HAIRSTYLE |
| March 7 | Don’t do it! | ENVY, SLOTH, PRIDE, WRATH, GLUTTONY, LUST, GREED | CARDINALSINS |
| March 6 | I gotta dip! | LIME, TOMATO, AVOCADO, GARLIC, CILANTRO, JALAPENO | GUACAMOLE |
| March 5 | She’ll have a ball | SLIPPER, SPELL, PRINCE, DANCE, MIDNIGHT, PUMPKIN | CINDERELLA |
| March 4 | Mark my words | PERIOD, COMMA, COLON, APOSTROPHE, HYPHEN, SLASH | PUNCTUATION |