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Jan
Strands April 15, 2026 - Gift of the month
Theme words: DIAMOND, GARNET, OPAL, PERIDOT, TOPAZ, TURQUOISE
Spangram: BIRTHSTONE
Strands April 14, 2026 - It's a little unclear
Theme words: BEDIMMED, BLURRY, CLOUDY, FADED, HAZY, MUTED, SOFT
Spangram: OUTOFFOCUS
Strands April 13, 2026 - While not in use
Theme words: BICYCLE, GRILL, HOSE, MOWER, TOOLS, WHEELBARROW
Spangram: STORAGESHED
Strands April 12, 2026 - Get ready!
Theme words: BEAUTIFY, BRUSH, COMB, GROOM, PREEN, PRIMP, STYLE
Spangram: INTHEMIRROR
Strands April 11, 2026 - You're putting me on
Theme words: BEANIE, BERET, BOWLER, DERBY, FEDORA, SOMBRERO, TOQUE
Spangram: TOPGEAR
Strands April 10, 2026 - On the sly
Theme words: CANNY, CRAFTY, CUNNING, DEVIOUS, SHREWD, SLICK, WILY
Spangram: LIKEAFOX
Strands April 9, 2026 - In the paint
Theme words: ACRYLIC, ENAMEL, FRESCO, PASTEL, TEMPERA, WATERCOLOR
Spangram: MEDIUM
Strands April 8, 2026 - We're going under cover
Theme words: AFGHAN, BLANKET, COMFORTER, QUILT, SPREAD, THROW
Spangram: BEDCLOTHES
Strands April 7, 2026 - Taking the helm
Theme words: BEARING, COURSE, FATHOM, KNOT, MARK, WAYPOINT
Spangram: SMOOTHSAILING
Strands April 6, 2026 - Fringe group
Theme words: BOUNDARY, BRINK, EDGE, EXTREMITY, MARGIN, VERGE
Spangram: OUTERLIMITS
Strands April 5, 2026 - Pouch perfect
Theme words: BILBY, KANGAROO, KOALA, OPOSSUM, WALLABY, WOMBAT
Spangram: MARSUPIALS
Strands April 4, 2026 - Early risers
Theme words: CROCUS, DAFFODIL, HYACINTH, SNOWDROP, TULIP
Spangram: SPRINGBLOSSOM
Strands April 3, 2026 - Smooth(ie) operator
Theme words: ACAI, GUAVA, LYCHEE, MANGO, PAPAYA, PINEAPPLE
Spangram: TROPICALFRUIT
Strands April 2, 2026 - On track
Theme words: AGENT, BETTOR, BOOKIE, JOCKEY, TIPSTER, TRAINER
Spangram: HORSERACING
Strands April 1, 2026 - Don't make a peep
Theme words: HUSHED, INAUDIBLE, NOISELESS, QUIET, SILENT
Spangram: SHHHHHHHHHHHH
Strands March 31, 2026 - While you were sleeping ...
Theme words: COIN, EXCHANGE, NOTE, PILLOW, TUTU, WAND, WINGS
Spangram: THETOOTHFAIRY
Strands March 30, 2026 - For a rainy day
Theme words: BUTTON, CANOPY, HANDLE, PANEL, RIBS, SHAFT, VENT
Spangram: UMBRELLATERM
Strands March 29, 2026 - A bit peckish?
Theme words: BERRIES, BUGS, FRUIT, MILLET, NECTAR, SEEDS, SUET
Spangram: FORTHEBIRDS
Strands March 28, 2026 - Just write
Theme words: EMAIL, LETTER, MEMO, MISSIVE, POSTCARD, TEXT
Spangram: CORRESPONDENCE
Strands March 27, 2026 - Just right
Theme words: EXACT, FITTING, IDEAL, PERFECT, SEEMLY, SUITABLE
Spangram: TAILORMADE
Strands March 26, 2026 - I blew it!
Theme words: CLARINET, FLUTE, HARMONICA, OBOE, RECORDER
Spangram: WINDINSTRUMENT
Strands March 25, 2026 - Intermission mission
Theme words: BEER, CANDY, FRIES, POPCORN, PRETZEL, SODA, WATER
Spangram: CONCESSIONS
Strands March 24, 2026 - Get over it ... or get through it
Theme words: BARRICADE, FENCE, HOOP, HURDLE, TUNNEL, WALL
Spangram: OBSTACLECOURSE
Strands March 23, 2026 - In pieces
Theme words: CRACK, FRACTURE, RUPTURE, SHATTER, SNAP, SPLINTER
Spangram: BREAKDOWN
Strands March 22, 2026 - Trademarked no more
Theme words: ASPIRIN, DUMPSTER, ESCALATOR, THERMOS, ZIPPER
Spangram: GENERICTERM
Strands March 21, 2026 - Sniff sniff
Theme words: BEAK, HONKER, MUZZLE, PROBOSCIS, SCHNOZZLE, SNOUT
Spangram: ONTHENOSE
Strands March 20, 2026 - Spring fever
Theme words: COIL, CORKSCREW, CURLICUE, GYRE, HELIX, SPIRAL
Spangram: TWISTANDTURN
Strands March 19, 2026 - Bring a plate
Theme words: APPETIZERS, BEVERAGE, CASSEROLE, DESSERT, VEGGIES
Spangram: POTLUCK
Strands March 18, 2026 - It follows
Theme words: BLOOD, COACH, CYCLE, HACK, LESSON, PRESERVER, STYLE
Spangram: AFTERLIFE
Strands March 17, 2026 - Happy Saint Patrick's Day!
Theme words: BERET, FLAG, GODDESS, LIGHT, PARTY, PEPPER, ROOM, THUMB
Spangram: GOGREEN
Strands March 16, 2026 - The Big Dance
Theme words: BRACKET, BUBBLE, CHALK, CINDERELLA, OVERTIME
Spangram: MARCHMADNESS
Strands March 15, 2026 - Best of all
Theme words: ACTOR, ACTRESS, DIRECTOR, PICTURE, SONG, SOUND
Spangram: ACADEMYAWARD
Strands March 14, 2026 - A math teacher's favorite dessert
Theme words: CRUST, EDGES, FILLING, FRUIT, GLAZE, LATTICE, VENT
Spangram: HAPPYPIDAY
Strands March 13, 2026 - Mountain band
Theme words: BANJO, FIDDLE, GUITAR, HARMONICA, MANDOLIN
Spangram: BLUEGRASSMUSIC
Strands March 12, 2026 - Out-and-out
Theme words: COMPLETE, THOROUGH, TOTAL, UTTER, VERITABLE
Spangram: DYEDINTHEWOOL
Strands March 11, 2026 - Survival mode
Theme words: AGILITY, ARMOR, CAMOUFLAGE, DISTRACTION, MIMICRY
Spangram: DEFENSES
Strands March 10, 2026 - "Hey"
Theme words: AHOY, GREETINGS, HELLO, HOWDY, SALUTATIONS, WELCOME
Spangram: GOODDAY
Strands March 9, 2026 - Cute enough to eat
Theme words: BEAN, DUMPLING, MUFFIN, NUGGET, PEANUT, PUMPKIN
Spangram: ENDEARMENTS
Strands March 8, 2026 - That time of year again
Theme words: CLOCK, FORWARD, HOUR, LOSING, SLEEP, SPRING
Spangram: DAYLIGHTSAVINGS
Strands March 7, 2026 - Nice glasses!
Theme words: CHALICE, GOBLET, SNIFTER, STEIN, TANKARD, TUMBLER
Spangram: DRINKWARE
Strands March 6, 2026 - That's dedication
Theme words: DEVOTEE, ENTHUSIAST, FOLLOWER, LOVER, STAN
Spangram: YOURBIGGESTFAN
Strands March 5, 2026 - That's it?
Theme words: MEAGER, NEGLIGIBLE, PALTRY, PIDDLING, PUNY, SCANT
Spangram: GEETHANKS
Strands March 4, 2026 - Piece of cake
Theme words: CANDLES, COCOA, FLOUR, FROSTING, SUGAR, VANILLA
Spangram: BAKINGAISLE
Strands March 3, 2026 - Everything's in place
Theme words: CLEAN, IMMACULATE, NEAT, ORDERLY, SHIPSHAPE, TIDY
Spangram: SPRUCEDUP
Strands March 2, 2026 - Home office alternative
Theme words: BOOTHS, DESKS, LOUNGE, PANTRY, PRINTER, WIFI
Spangram: COWORKINGSPACE
Strands March 1, 2026 - Dressing down
Theme words: ADMONISH, CASTIGATE, REPRIMAND, SCOLD, UPBRAID
Spangram: THERIOTACT
Strands February 28, 2026 - Dressing up
Theme words: CUFFLINKS, DIAMONDS, GOWN, HEELS, NECKTIE, TUXEDO
Spangram: GLAMOROUS
Strands February 27, 2026 - It's a little much
Theme words: EXCESS, GLUT, OVERKILL, REDUNDANCY, SURPLUS
Spangram: ENOUGHALREADY
Strands February 26, 2026 - Watch the attitude!
Theme words: CHEEKY, CUTE, FRESH, IMPUDENT, PERT, SASSY, SAUCY
Spangram: TALKINGBACK
Strands February 25, 2026 - That's really out there!
Theme words: LANDER, MODULE, ORBITER, PROBE, ROVER, SATELLITE
Spangram: SPACECRAFT
Strands February 24, 2026 - Just for reference
Theme words: DICTIONARY, DIRECTORY, ENCYCLOPEDIA, THESAURUS
Spangram: LOOKITUP
Strands February 23, 2026 - Strike a chord
Theme words: BODY, BRIDGE, FRETBOARD, HEADSTOCK, NECK, PEGS, STRING
Spangram: GUITAR
Strands February 22, 2026 - Olympics wrap-up
Theme words: ANTHEM, ATHLETE, FLAG, FLAME, MEDAL, PARADE
Spangram: CLOSINGCEREMONY
Strands February 21, 2026 - The beer necessities
Theme words: BARLEY, FLAVOR, HOPS, MALT, SUGAR, WATER, WHEAT, YEAST
Spangram: HOMEBREW
Strands February 20, 2026 - True grit
Theme words: ABRASIVE, COARSE, HARSH, PRICKLY, ROUGH, SCRATCHY
Spangram: SANDPAPER
Strands February 19, 2026 - Here's a thought
Theme words: CONCEPT, HYPOTHESIS, IDEA, NOTION, POSTULATE, THEORY
Spangram: EUREKA
Strands February 18, 2026 - Cold competition
Theme words: BOBSLED, CURLING, HOCKEY, LUGE, SNOWBOARDING
Spangram: WINTERSPORTS
Strands February 17, 2026 - The year of the ...
Theme words: DRAGON, GOAT, HORSE, MONKEY, RABBIT, SNAKE, TIGER
Spangram: ZODIACSIGNS
Strands February 16, 2026 - The cutting edge
Theme words: COMBO, CROSSOVER, JUMP, LIFT, LOOP, SPIN, THROW
Spangram: FIGURESKATING
Strands February 15, 2026 - "Now I get it!"
Theme words: APPREHEND, FATHOM, GRASP, REALIZE, UNDERSTAND
Spangram: SEETHELIGHT
Strands February 14, 2026 - XOXOXO
Theme words: CUDDLE, EMBRACE, PECK, SMACK, SMOOCH, SNUGGLE
Spangram: HUGSANDKISSES
Strands February 13, 2026 - See what I mean?
Theme words: CHART, DIAGRAM, INFOGRAPHIC, MODEL, PHOTO, VIDEO
Spangram: VISUALAIDS
Strands February 12, 2026 - Sink or swim
Theme words: CRITICAL, DECISIVE, IMPERATIVE, PIVOTAL, RISKY
Spangram: HIGHSTAKES
Strands February 11, 2026 - Crack and snack
Theme words: ALMOND, CASHEW, FILBERT, MACADAMIA, PECAN, PISTACHIO
Spangram: GONUTS
Strands February 10, 2026 - It's on the house
Theme words: BRICK, COMPOSITE, STONE, STUCCO, VINYL, WOOD
Spangram: SIDINGMATERIAL
Strands February 9, 2026 - Frequent flyer
Theme words: LUGGAGE, PASSPORT, PILOT, RUNWAY, SECURITY, TARMAC
Spangram: AIRPORTS
Strands February 8, 2026 - Make it fancy
Theme words: CELERY, CHERRY, OLIVE, SHRIMP, SPRIG, TWIST
Spangram: COCKTAILGARNISH
Strands February 7, 2026 - Boo-o-o-o-ring
Theme words: DREARY, DULL, HUMDRUM, MUNDANE, TIRESOME
Spangram: WATCHINGPAINTDRY
Strands February 6, 2026 - Let's face it
Theme words: BROWS, CHEEKS, EYES, FOREHEAD, HAIRLINE, MOUTH, NOSE
Spangram: FEATURES
Strands February 5, 2026 - Quint-essential
Theme words: BOROUGHS, OCEANS, SENSES, TOES, VOWELS, WEEKDAYS
Spangram: GIVEMEFIVE
Strands February 4, 2026 - For the enthusiast
Theme words: COLLECTIBLE, DICE, GAME, MINIATURE, MODEL, PUZZLE
Spangram: HOBBYSHOP
Strands February 3, 2026 - On key
Theme words: ASTERISK, BRACKET, CARET, HASHTAG, TILDE, UNDERSCORE
Spangram: SYMBOL
Strands February 2, 2026 - Formidable flock
Theme words: CASSOWARY, CONDOR, OSTRICH, PELICAN, PENGUIN, RHEA
Spangram: BIGBIRDS
Strands February 1, 2026 - It's a gift
Theme words: AWARD, BONUS, DONATION, GRANT, OFFERING, PRESENT
Spangram: GENEROSITY
Strands January 31, 2026 - It's part of the game
Theme words: BASE, BASKET, FOOT, PADDLE, PICKLE, RACQUET, VOLLEY
Spangram: HAVEABALL
Strands January 30, 2026 - We're not lost ...
Theme words: ATLAS, BEACON, COMPASS, LANDMARK, SEXTANT, STAR
Spangram: FINDYOURWAY
Strands January 29, 2026 - Talk of the town
Theme words: CELEBRITY, HERO, ICON, PERSONALITY, SUPERSTAR
Spangram: CLAIMTOFAME
Strands January 28, 2026 - Zen state
Theme words: BREATHE, FOCUS, LISTEN, MEDITATE, NOTICE, RELAX
Spangram: MINDFULNESS
Strands January 27, 2026 - Canine classics
Theme words: BANDIT, BLUE, BUDDY, CHAMP, ROVER, SCOUT, SCRUFFY, SPOT
Spangram: HEREBOY
Strands January 26, 2026 - Grape expectations
Theme words: CHARDONNAY, MALBEC, MERLOT, SHIRAZ, ZINFANDEL
Spangram: BYTHEBOTTLE
Strands January 25, 2026 - The straight and narrow
Theme words: BATON, CANE, DOWEL, PICKET, POLE, POST, STAKE
Spangram: STICKYSITUATION
Strands January 24, 2026 - A work of art
Theme words: BOATING, LILIES, NIGHT, PARTY, STARRY, WATER
Spangram: FAMOUSPAINTING
Strands January 23, 2026 - None the wiser
Theme words: ARTLESS, CALLOW, CREDULOUS, GULLIBLE, NAIVE
Spangram: BORNYESTERDAY
Strands January 22, 2026 - Ode to joy
Theme words: BLISS, ECSTASY, ELATION, EUPHORIA, RHAPSODY
Spangram: SEVENTHHEAVEN
Strands January 21, 2026 - That's not very polite
Theme words: BURP, GLOAT, INTERRUPT, POINT, SHOUT, STARE, TEASE
Spangram: DONTBERUDE
Strands January 20, 2026 - Sneak-ing around
Theme words: EYELET, HEEL, LOGO, SHOELACE, SOLE, TONGUE, VAMP
Spangram: JUSTFORKICKS
Strands January 19, 2026 - Shaking things up
Theme words: QUAKE, SWAY, TEETER, TREMBLE, VIBRATE, WAVER, WOBBLE
Spangram: LETSROCK
Strands January 18, 2026 - Soft skills
Theme words: APPLIQUE, CROCHET, EMBROIDER, KNIT, QUILT, WEAVE
Spangram: TEXTILEART
Strands January 17, 2026 - That's putting it mildly!
Theme words: CURSES, DRAT, FIDDLESTICKS, PHOOEY, TARNATION
Spangram: FOILEDAGAIN
Strands January 16, 2026 - DC crusader
Theme words: CAPE, JOKER, JUSTICE, MANOR, PENGUIN, ROBIN, VENGEANCE
Spangram: BATMAN
Strands January 15, 2026 - The ears have it!
Theme words: ANVIL, CANAL, CARTILAGE, DRUM, HAMMER, LOBE, STIRRUP
Spangram: HEARHEAR
Strands January 14, 2026 - "Oh boy!"
Theme words: EAGER, ENTHUSIASTIC, EXCITED, FERVENT, ZEALOUS
Spangram: LETSDOTHIS
Strands January 13, 2026 - You need to chill
Theme words: PIZZA, POPSICLES, SHERBET, VEGETABLES, WAFFLES
Spangram: FROZENFOOD
Strands January 12, 2026 - Appeal to a hire power
Theme words: AWARDS, CONTACT, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, NAME, SKILLS
Spangram: RESUME
Strands January 11, 2026 - Yay!!!
Theme words: AWESOME, BOOYAH, HOORAY, HUZZAH, WHOOPEE, YIPPEE
Spangram: THATSGREAT
Strands January 10, 2026 - If not now, when?
Theme words: EVENTUALLY, LATER, SHORTLY, SOON, TOMORROW
Spangram: PROCRASTINATOR
Strands January 9, 2026 - For cubs fans
Theme words: BLACK, BROWN, GRIZZLY, PANDA, POLAR, SPECTACLED
Spangram: BEARSINMIND
Strands January 8, 2026 - That's just reality (TV)
Theme words: BANISHMENT, CASTLE, FAITHFUL, MISSION, SHIELD
Spangram: THETRAITORS
Strands January 7, 2026 - Open wide
Theme words: DRILL, FLOSS, FLUORIDE, MIRROR, TOOTHBRUSH
Spangram: DENTISTSOFFICE
Strands January 6, 2026 - Look up!
Theme words: AIRPLANE, BALLOON, BIRD, DRONE, KITE, ROCKET
Spangram: DEFYINGGRAVITY
Strands January 5, 2026 - Slapped together
Theme words: BRISK, FILTHY, GRUBBY, SPEEDY, STAINED, SWIFT
Spangram: QUICKANDDIRTY
Strands January 4, 2026 - I just know ...
Theme words: CLAIRVOYANT, MEDIUM, ORACLE, PSYCHIC, TELEPATH
Spangram: SIXTHSENSE
Strands January 3, 2026 - I've never seen that before!
Theme words: FRESH, INVENTIVE, NOVEL, ORIGINAL, SEMINAL
Spangram: BREAKNEWGROUND
Strands January 2, 2026 - Home is where the hearth is
Theme words: BLANKET, COCOA, CUDDLES, FIREPLACE, ROBE, SLIPPERS
Spangram: STAYWARM
Strands January 1, 2026 - Not your average joe
Theme words: AROMATIC, BITTER, BOLD, NUTTY, SMOOTH, STRONG, VELVETY
Spangram: COFFEE
Strands December 31, 2025 - One good turn deserves another
Theme words: CIRCLE, ORBIT, PIROUETTE, ROTATE, SPIN, WHIRL
Spangram: ROUNDANDROUND
Strands December 30, 2025 - 2025 Top Twenty
Theme words: ABRACADABRA, DAISIES, GOLDEN, MANCHILD, ORDINARY
Spangram: HITSONGS
Strands December 29, 2025 - Are you putting me on?
Theme words: BELT, CUFFLINKS, JACKET, SHIRT, TROUSERS, VEST
Spangram: SUITYOURSELF
Strands December 28, 2025 - Load up on tissues
Theme words: COUGH, DRIP, HACK, SNEEZE, SNIFFLE, SNORT, WHEEZE
Spangram: COLDSYMPTOM
Strands December 27, 2025 - If you ask me ...
Theme words: OPINION, OUTLOOK, PERSPECTIVE, TAKE, VIEWPOINT
Spangram: MYTWOCENTS
Strands December 26, 2025 - Please hold
Theme words: BALLOT, GIFT, LUNCH, MATCH, PIZZA, SHOE, TACKLE, TOOL
Spangram: BOXINGDAY
Strands December 25, 2025 - Caroler's count
Theme words: DRUMMERS, LADIES, LORDS, MAIDS, PIPERS, SWANS
Spangram: CHRISTMASDAYS
Strands December 24, 2025 - Gather around
Theme words: COMFY, COZY, HOMEY, PLEASANT, RELAXING, SOFT, WARM
Spangram: SNUGASABUG
Strands December 23, 2025 - Br-r-r-r-r!
Theme words: CHILLY, COLD, COOL, FREEZING, FRIGID, GLACIAL, POLAR
Spangram: NOTSOHOT
Strands December 22, 2025 - Pass it along
Theme words: BOOK, CANDLE, EARRINGS, GADGET, LOTION, SCARF, WINE
Spangram: REGIFTING
Strands December 21, 2025 - Big bad wolf
Theme words: BLOW, BRICKS, DOWN, HUFF, PUFF, STICKS, STRAW
Spangram: THREELITTLEPIGS
Strands December 20, 2025 - All the trimmings
Theme words: ANGEL, LIGHTS, ORNAMENT, RIBBON, STAR, TINSEL
Spangram: CHRISTMASTREE
Strands December 19, 2025 - On the chopping block
Theme words: CHIFFONADE, CUBE, DICE, JULIENNE, MINCE, SLICE
Spangram: MAKINGTHECUT
Strands December 18, 2025 - Natural remedies
Theme words: ELDERBERRY, GARLIC, HONEY, LEMON, TURMERIC
Spangram: IMMUNEBOOSTERS
Strands December 17, 2025 - Out of line
Theme words: ASKEW, ASLANT, CROOKED, LOPSIDED, TILTED, UNEVEN
Spangram: ALITTLEOFF
Strands December 16, 2025 - Let me count the ways
Theme words: BEAUTIFUL, CHARMING, FUNNY, KINDHEARTED, SMART
Spangram: HIGHPRAISE
Strands December 15, 2025 - Palette episodes
Theme words: ACRES, BLOODS, BLUE, GIRLS, GOLDEN, GREEN, LOTUS, WHITE
Spangram: COLORTV
Strands December 14, 2025 - Pricy pairing
Theme words: CRAB, LOBSTER, RIBEYE, SCALLOP, SHRIMP, SIRLOIN
Spangram: SURFANDTURF
Strands December 13, 2025 - All over the place
Theme words: CHAOTIC, DISORDERLY, STORMY, TUMULTUOUS, UNRULY
Spangram: THATSWILD
Strands December 12, 2025 - Shakespearean titles
Theme words: MERCHANT, MERRY, MIDSUMMER, SHREW, TEMPEST, TWELFTH
Spangram: THEBARD
Strands December 11, 2025 - Let me elaborate ...
Theme words: ADDENDUM, EPILOGUE, FOOTNOTE, POSTSCRIPT
Spangram: ANDFURTHERMORE
Strands December 10, 2025 - A Nobel effort
Theme words: CHEMISTRY, LITERATURE, MEDICINE, PEACE, PHYSICS
Spangram: LAUREATES
Strands December 9, 2025 - On the court
Theme words: BLOCK, DRIBBLE, DUNK, GUARD, JUMP, REBOUND, SCREEN
Spangram: BASKETBALL
Strands December 8, 2025 - Grammatically speaking
Theme words: ADJECTIVE, ARTICLE, CONJUNCTION, NOUN, VERB
Spangram: PARTSOFSPEECH
Strands December 7, 2025 - You're styling!
Theme words: BRAIDING, EXTENSIONS, FACIAL, HAIRCUT, WAXING
Spangram: BEAUTYSALON
Strands December 6, 2025 - Tolkien's world
Theme words: DWARF, FOREST, HOBBIT, QUEST, RING, SHIRE, WIZARD
Spangram: MIDDLEEARTH
Strands December 5, 2025 - Feeling peckish?
Theme words: BAKERY, BISTRO, BREWERY, BUFFET, CAFE, STEAKHOUSE
Spangram: DININGOUT
Strands December 4, 2025 - In the driver's seat
Theme words: ASSERTIVE, ASSURED, BOLD, CONFIDENT, COOL, SECURE
Spangram: LIKEABOSS
Strands December 3, 2025 - It all adds up
Theme words: CALCULATION, EQUATION, FUNCTION, GRAPH, THEOREM
Spangram: MATHCLASS
Strands December 2, 2025 - On the web
Theme words: HOUSE, HUNTSMAN, JUMPING, RECLUSE, TARANTULA, WIDOW
Spangram: SPIDERS
Strands December 1, 2025 - On the ice
Theme words: GOALS, PUCK, SCOREBOARD, SKATES, STICKS, ZAMBONI
Spangram: HOCKEYRINK
Strands November 30, 2025 - Group membership
Theme words: ANTS, ARMY, COWS, FLOCK, GEESE, HERD, LIONS, PRIDE
Spangram: INITTOGETHER
Strands November 29, 2025 - What a piece of work!
Theme words: AXLE, LEVER, PLANE, PULLEY, SCREW, WEDGE, WHEEL
Spangram: SIMPLEMACHINE
Strands November 28, 2025 - If all else fails ...
Theme words: COIN, DANDELION, EYELASH, FOUNTAIN, LADYBUG, STAR
Spangram: MAKEAWISH
Strands November 27, 2025 - With gratitude
Theme words: COMMUNITY, FAMILY, FOOD, FRIENDS, HEALTH, LIFE, WORK
Spangram: THANKFUL
Strands November 26, 2025 - All aboard!
Theme words: COACH, DINING, OBSERVATION, QUIET, SLEEPER
Spangram: PASSENGERTRAIN
Strands November 25, 2025 - Tip top
Theme words: ACME, APEX, HEIGHT, PEAK, PINNACLE, SUMMIT, ZENITH
Spangram: UPPERLIMIT
Strands November 24, 2025 - Horsing around
Theme words: FARRIER, GROOM, JOCKEY, VETERINARIAN, WRANGLER
Spangram: EQUESTRIAN
Strands November 23, 2025 - Sweet tooth
Theme words: DOTS, NERDS, RUNTS, STARBURST, WHATCHAMACALLIT
Spangram: CANDYAISLE
Strands November 22, 2025 - Ivy League
Theme words: BEARS, BULLDOGS, CRIMSON, LIONS, QUAKERS, TIGERS
Spangram: SPORTSTEAM
Strands November 21, 2025 - Heard at the board meeting
Theme words: ALIGN, DISRUPT, IDEATE, LIAISE, PIVOT, SCALE
Spangram: CORPORATESPEAK
Strands November 20, 2025 - Busybody buzz
Theme words: GOSSIP, HEARSAY, REPORT, RUMOR, SCUTTLEBUTT
Spangram: SPREADTHEWORD
Strands November 19, 2025 - Divinely inspired
Theme words: BUDDHA, IMAM, MONK, PRIEST, PROPHET, RABBI
Spangram: RELIGIOUSFIGURES
Strands November 18, 2025 - All mixed up
Theme words: CHAOTIC, JUMBLED, MUDDLED, SCRAMBLED, SHUFFLED
Spangram: OUTOFORDER
Strands November 17, 2025 - Paw patrol
Theme words: GUARD, GUIDE, HERDING, RESCUE, SERVICE, THERAPY
Spangram: WORKINGDOGS
Strands November 16, 2025 - Around it goes
Theme words: CELLOPHANE, FLATBREAD, FOIL, SCARF, SHAWL, STOLE
Spangram: THATSAWRAP
Strands November 15, 2025 - We can see right through them
Theme words: BINOCULARS, GLASSES, GOGGLES, LENSES, SPECTACLES
Spangram: EYETOEYE
Strands November 14, 2025 - Low-key elusive
Theme words: FAINT, NEBULOUS, SUBTLE, TENUOUS, UNDERSTATED
Spangram: BARELYTHERE
Strands November 13, 2025 - Out, damned spot!
Theme words: BLEACH, BLOT, LAUNDER, SCRUB, SOAK, SPRAY, STEAM
Spangram: STAINREMOVAL
Strands November 12, 2025 - How puzzling
Theme words: ACROSS, ANSWERS, BYLINE, CLUES, DOWN, GRID, NUMBERS
Spangram: CROSSWORD
Strands November 11, 2025 - Aesop's animals
Theme words: BULL, CRANE, GNAT, HARE, LION, MOUSE, TORTOISE, WOLF
Spangram: FABLEDPAIR
Strands November 10, 2025 - A case of the Mondays
Theme words: ACCOUNTANT, AIDE, CLERK, MANAGER, RECEPTIONIST
Spangram: OFFICEJOBS
Strands November 9, 2025 - How enchanting!
Theme words: CAPTIVATE, ENTRANCE, HYPNOTIZE, SPELLBIND
Spangram: CHARMEDIMSURE
Strands November 8, 2025 - Knock, knock!
Theme words: DOORWAY, ENTRANCE, GATE, INGRESS, PORTAL, THRESHOLD
Spangram: LETMEIN
Strands November 7, 2025 - Encuentra el ritmo
Theme words: MARIACHI, REGGAETON, SALSA, SAMBA, TANGO, TEJANO
Spangram: LATINMUSIC
Strands November 6, 2025 - ___ City
Theme words: EMERALD, ETERNAL, GOLDEN, MAGIC, MOTOR, MUSIC, WINDY
Spangram: NICKNAME
Strands November 5, 2025 - The butterfly effect
Theme words: CATERPILLAR, CHRYSALIS, HATCH, MIGRATE, MILKWEED
Spangram: MONARCHS
Strands November 4, 2025 - F-I-L-M
Theme words: BABE, CARS, CLUE, DUNE, HEAT, HULK, JAWS, MILK
Spangram: FOURLETTERMOVIES
Strands November 3, 2025 - Wee wee wee!
Theme words: BEEF, HOME, MARKET, NONE, ROAST, STAYED, WENT
Spangram: THISLITTLEPIGGY
Strands November 2, 2025 - Go the distance
Theme words: FINISH, HYDRATION, PACE, RUNNER, START, TIMEKEEPER
Spangram: MARATHON
Strands November 1, 2025 - It's not polite to lick your plate
Theme words: DELECTABLE, DELICIOUS, FLAVORFUL, SCRUMPTIOUS
Spangram: GOODTASTE
Strands October 31, 2025 - Good bones
Theme words: FEMUR, FIBULA, HUMERUS, RADIUS, SKULL, STERNUM, ULNA
Spangram: SKELETON
Strands October 30, 2025 - "If I'm being picky ..."
Theme words: ALTERNATIVE, CHOICE, DRUTHERS, ELECTIVE, OPTION
Spangram: YOUDECIDE
Strands October 29, 2025 - "Nevermore!"
Theme words: BLACK, CLEVER, FEATHERED, OMNIVOROUS, WINGED
Spangram: THATSSORAVEN
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
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
Strands July 31, 2025 - Half-baked
Theme words: BUNDT, CHEESE, FRUIT, FUNNEL, LAVA, POUND, SPONGE
Spangram: PIECEOFCAKE
Strands July 30, 2025 - You've got that right
Theme words: ASSEMBLY, COUNSEL, LIBERTY, LIFE, SPEECH, VOTE
Spangram: CONSTITUTION
Strands July 29, 2025 - You got that right
Theme words: ACCURATE, EXACT, PERSNICKETY, PRECISE, STRICT
Spangram: TAKINGPAINS
Strands July 28, 2025 - Inch by inch, row by row
Theme words: BLOSSOM, GROW, HARVEST, RIPEN, SEED, SPROUT
Spangram: VEGETABLEGARDEN
Strands July 27, 2025 - That's a good look
Theme words: EXAMINE, INSPECT, SCRUTINIZE, STUDY, SURVEY, WEIGH
Spangram: ANALYSIS
Strands July 26, 2025 - It's been a while
Theme words: ASSEMBLE, CONGREGATE, CONVENE, GATHER, MEET, MUSTER
Spangram: REUNION
Strands July 25, 2025 - Step to it!
Theme words: CHOREOGRAPHY, COSTUME, MUSIC, RECITAL, TEACHER
Spangram: DANCECLASS
Strands July 24, 2025 - Back away slowly
Theme words: GROWL, HISS, HUFF, RATTLE, SCREECH, SNARL, SPRAY, STOMP
Spangram: WARNING
Strands July 23, 2025 - Chips in
Theme words: FONDUE, GUACAMOLE, HUMMUS, QUESO, SALSA, TZATZIKI
Spangram: PARTYDIPS
Strands July 22, 2025 - Pet store purchase
Theme words: FILTER, FISH, PLANTS, PUMP, ROCKS, TANK, THERMOMETER
Spangram: AQUARIUM
Strands July 21, 2025 - I fold!
Theme words: BOAT, BUTTERFLY, CRANE, FISH, FLOWER, FROG, HEART, KITE
Spangram: ORIGAMI
Strands July 20, 2025 - Shore thing!
Theme words: BIKINI, SANDALS, SARONG, SWIMSUIT, TRUNKS, WRAP
Spangram: BEACHATTIRE
Strands July 19, 2025 - Hot enough for ya?
Theme words: BALMY, MUGGY, SCORCHING, STICKY, SWELTERING
Spangram: SUMMERWEATHER
Strands July 18, 2025 - Abracadabra!
Theme words: DISAPPEAR, ESCAPE, LEVITATE, MULTIPLY, TRANSFORM
Spangram: ITSMAGIC
Strands July 17, 2025 - Find your seat
Theme words: BALCONY, BOXES, LOBBY, MEZZANINE, ORCHESTRA, WINGS
Spangram: THEATERS
Strands July 16, 2025 - Tech accessories
Theme words: CASE, CHARGER, FOLIO, KEYBOARD, SPEAKER, STAND, STYLUS
Spangram: TABLET
Strands July 15, 2025 - Come one, come all!
Theme words: GAMES, LIVESTOCK, MUSIC, PRIZES, RIDES, VENDORS
Spangram: COUNTYFAIRS
Strands July 14, 2025 - Won't you be my neighbor?
Theme words: FIREFIGHTER, JANITOR, LIBRARIAN, MAYOR, TEACHER
Spangram: COMMUNITY
Strands July 13, 2025 - Completely fabricated
Theme words: COTTON, LINEN, POLYESTER, RAYON, SILK, SPANDEX, WOOL
Spangram: TEXTILES
Strands July 12, 2025 - In the ballpark
Theme words: BULLPEN, GLOVE, HELMET, JUMBOTRON, PEANUTS, PITCHER
Spangram: STADIUM
Strands July 11, 2025 - It could be verse
Theme words: ACROSTIC, BALLAD, ELEGY, EPIC, HAIKU, LIMERICK, SONNET
Spangram: POETRY
Strands July 10, 2025 - Nap time!
Theme words: DROWSY, FATIGUED, KNACKERED, SPENT, TIRED, WEARY
Spangram: SLEEPYHEAD
Strands July 9, 2025 - Party time!
Theme words: BALLOON, BUNTING, CONFETTI, PENNANT, STREAMER
Spangram: DECORATIONS
Strands July 8, 2025 - So extra
Theme words: BEDROOM, CHANGE, HANDS, KEYS, MOMENT, PARTS, TIME, TIRES
Spangram: SPARES
Strands July 7, 2025 - Prescriptions plus
Theme words: BEAUTY, GROCERY, HEALTH, MEDICINE, VITAMINS
Spangram: PHARMACYAISLE
Strands July 6, 2025 - My hero!
Theme words: FLIGHT, HEALING, INVISIBILITY, SPEED, STRENGTH
Spangram: SUPERPOWER
Strands July 5, 2025 - Every second counts
Theme words: CHRONOMETER, CLOCK, HOURGLASS, SUNDIAL, WATCH
Spangram: TIMEKEEPERS
Strands July 4, 2025 - Let's have a picnic!
Theme words: BEANS, BRATS, BURGERS, COLESLAW, SALAD, WATERMELON
Spangram: BARBECUE
Strands July 3, 2025 - Beyond vanilla
Theme words: BROWNIE, BUTTERSCOTCH, CHERRY, COFFEE, PISTACHIO
Spangram: ICECREAM
Strands July 2, 2025 - This is for the birds
Theme words: FEATHER, FLUFF, GRASS, LEAF, MOSS, TWIG, WOOL
Spangram: NESTINGMATERIAL
Strands July 1, 2025 - Center of attraction
Theme words: CAROUSEL, FUNHOUSE, SCRAMBLER, SLIDE, TRAIN
Spangram: AMUSEMENTPARK
Strands June 30, 2025 - Trellis beauties
Theme words: CLEMATIS, JASMINE, MOONFLOWER, SWEETPEA, WISTERIA
Spangram: CLIMBER
Strands June 29, 2025 - Hue are my sunshine
Theme words: BLUE, GREEN, INDIGO, ORANGE, VIOLET, YELLOW
Spangram: CHASINGRAINBOWS
Strands June 28, 2025 - ... not included
Theme words: CAMERA, CLOCK, FLASHLIGHT, REMOTE, TOYS
Spangram: BATTERIESREQUIRED
Strands June 27, 2025 - Playing dirty
Theme words: BUCKET, FUNNEL, MOLD, RAKE, SHOVEL, SIFTER, TRUCK
Spangram: SANDBOXTOYS
Strands June 26, 2025 - Fowl business
Theme words: GOOSE, GROUSE, PARTRIDGE, PHEASANT, QUAIL, TURKEY
Spangram: GAMEBIRDS
Strands June 25, 2025 - Worth the splurge
Theme words: CONVERTIBLE, HANDBAG, JEWELRY, PERFUME, WATCH
Spangram: LUXURYGOODS
Strands June 24, 2025 - Healthful helpers
Theme words: CALCIUM, FLAXSEED, MAGNESIUM, PROBIOTIC, ZINC
Spangram: SUPPLEMENTS
Strands June 23, 2025 - Breaking up the band
Theme words: CHEAP, HEADS, PUMPKINS, SMASHING, TALKING, TRICK
Spangram: ROCKGROUPS
Strands June 22, 2025 - Fragrant abuse
Theme words: FOUL, MALODOROUS, PUNGENT, RANK, REEKING, SMELLY
Spangram: THATSTINKS
Strands June 21, 2025 - Goose eggs
Theme words: BUPKIS, NADA, NAUGHT, NOTHING, ZERO, ZILCH, ZIPPO
Spangram: DIDDLYSQUAT
Strands June 20, 2025 - Just a dusting
Theme words: BABY, BAKING, BLASTING, CHILI, COCOA, ITCHING, TALCUM
Spangram: POWDERS
Strands June 19, 2025 - Life is a highway
Theme words: AUDIOBOOK, GAMES, MOTEL, PHOTOS, PLAYLIST, SCENERY
Spangram: ROADTRIP
Strands June 18, 2025 - Down time
Theme words: BLUE, DOLEFUL, GLOOMY, MELANCHOLY, TEARY, WOEBEGONE
Spangram: SADNESS
Strands June 17, 2025 - Make it work
Theme words: CONTRIVE, ENGINEER, FINAGLE, FINESSE, NEGOTIATE
Spangram: FIGUREOUT
Strands June 16, 2025 - Key notes
Theme words: ETUDE, MINUET, NOCTURNE, PRELUDE, SONATA, SUITE
Spangram: PIANOPIECES
Strands June 15, 2025 - Here's to him!
Theme words: CHALUPA, CRAWDAD, PAPARAZZI, POPCORN, POPSICLE
Spangram: FATHERSDAY
Strands June 14, 2025 - It's a banner day
Theme words: CROSS, CROWN, MOON, SHIELD, STAR, STRIPE, TRIANGLE
Spangram: FLAGSYMBOL
Strands June 13, 2025 - Scattering petals
Theme words: AZALEA, DAISY, LILY, PETUNIA, POPPY, ROSE, VIOLET
Spangram: FLOWERGIRLS
Strands June 12, 2025 - Gone fishing
Theme words: BOBBER, HOOK, LINE, LURE, REEL, SCALE, SINKER, SWIVEL
Spangram: TACKLEBOX
Strands June 11, 2025 - If you build it ...
Theme words: BAROQUE, BRUTALIST, CLASSICAL, DECO, REVIVAL
Spangram: ARCHITECTURE
Strands June 10, 2025 - Mind your manners
Theme words: APOLOGIZE, CONSIDER, LISTEN, RESPECT, SHARE, THANK
Spangram: BEPOLITE
Strands June 9, 2025 - What you see isn't what you get
Theme words: CAMOUFLAGE, CLOAK, COVER, DISGUISE, FACADE, MASK
Spangram: FALSEFRONT
Strands June 8, 2025 - On Broadway
Theme words: CAST, COSTUMES, DANCING, LIGHTS, SCORE, SINGING
Spangram: ITSSHOWTIME
Strands June 7, 2025 - I am what I am
Theme words: HUMAN, INDIVIDUAL, MORTAL, PERSON, SOMEONE, SOUL
Spangram: BEYOURSELF
Strands June 6, 2025 - String's attached
Theme words: BREAKAWAY, ELEVATOR, PINWHEEL, SEASICK, SLEEPER
Spangram: YOYOTRICK
Strands June 5, 2025 - Mary, Mary, quite ...
Theme words: BELLS, COCKLESHELLS, CONTRARY, MAIDS, PRETTY, SILVER
Spangram: GARDEN
Strands June 4, 2025 - Monster quest
Theme words: BIGFOOT, CRAWLER, JACKALOPE, KRAKEN, MOTHMAN, YETI
Spangram: CRYPTIDS
Strands June 3, 2025 - That's proprietary!
Theme words: CHAPSTICK, JACUZZI, KLEENEX, POPSICLE, VELCRO
Spangram: TRADEMARKED
Strands June 2, 2025 - On the vine
Theme words: BEEFSTEAK, CHERRY, HEIRLOOM, JUBILEE, LUNCHBOX, PLUM
Spangram: TOMATO
Strands June 1, 2025 - All rise
Theme words: ALIBI, BAIL, COURTROOM, LAWYER, MOTION, OBJECTION
Spangram: YOURHONOR
Strands May 31, 2025 - Next to the bobby pins
Theme words: BARRETTE, CLAW, CLIP, HEADBAND, SCRUNCHIE
Spangram: HAIRACCESSORIES
Strands May 30, 2025 - And here's the kicker ...
Theme words: DEFENDER, FORWARD, GOALKEEPER, MIDFIELDER, STRIKER
Spangram: SOCCER
Strands May 29, 2025 - It's a little buggy
Theme words: BUTTERFLY, DRAGONFLY, FLEA, HORNET, MANTIS, MOTH, WASP
Spangram: INSECT
Strands May 28, 2025 - Top contenders
Theme words: CHAMP, MEDALIST, TITLEHOLDER, VICTOR, WINNER
Spangram: FINISHSTRONG
Strands May 27, 2025 - A strange new world
Theme words: ANIMAL, FARM, GAMES, HANDMAIDS, HUNGER, TALE
Spangram: DYSTOPIANNOVEL
Strands May 26, 2025 - Body language
Theme words: CURTSEY, HANDSHAKE, KOWTOW, NAMASTE, SALUTE, SHRUG
Spangram: GESTURES
Strands May 25, 2025 - Get out the dust buster!
Theme words: DECLUTTER, DONATE, LABEL, REORGANIZE, SELL
Spangram: SPRINGCLEANING
Strands May 24, 2025 - Flights of fancy
Theme words: CHAMPAGNE, LEGROOM, PILLOW, PRIVACY, TOWELETTE
Spangram: FIRSTCLASS
Strands May 23, 2025 - The musical fruit
Theme words: BLACK, CANNELLINI, FAVA, GREEN, KIDNEY, NAVY, PINTO
Spangram: BEANSALAD
Strands May 22, 2025 - Keeping an eye on things
Theme words: CUSTODIAN, GUARDIAN, PROTECTOR, STEWARD, TRUSTEE
Spangram: TAKECARE
Strands May 21, 2025 - Three's a crowd
Theme words: COUPLE, MATCH, PAIR, PARTNERS, TWINS, TWOSOME
Spangram: DOUBLETROUBLE
Strands May 20, 2025 - Oh, of course!
Theme words: APPETIZERS, CHEESE, DESSERT, ENTREE, SALAD, SOUP
Spangram: FINEDINING
Strands May 19, 2025 - Taking the bait
Theme words: HALIBUT, MACKEREL, SALMON, SNAPPER, TROUT
Spangram: SOMETHINGSFISHY
Strands May 18, 2025 - Riding the wind
Theme words: HELM, HULL, KEEL, MAST, RIGGING, RUDDER, STERN, TILLER
Spangram: SAILBOAT
Strands May 17, 2025 - She's got game
Theme words: DREAM, FEVER, LIBERTY, LYNX, MERCURY, STORM, WINGS
Spangram: BASKETBALL
Strands May 16, 2025 - To a degree
Theme words: DIPLOMA, GOWN, PHOTO, PROCESSION, SPEECH, TASSEL
Spangram: GRADUATION
Strands May 15, 2025 - Animal drives
Theme words: BEETLE, BRONCO, IMPALA, JAGUAR, MUSTANG, RABBIT
Spangram: AUTOMOBILES
Strands May 14, 2025 - Boogie woogie woogie
Theme words: FOOTLOOSE, HUSTLE, LOCOMOTION, MACARENA, WOBBLE
Spangram: LINEDANCE
Strands May 13, 2025 - Keep on keeping on
Theme words: ABIDE, ENDURE, LAST, PERSEVERE, PERSIST, SURVIVE
Spangram: STAYSTRONG
Strands May 12, 2025 - A little respect
Theme words: CHARACTER, NAME, REPUTATION, STANDING, STATURE
Spangram: STREETCRED
Strands May 11, 2025 - Happy ...
Theme words: BREAKFAST, CARDS, DRAWINGS, FLOWERS, HUGS, PARTY
Spangram: MOTHERSDAY
Strands May 10, 2025 - Find the missing links
Theme words: ANDOUILLE, CHORIZO, KIELBASA, LIVERWURST, SALAMI
Spangram: SAUSAGES
Strands May 9, 2025 - Outsiders
Theme words: BACKPACK, COOLER, GRILL, LANTERN, TENT, THERMOS
Spangram: CAMPINGGEAR
Strands May 8, 2025 - Well, fancy that!
Theme words: DELUXE, EXTRAVAGANT, GAUDY, LAVISH, ORNATE, SNAZZY
Spangram: OOHSHINY
Strands May 7, 2025 - Training day
Theme words: BOXCAR, CABOOSE, ENGINE, FLATBED, GONDOLA, HOPPER
Spangram: ALLABOARD
Strands May 6, 2025 - I'm in lobe
Theme words: CHANDELIER, CLIPON, CUFF, HOOP, PLUG, STUD, TEARDROP
Spangram: EARRINGS
Strands May 5, 2025 - On the side
Theme words: CRINKLE, CURLY, HOME, SHOESTRING, STEAK, WAFFLE
Spangram: FRENCHFRIES
Strands May 4, 2025 - Star Wars: A New Hope
Theme words: EMPIRE, GALAXY, LONG, PLANET, REBEL, SPACE, TIME
Spangram: OPENINGCRAWL
Strands May 3, 2025 - Say "ah"
Theme words: GAUZE, STETHOSCOPE, SYRINGE, TAPE, THERMOMETER
Spangram: DOCTORSKIT
Strands May 2, 2025 - What a trill!
Theme words: CARDINAL, CHICKADEE, LARK, SPARROW, WARBLER, WREN
Spangram: SONGBIRDS
Strands May 1, 2025 - I get around
Theme words: BICYCLE, ROLLERBLADES, SCOOTER, SKATEBOARD, WAGON
Spangram: WHEELIE
Strands April 30, 2025 - Best in class
Theme words: ATHLETE, COUPLE, DRESSED, EYES, FRIENDS, HAIR, SMILE
Spangram: YEARBOOK
Strands April 29, 2025 - I've got you covered
Theme words: ARMADILLO, NAUTILUS, NUCLEUS, TACO, TORTOISE, WALNUT
Spangram: SHELLS
Strands April 28, 2025 - My bad!
Theme words: BLUNDER, FALTER, SLIP, SPILL, STUMBLE, TOPPLE
Spangram: WHOOPSIEDAISY
Strands April 27, 2025 - Sleep tight
Theme words: EARPLUGS, MASK, MEDITATION, MELATONIN, MOUTHGUARD
Spangram: BEDTIME
Strands April 26, 2025 - Face time
Theme words: BRONZER, CONCEALER, FOUNDATION, POWDER, PRIMER
Spangram: MAKEUPEXAM
Strands April 25, 2025 - It's in the stars
Theme words: CENTAUR, CROSS, DIPPER, HUNTER, MAIDEN, SWAN
Spangram: CONSTELLATIONS
Strands April 24, 2025 - Coarse material
Theme words: BARK, LOOFAH, PUMICE, ROPE, SACKCLOTH, SANDPAPER
Spangram: ROUGHSTUFF
Strands April 23, 2025 - What a softie!
Theme words: CATERPILLAR, CHENILLE, DUCKLING, PEACH, SLIPPERS
Spangram: GETFUZZY
Strands April 22, 2025 - Counter offers
Theme words: CHAI, ESPRESSO, JUICES, PASTRIES, SANDWICHES, SOUP
Spangram: CAFEMENU
Strands April 21, 2025 - What talent!
Theme words: ACROBAT, COMIC, DANCER, DUET, JUGGLER, MAGICIAN
Spangram: VARIETYACTS
Strands April 20, 2025 - On the hunt
Theme words: BOOK, BUNNY, CANDY, CHOCOLATE, EGGS, PEEPS, TOYS
Spangram: EASTERBASKET
Strands April 19, 2025 - ___ a ___
Theme words: BREATHER, CHANCE, GANDER, HIKE, HINT, NUMBER, SELFIE
Spangram: TAKETHAT
Strands April 18, 2025 - On the board
Theme words: BATTLESHIP, CHECKER, DOMINO, KNIGHT, TILE, TOKEN
Spangram: GAMEPIECES
Strands April 17, 2025 - THE movies
Theme words: AVIATOR, GODFATHER, GOONIES, GRADUATE, RING, SHINING
Spangram: TITLES
Strands April 16, 2025 - Fore!
Theme words: CHIPPER, DRIVER, IRON, PUTTER, UTILITY, WEDGE, WOOD
Spangram: GOLFCLUBS
Strands April 15, 2025 - Draft picks
Theme words: BOCK, LAGER, NITRO, PILSNER, PORTER, SOUR, STOUT
Spangram: MICROBREWERY
Strands April 14, 2025 - April showers ...
Theme words: CROCUS, DAFFODIL, HYACINTH, IRIS, LILY, TULIP
Spangram: SPRINGFLOWERS
Strands April 13, 2025 - Orange door hinge
Theme words: FLEW, HEIGHT, HELLO, PILOT, PLAQUE, QUEEN, SPREAD
Spangram: COLORRHYMES
Strands April 12, 2025 - Get your mind out of the gutter
Theme words: FILTHY, GRIMY, MUDDY, POLLUTED, STAINED, UNKEMPT
Spangram: DIRTYWORDS
Strands April 11, 2025 - Buzzing in
Theme words: CATCHPHRASE, JEOPARDY, LINGO, PASSWORD, PYRAMID
Spangram: GAMESHOWS
Strands April 10, 2025 - What's the buzz?
Theme words: ABDOMEN, ANTENNAE, STINGER, THORAX, TONGUE, WINGS
Spangram: BUMBLEBEE
Strands April 9, 2025 - That's quite a (tasty) mouthful
Theme words: ARUGULA, AVOCADO, CAULIFLOWER, WATERMELON
Spangram: FOURSYLLABLES
Strands April 8, 2025 - Out of this world
Theme words: ALIEN, ARRIVAL, DUNE, GRAVITY, MEGALOPOLIS
Spangram: SCIENCEFICTION
Strands April 7, 2025 - Half-and-half
Theme words: CENTAUR, GRIFFIN, JACKALOPE, MERMAN, SATYR
Spangram: HYBRIDCREATURE
Strands April 6, 2025 - The feeling is mutual
Theme words: AGREE, CLICK, CONNECT, HARMONIZE, MESH, RELATE, VIBE
Spangram: GETALONG
Strands April 5, 2025 - In it to win it
Theme words: COMEBACK, RALLY, ROUT, SWEEP, THREEPEAT, UPSET
Spangram: GAMECHANGERS
Strands April 4, 2025 - Step on it!
Theme words: CONCRETE, HARDWOOD, LAMINATE, LINOLEUM, TERRAZZO
Spangram: FLOORING
Strands April 3, 2025 - Get the bug
Theme words: ASSASSIN, DOODLE, LADY, LIGHTNING, POTATO, STINK
Spangram: ENTOMOLOGY
Strands April 2, 2025 - Shine on
Theme words: DAZZLE, GLEAM, RADIATE, SHIMMER, SPARKLE, TWINKLE
Spangram: STARPOWER
Strands April 1, 2025 - It's a sign!
Theme words: BLOSSOMS, BUDS, POLLEN, PUDDLES, ROBINS, SHOWERS
Spangram: SPRINGTIME
Strands March 31, 2025 - That's an equine of a different shade!
Theme words: BUCKSKIN, CHESTNUT, DAPPLE, PALOMINO, ROAN
Spangram: HORSECOLORINGS
Strands March 30, 2025 - Join the chorus
Theme words: ALTO, BARITONE, BASS, MEZZO, SOPRANO, TENOR, TREBLE
Spangram: CHOIRPART
Strands March 29, 2025 - Power plants
Theme words: BEANS, NUTS, SEEDS, SEITAN, TEMPEH, TOFU, YEAST
Spangram: VEGANPROTEINS
Strands March 28, 2025 - Wise ones
Theme words: ELDER, PHILOSOPHER, SAGE, THINKER, VISIONARY
Spangram: GUIDINGLIGHT
Strands March 27, 2025 - Playing the field
Theme words: BRAVE, BREWER, DODGER, GIANT, MARLIN, PIRATE
Spangram: NATIONALLEAGUE
Strands March 26, 2025 - In the circle of life
Theme words: ELEPHANT, HORNBILL, HYENA, MEERKAT, WARTHOG, ZEBRA
Spangram: LIONKING
Strands March 25, 2025 - For starters
Theme words: CALAMARI, FONDUE, NACHOS, POPPERS, SLIDERS, WINGS
Spangram: APPETIZER
Strands March 24, 2025 - Yes, Queen ...
Theme words: BLONDIE, EAGLES, GENESIS, HEART, JOURNEY, KISS, RUSH
Spangram: ROCKBAND
Strands March 23, 2025 - In stitches
Theme words: BASTE, CROCHET, DARN, EMBROIDER, KNIT, MEND, PATCH
Spangram: NEEDLEWORK
Strands March 22, 2025 - A good roast
Theme words: CACKLE, CHUCKLE, GIGGLE, HOWL, LAUGH, ROAR, SHRIEK
Spangram: CRACKINGUP
Strands March 21, 2025 - Ode to the aubergine
Theme words: MOUSSAKA, PARMIGIANA, RATATOUILLE, STUFFED
Spangram: EGGPLANTDISH
Strands March 20, 2025 - Wetland patrol
Theme words: BITTERN, EGRET, FLAMINGO, IBIS, SPOONBILL, STORK
Spangram: WADINGBIRD
Strands March 19, 2025 - Upright and grand
Theme words: COVER, FRAME, HAMMERS, KEYBOARD, PEDALS, STRINGS
Spangram: PIANOPARTS
Strands March 18, 2025 - Grrr
Theme words: CRANKY, GRUMPY, IRKED, PEEVED, SURLY, TOUCHY, VEXED
Spangram: CROSSWORD
Strands March 17, 2025 - Sound switching
Theme words: BEDDING, BLUSHING, CHIPS, CROW, STRICKEN, WELLS
Spangram: SPOONERISMS
Strands March 16, 2025 - Drive to survive
Theme words: PITS, PODIUM, PRACTICE, QUALIFYING, RACE, SPRINT
Spangram: FORMULAONE
Strands March 15, 2025 - Free for all
Theme words: BOTTLE, DECAL, LANYARD, NOTEBOOK, PENCIL, SHIRT, TOTE
Spangram: SWAGBAG
Strands March 14, 2025 - Fillin' good!
Theme words: APPLE, BLUEBERRY, CHERRY, PEACH, PECAN, PUMPKIN
Spangram: CLASSICPIES
Strands March 13, 2025 - What goes around comes around
Theme words: BOOMERANG, BOUNCE, REBOUND, RETURN, RICOCHET
Spangram: NICECOMEBACK
Strands March 12, 2025 - Bearing gifts
Theme words: CHOPS, FLAIR, KNACK, PROWESS, SKILL, STRENGTH, TALENT
Spangram: PRODIGY
Strands March 11, 2025 - What's the magic word?
Theme words: ABRACADABRA, ALAKAZAM, PRESTO, SHAZAM, TADA
Spangram: CASTINGSPELLS
Strands March 10, 2025 - You're pushing my buttons
Theme words: BACK, CHANNEL, GUIDE, HOME, MUTE, POWER, VOLUME
Spangram: REMOTECONTROL
Strands March 9, 2025 - Kitty corner
Theme words: BLINK, HISS, POUNCE, PURR, SNUGGLE, STRETCH, SWAT
Spangram: CATBEHAVIOR
Strands March 8, 2025 - Two thumbs up
Theme words: CODA, MOONLIGHT, PARASITE, PLATOON, SPOTLIGHT
Spangram: BESTPICTURE
Strands March 7, 2025 - All decked out
Theme words: CANASTA, CRIBBAGE, EUCHRE, PINOCHLE, POKER, RUMMY
Spangram: CARDGAMES
Strands March 6, 2025 - Love is in the apps
Theme words: CHAT, GHOST, LIKE, MATCH, MEETUP, PROFILE, SWIPE
Spangram: ONLINEDATING
Strands March 5, 2025 - Ahoy!
Theme words: BEAGLE, BOUNTY, MAYFLOWER, TITANIC, VICTORY
Spangram: HISTORICSHIPS
Strands March 4, 2025 - It's our game-iversary!
Theme words: CURL, FILAMENT, RIBBON, STRING, TENDRIL, THREAD, WISP
Spangram: STRANDS
Strands March 3, 2025 - A fungus among-us
Theme words: BUTTON, CREMINI, ENOKI, OYSTER, SHIITAKE, TRUFFLE
Spangram: MUSHROOMS
Strands March 2, 2025 - Getting closure
Theme words: BUCKLE, BUTTON, CLASP, MAGNET, SNAP, VELCRO, ZIPPER
Spangram: FASTENERS
Strands March 1, 2025 - Let us prey
Theme words: CROCODILE, HUMAN, LION, ORCA, TYRANNOSAURUS
Spangram: APEXPREDATORS
Strands February 28, 2025 - Nautical ink
Theme words: ANCHOR, COMPASS, EAGLE, MERMAID, SHIP, SWALLOW
Spangram: SAILORTATTOO
Strands February 27, 2025 - Living large
Theme words: BIRD, BREAK, CHEESE, FOOT, LEAGUES, PICTURE, SPENDER
Spangram: BIGSTUFF
Strands February 26, 2025 - "Fire represents your life"
Theme words: ALLIANCE, CHALLENGE, IMMUNITY, JURY, MERGE, REWARD
Spangram: SURVIVOR
Strands February 25, 2025 - Life is like a box of chocolates
Theme words: ALMONDS, CARAMEL, LIQUEUR, NOUGAT, TOFFEE, TRUFFLE
Spangram: FILLINGS
Strands February 24, 2025 - Step to it
Theme words: MOSEY, SHUFFLE, SKIP, STROLL, STRUT, TIPTOE, WADDLE
Spangram: GETMOVING
Strands February 23, 2025 - Oh, this old thing?
Theme words: BOBBLEHEAD, COIN, COMIC, PLUSHIE, STAMP, VINYL
Spangram: COLLECTIBLES
Strands February 22, 2025 - Here we (don't) go again
Theme words: BLOCKAGE, CONGESTION, GRIDLOCK, OVERCROWDING
Spangram: TRAFFICJAM
Strands February 21, 2025 - "To infinity and beyond!"
Theme words: ALIEN, BULLSEYE, BUZZ, SLINKY, TWITCH, WHEEZY, WOODY
Spangram: TOYSTORY
Strands February 20, 2025 - Together for the present
Theme words: DIAMOND, FIFTIETH, FIRST, GOLD, PAPER, SIXTIETH
Spangram: ANNIVERSARY
Strands February 19, 2025 - Pick your own prefix
Theme words: BLACK, BLUE, ELDER, GOLDEN, HUCKLE, RASP, SALMON, STRAW
Spangram: BERRIES
Strands February 18, 2025 - Ouch!
Theme words: BUMBLEBEE, HORNET, JELLYFISH, PLATYPUS, SCORPION
Spangram: STINGERS
Strands February 17, 2025 - Sun shade
Theme words: CANARY, DAFFODIL, GOLDENROD, LEMON, MUSTARD, SAFFRON
Spangram: YELLOW
Strands February 16, 2025 - Flour power
Theme words: ALMOND, BUCKWHEAT, CHICKPEA, CORN, RICE, TAPIOCA
Spangram: GLUTENFREE
Strands February 15, 2025 - Ice packs
Theme words: AVALANCHE, DEVILS, JETS, LIGHTNING, SHARKS, WILD
Spangram: HOCKEYTEAM
Strands February 14, 2025 - Will you be my valentine?
Theme words: ANGEL, DARLING, HONEY, LOVEBUG, POOKIE, SNOOKUMS
Spangram: ENDEARMENT
Strands February 13, 2025 - It's in the cards
Theme words: BABY, BIRTHDAY, CONGRATS, LOVE, SYMPATHY, WEDDING
Spangram: GREETINGS
Strands February 12, 2025 - Don't stop believin'
Theme words: GIRL, LONELY, MIDNIGHT, SMALL, TOOK, TOWN, TRAIN, WORLD
Spangram: JOURNEY
Strands February 11, 2025 - "Attention all shoppers"
Theme words: BATH, BEAUTY, ELECTRONICS, GARDEN, HOME, KITCHEN, TOYS
Spangram: BIGBOX
Strands February 10, 2025 - The munchies
Theme words: CANDY, CHEESE, CHIPS, FRUIT, GRANOLA, NUTS, POPCORN
Spangram: SNACKTIME
Strands February 9, 2025 - We are the champions!
Theme words: COMMERCIALS, PARTY, TACKLES, TOUCHDOWNS, TROPHY
Spangram: SUPERBOWL
Strands February 8, 2025 - Westminster assembly
Theme words: HERDING, HOUNDS, SPORTING, TERRIERS, TOYS, WORKING
Spangram: DOGGROUP
Strands February 7, 2025 - A flair for fashion
Theme words: EMBROIDERY, FRINGE, LACE, SEQUINS, TASSEL
Spangram: CLOTHINGACCENTS
Strands February 6, 2025 - I'm a person of my word
Theme words: CHASE, CHUCK, DREW, FRANK, JIMMY, MILES, ROBIN, WILL
Spangram: FIRSTNAMES
Strands February 5, 2025 - What's your reaction?
Theme words: DANDER, DUST, FRAGRANCE, LATEX, MOLD, POLLEN, SMOKE
Spangram: ALLERGENS
Strands February 4, 2025 - Elf-centered
Theme words: FAIRY, GREMLIN, HOBGOBLIN, LEPRECHAUN, PIXIE, SPRITE
Spangram: IMPISH
Strands February 3, 2025 - Order up!
Theme words: BAKE, BASTE, BOIL, CODDLE, PICKLE, POACH, SCRAMBLE
Spangram: MAKINGEGGS
Strands February 2, 2025 - Album of the year
Theme words: CROSS, HILL, JONES, KING, STYLES, SWIFT, WONDER
Spangram: GRAMMYWINNERS
Strands February 1, 2025 - Hunt and peck
Theme words: CONDOR, EAGLE, FALCON, HAWK, KESTREL, OSPREY, VULTURE
Spangram: RAPTORS
Strands January 31, 2025 - Baby talk
Theme words: BOTTLE, BYEBYE, DADA, KITTY, MAMA, MINE, MORE, YUCKY
Spangram: FIRSTWORDS
Strands January 30, 2025 - Stopping by woods on a snowy evening
Theme words: BELLS, DARK, DEEP, FROZEN, LAKE, LOVELY, SHAKE, SLEEP
Spangram: FROSTPOEM
Strands January 29, 2025 - Show of hands
Theme words: FINGER, GLOVE, MARIONETTE, SHADOW, SOCK, STICK
Spangram: PUPPETMASTER
Strands January 28, 2025 - Stable supply
Theme words: BRIDLE, CROP, HARNESS, REINS, SADDLE, SPURS
Spangram: HORSEBACKRIDING
Strands January 27, 2025 - Viva Las Vegas
Theme words: BACCARAT, BLACKJACK, CRAPS, POKER, ROULETTE, SLOTS
Spangram: GAMBLING
Strands January 26, 2025 - Ore so they say
Theme words: ALUMINUM, CADMIUM, COBALT, IRON, NICKEL, TITANIUM
Spangram: PUREMETAL
Strands January 25, 2025 - Seeing double
Theme words: BALLOON, COFFEE, COMMITTEE, SUCCEED, WHIPPOORWILL
Spangram: LETTERS
Strands January 24, 2025 - Get smart
Theme words: BRIGHT, BRILLIANT, CLEVER, INTELLIGENT, QUICK
Spangram: THATSGENIUS
Strands January 23, 2025 - Udderly delicious
Theme words: BUTTER, CHEESE, CUSTARD, GELATO, MILK, YOGURT
Spangram: DAIRYPRODUCTS
Strands January 22, 2025 - Pixar this
Theme words: BRAVE, CARS, ELEMENTAL, ONWARD, RATATOUILLE, SOUL
Spangram: ANIMATION
Strands January 21, 2025 - You don't say ...
Theme words: BOSS, CHERRY, FRESH, MAJOR, PHAT, RADICAL, TUBULAR
Spangram: DATEDSLANG
Strands January 20, 2025 - Curiouser and curiouser!
Theme words: CATERPILLAR, CROQUET, DORMOUSE, HATTER, RABBIT
Spangram: WONDERLAND
Strands January 19, 2025 - I get the message
Theme words: DRAFTS, INBOX, SENT, SNOOZED, SPAM, STARRED, TRASH
Spangram: EMAILLABEL
Strands January 18, 2025 - O ___! My ___!
Theme words: CRUNCH, HOOK, KANGAROO, OBVIOUS, PLANET, UNDERPANTS
Spangram: CAPTAIN
Strands January 17, 2025 - The time of our lives
Theme words: ALPHA, BOOMER, GREATEST, MILLENNIAL, ZOOMER
Spangram: GENERATIONGAP
Strands January 16, 2025 - Bar association
Theme words: COSMOPOLITAN, MARTINI, SIDECAR, STINGER, ZOMBIE
Spangram: COCKTAILS
Strands January 15, 2025 - Thar she blows!
Theme words: BALEEN, BELUGA, BLUE, GRAY, HUMPBACK, ORCA, RIGHT, SPERM
Spangram: WHALES
Strands January 14, 2025 - Bundle up
Theme words: BEANIE, GLOVES, JACKET, MITTENS, PARKA, SCARF
Spangram: WINTERCLOTHES
Strands January 13, 2025 - Hole foods
Theme words: BLUEBERRY, EVERYTHING, GARLIC, PLAIN, RAISIN, SESAME
Spangram: BAGELS
Strands January 12, 2025 - Wait what?
Theme words: ASTONISH, FLABBERGAST, GOBSMACK, STUN, SURPRISE
Spangram: MINDBLOWN
Strands January 11, 2025 - Say when ...
Theme words: DAWN, DAYBREAK, DUSK, EVENING, MORNING, NOON, TWILIGHT
Spangram: TIMING
Strands January 10, 2025 - They're inseparable
Theme words: ARTS, BLUES, CEREAL, CRAFTS, MILK, RHYTHM, SOAP, WATER
Spangram: TOGETHER
Strands January 9, 2025 - Off the hook!
Theme words: ALBACORE, BIGEYE, BLUEFIN, SKIPJACK, YELLOWFIN
Spangram: TUNAFAMILY
Strands January 8, 2025 - Time for an upgrade
Theme words: BACKSPLASH, COUNTERTOP, ISLAND, OVEN, SINK
Spangram: KITCHENREMODEL
Strands January 7, 2025 - Front women
Theme words: BIRD, BUNNY, FINGER, GAGA, LIBERTY, MARMALADE, SLIPPER
Spangram: LADIES
Strands January 6, 2025 - In neutral
Theme words: CHAMPAGNE, CREAM, EGGSHELL, IVORY, LINEN, VANILLA
Spangram: OFFWHITES
Strands January 5, 2025 - Cold snap
Theme words: BLIZZARD, DRIZZLE, FLURRY, FROST, SLEET, SNOW
Spangram: WINTERWEATHER
Strands January 4, 2025 - Literary couples
Theme words: CRIME, FURY, PREJUDICE, PRIDE, PUNISHMENT, SOUND
Spangram: BOOKTITLES
Strands January 3, 2025 - On auto
Theme words: BUMPER, DOOR, GRILLE, HOOD, MIRROR, TRUNK, WINDSHIELD
Spangram: CARBODY
Strands January 2, 2025 - Super bowl
Theme words: CARROTS, CELERY, NOODLES, ONIONS, PEPPER, STOCK
Spangram: CHICKENSOUP
Strands January 1, 2025 - What a workout
Theme words: BURPEE, CRUNCH, DEADLIFT, LUNGE, PLANK, SITUP, SQUAT
Spangram: EXERCISE
Strands December 31, 2024 - Resolutions
Theme words: CLOSURE, CODA, CONCLUSION, ENDING, EPILOGUE, FINALE
Spangram: ITSOVER
Strands December 30, 2024 - Keep it classical
Theme words: CONCERTO, OVERTURE, PRELUDE, SONATA, SYMPHONY
Spangram: COMPOSITION
Strands December 29, 2024 - Festival of Lights delights
Theme words: APPLESAUCE, BRISKET, CHALLAH, KUGEL, LATKES
Spangram: HANUKKAHFOODS
Strands December 28, 2024 - Just the essentials
Theme words: CEDARWOOD, EUCALYPTUS, LAVENDER, PATCHOULI
Spangram: AROMATHERAPY
Strands December 27, 2024 - Back in style
Theme words: JUMPSUIT, MULLET, NEON, PERM, SPANDEX, WINDBREAKER
Spangram: EIGHTIES
Strands December 26, 2024 - Relative conjunction
Theme words: AUNT, COUSIN, GRANDCHILD, INLAW, NEPHEW, NIECE, UNCLE
Spangram: REUNION
Strands December 25, 2024 - A visit from Santa
Theme words: CANDY, COAL, ORANGE, PENS, PLUSHIE, SCARF, SOCKS, TOYS
Spangram: STOCKING
Strands December 24, 2024 - Who on earth ...?
Theme words: BROOK, CLEMENTINE, HOLLY, LAUREL, RIVER, WILLOW
Spangram: NATURENAMES
Strands December 23, 2024 - Pass the eggnog
Theme words: COCOA, CRANBERRY, GINGERBREAD, PEPPERMINT
Spangram: HOLIDAYFLAVOR
Strands December 22, 2024 - Are you listening?
Theme words: BELLS, GLISTENING, SLEIGH, SNOW, WALKING
Spangram: WINTERWONDERLAND
Strands December 21, 2024 - Keeping the faith
Theme words: ABBEY, MONASTERY, MOSQUE, TABERNACLE, TEMPLE
Spangram: SACREDSPACES
Strands December 20, 2024 - Morning morsel
Theme words: CHARM, CHEERIO, CRUNCH, FLAKE, LOOP, PEBBLE, PUFF, SMACK
Spangram: CEREAL
Strands December 19, 2024 - Roll with it
Theme words: ALTERNATIVE, GLAM, GRUNGE, METAL, PROGRESSIVE, PUNK
Spangram: ROCKING
Strands December 18, 2024 - You say you want a revolution
Theme words: BALLERINA, DRYER, EARTH, FOOTBALL, PINWHEEL, TIRES
Spangram: SPINNERS
Strands December 17, 2024 - It's lit!
Theme words: CRIME, FANTASY, HISTORICAL, ROMANCE, WESTERN
Spangram: FICTIONGENRE
Strands December 16, 2024 - Crossed words
Theme words: ANKLET, ATHLEISURE, BRUNCH, SMOG, SPORK, ZORSE
Spangram: PORTMANTEAUX
Strands December 15, 2024 - Moonlighting
Theme words: CRESCENT, FULL, GIBBOUS, QUARTER, WANING, WAXING
Spangram: LUNARPHASE
Strands December 14, 2024 - Nothing can stop me!
Theme words: DEVOTION, DRIVE, FIRE, INTENSITY, PASSION, PURPOSE
Spangram: GOGETTER
Strands December 13, 2024 - One for the Swifties
Theme words: EVERMORE, FEARLESS, FOLKLORE, LOVER, MIDNIGHTS
Spangram: ALBUMTITLE
Strands December 12, 2024 - Shape and bake
Theme words: ANGEL, BELL, BUNNY, DIAMOND, FLOWER, HEART, STAR
Spangram: COOKIECUTTER
Strands December 11, 2024 - Board certified
Theme words: CHISEL, DRILL, JIGSAW, LATHE, PLANE, SANDER, VISE
Spangram: WOODWORKING
Strands December 10, 2024 - Something to see
Theme words: FEATURE, FILM, FLICK, MOVIE, PICTURE, SHORT, TALKIE
Spangram: CINEMATIC
Strands December 9, 2024 - Quiet at first
Theme words: GNOME, HONESTY, KNUCKLE, MNEMONIC, PSALM, WRAP
Spangram: SILENTLETTER
Strands December 8, 2024 - A timely theme
Theme words: ANALOG, BEZEL, CROWN, DIGITAL, FACE, HANDS, LUXURY
Spangram: WATCHWORDS
Strands December 7, 2024 - Prepare to be eaten
Theme words: BAKED, FONDANT, FRIED, MASHED, ROASTED, SCALLOPED
Spangram: HOTPOTATO
Strands December 6, 2024 - Find your people
Theme words: BUNCH, CIRCLE, CLIQUE, CLUB, CROWD, GROUP, SOCIETY
Spangram: FELLOWSHIP
Strands December 5, 2024 - Gonna fly now!
Theme words: ANGEL, BUTTERFLY, DRAGON, FAIRY, GRIFFIN, STORK
Spangram: WINGEDTHING
Strands December 4, 2024 - I now pronounce you ...
Theme words: ACUTE, CEDILLA, CIRCUMFLEX, GRAVE, TILDE, UMLAUT
Spangram: DIACRITICS
Strands December 3, 2024 - Lead the way
Theme words: CANDLE, FLASHLIGHT, HEADLAMP, LANTERN, TORCH
Spangram: ILLUMINATION
Strands December 2, 2024 - Beatlemania!
Theme words: BLACKBIRD, HELP, REVOLUTION, TAXMAN, YESTERDAY
Spangram: SONGTITLES
Strands December 1, 2024 - Old hang-ups
Theme words: CRADLE, DIAL, HANDSET, RECEIVER, RINGER, SWITCH
Spangram: ROTARYPHONE
Strands November 30, 2024 - Yas Queen!
Theme words: BLOWS, COME, EASY, FANTASY, LIFE, REAL, WIND
Spangram: BOHEMIANRHAPSODY
Strands November 29, 2024 - Give me a break
Theme words: CHILL, LOAF, LOUNGE, LUXURIATE, PAUSE, RELAX, UNWIND
Spangram: DOWNTIME
Strands November 28, 2024 - Thank goodness!
Theme words: CRANBERRIES, GRAVY, POTATOES, ROLLS, TURKEY, YAMS
Spangram: LETSFEAST
Strands November 27, 2024 - Come fly with me
Theme words: DELTA, FRONTIER, SOUTHWEST, SPIRIT, UNITED, VIRGIN
Spangram: AIRLINES
Strands November 26, 2024 - Open-and-shut case
Theme words: BARREL, BUCKET, CROSSBODY, DUFFEL, MESSENGER, TOTE
Spangram: HANDBAGS
Strands November 25, 2024 - Plan on it
Theme words: APPOINTMENT, DATE, EVENT, HOLIDAY, MONTH, WEEK, YEAR
Spangram: CALENDAR
Strands November 24, 2024 - Start small
Theme words: DEVIL, DIPPER, FOOT, LEAGUE, RASCALS, ROCK, SPOON, WOMEN
Spangram: LITTLE
Strands November 23, 2024 - Did you hear that?
Theme words: BANG, CRASH, CRUNCH, HONK, JINGLE, KAPOW, SIZZLE
Spangram: SOUNDEFFECTS
Strands November 22, 2024 - This is the place!
Theme words: BEND, BOULDER, BUFFALO, MOBILE, PHOENIX, RIVERSIDE
Spangram: CITYNAME
Strands November 21, 2024 - You're getting warm
Theme words: BROOM, CHIMNEY, FLUE, HEARTH, MANTEL, POKER, SCREEN
Spangram: FIREPLACE
Strands November 20, 2024 - For our furry friends
Theme words: BALL, BONE, CATNIP, COLLAR, KIBBLE, LASER, LITTER
Spangram: PETSUPPLIES
Strands November 19, 2024 - Pick-ups
Theme words: CHOPSTICKS, FORK, KNIFE, SKEWER, SPOON, SPORK, TONGS
Spangram: UTENSILS
Strands November 18, 2024 - Coming up for air
Theme words: DOLPHIN, MANATEE, NARWHAL, ORCA, SEAL, WALRUS
Spangram: MARINEMAMMALS
Strands November 17, 2024 - Would you look at that?
Theme words: ARCH, BRIDGE, CASTLE, FORT, MONUMENT, PALACE, TOWER
Spangram: LANDMARKS
Strands November 16, 2024 - "Oh, you!"
Theme words: AMUSING, COMIC, DROLL, LAUGHABLE, RIOTOUS, WITTY
Spangram: THATSFUNNY
Strands November 15, 2024 - Dress for lunch
Theme words: ICEBERG, KALE, RADICCHIO, ROMAINE, WATERCRESS
Spangram: SALADGREENS
Strands November 14, 2024 - Name of the game
Theme words: GREEN, MUSTARD, ORCHID, PEACOCK, PLUM, SCARLET
Spangram: CLUESUSPECTS
Strands November 13, 2024 - We're walking
Theme words: GIBBON, HUMAN, KANGAROO, MEERKAT, OSTRICH, PANGOLIN
Spangram: BIPEDAL
Strands November 12, 2024 - Spell it out
Theme words: BRAVO, DELTA, ECHO, FOXTROT, GOLF, TANGO, VICTOR
Spangram: NATOALPHABET
Strands November 11, 2024 - To your health!
Theme words: DENTIST, DOCTOR, NURSE, PHARMACIST, SURGEON
Spangram: MEDICALCAREER
Strands November 10, 2024 - Nice fit
Theme words: BIRTHDAY, BUSINESS, CIVIL, JUMP, LEISURE, STRONG
Spangram: WELLSUITED
Strands November 9, 2024 - Generation jam
Theme words: BLUR, NIRVANA, OASIS, PAVEMENT, SUBLIME, TOOL
Spangram: NINETIESBANDS
Strands November 8, 2024 - 👋👏🤝🤏✌️☝️✊🙏
Theme words: CLAP, FIST, PEACE, PINCH, POINT, PRAY, SHAKE, WAVE
Spangram: HANDGESTURES
Strands November 7, 2024 - Extremely online
Theme words: COMMENT, FOLLOW, LIKE, POST, REPORT, SHARE, TWEET
Spangram: SOCIALMEDIA
Strands November 6, 2024 - Strumming right along ...
Theme words: BANJO, GUITAR, HARP, MANDOLIN, SITAR, UKULELE, VIOLIN
Spangram: STRINGY
Strands November 5, 2024 - More than just sports
Theme words: BAND, CHOIR, DEBATE, DRAMA, ORCHESTRA, YEARBOOK
Spangram: AFTERSCHOOL
Strands November 4, 2024 - In a(n) ...
Theme words: FLASH, INSTANT, JIFFY, MINUTE, MOMENT, SECOND, TICK
Spangram: SMALLTIME
Strands November 3, 2024 - In my kingdom
Theme words: CLASS, DOMAIN, FAMILY, GENUS, ORDER, PHYLUM, SPECIES
Spangram: TAXONOMY
Strands November 2, 2024 - Good on paper
Theme words: PENCILS, PRINTER, RULER, SCISSORS, STAPLER
Spangram: OFFICESUPPLIES
Strands November 1, 2024 - Strategy game
Theme words: BISHOP, BOARD, KING, KNIGHT, PAWN, QUEEN, ROOK, TIMER
Spangram: CHECKMATE
Strands October 31, 2024 - Trick or treat!
Theme words: CLOWN, GHOST, MUMMY, PIRATE, PRINCESS, PUMPKIN, WITCH
Spangram: COSTUME
Strands October 30, 2024 - How sweet!
Theme words: CHOCOLATE, GUMDROP, LICORICE, LOLLIPOP, TOFFEE
Spangram: CANDYSTORE
Strands October 29, 2024 - You and me
Theme words: BESTIE, COMPANION, FRIEND, PARTNER, SIDEKICK
Spangram: TOGETHERNESS
Strands October 28, 2024 - Fall fun
Theme words: APPLES, CIDER, DOUGHNUTS, HAYRIDES, MAZE, PUMPKINS
Spangram: ORCHARDS
Strands October 27, 2024 - Best of the best
Theme words: CLASS, CREAM, CROP, HEAD, LIFE, LITTER, PARTY, PICK
Spangram: PERFECTPAIR
Strands October 26, 2024 - Sing-song
Theme words: ARIA, BALLAD, JINGLE, LULLABY, SHANTY, SPIRITUAL
Spangram: VOCALMUSIC
Strands October 25, 2024 - Make some noise!
Theme words: BARK, CHIRP, GROWL, GRUNT, MEOW, PURR, SQUAWK, SQUEAK
Spangram: PETSOUNDS
Strands October 24, 2024 - My cup of tea
Theme words: ANISE, CARDAMOM, CINNAMON, CLOVE, NUTMEG, PEPPER
Spangram: MASALACHAI
Strands October 23, 2024 - On the road
Theme words: BUMP, CONSTRUCTION, DETOUR, MERGE, STOP, YIELD
Spangram: TRAFFICSIGNS
Strands October 22, 2024 - Cool color!
Theme words: AZURE, COBALT, INDIGO, NAVY, PERIWINKLE, TURQUOISE
Spangram: THEBLUES
Strands October 21, 2024 - We're in this together
Theme words: COLONY, FLOCK, HERD, KNOT, PACK, PRIDE, SCHOOL, SWARM
Spangram: GROUPNAME
Strands October 20, 2024 - Make yourself at home
Theme words: FIREPLACE, OTTOMAN, RECLINER, SHELF, SOFA, TABLE
Spangram: LIVINGROOM
Strands October 19, 2024 - Turn it up a notch
Theme words: FIZZ, KICK, OOMPH, PIZZAZZ, SPARK, VERVE, ZING
Spangram: EXTRASOMETHING
Strands October 18, 2024 - All wrapped up
Theme words: EMPANADA, GYOZA, PIEROGI, RAVIOLI, SAMOSA, WONTON
Spangram: DUMPLINGS
Strands October 17, 2024 - Dream teams
Theme words: DRAFT, MATCHUPS, ROSTER, STANDINGS, WAIVERS
Spangram: FANTASYLEAGUE
Strands October 16, 2024 - How Poe-tic
Theme words: DREARY, MIDNIGHT, NEVERMORE, PONDERED, WEAK, WEARY
Spangram: THERAVEN
Strands October 15, 2024 - Beast mode
Theme words: FEATHER, HAIR, HORN, SCALE, SHELL, TAIL, WING
Spangram: CREATUREFEATURE
Strands October 14, 2024 - Get out of here!
Theme words: BOXES, BUNGEE, CRATE, DOLLY, FOAM, STRAP, TAPE, TRUCK
Spangram: MOVINGDAY
Strands October 13, 2024 - Time to get cozy
Theme words: CARDIGAN, FLANNEL, FLEECE, SCARF, SWEATER, VEST
Spangram: FALLFASHION
Strands October 12, 2024 - Toon time
Theme words: BUGS, DAFFY, FOGHORN, FOXY, GRANNY, PETUNIA, PORKY
Spangram: CHARACTERS
Strands October 11, 2024 - Let's experiment
Theme words: BEAKER, FLASK, GOGGLES, PIPETTE, THERMOMETER
Spangram: CHEMISTRYLAB
Strands October 10, 2024 - Think about it
Theme words: CROSSWORD, CRYPTOGRAM, JIGSAW, JUMBLE, MAZE, SUDOKU
Spangram: PUZZLES
Strands October 9, 2024 - Full house
Theme words: FOYER, HALL, KITCHEN, LIBRARY, OFFICE, PANTRY, STUDY
Spangram: HOMEROOM
Strands October 8, 2024 - Protective measures
Theme words: BACKUP, ENCRYPTION, FIREWALL, LOCK, PASSWORD, SAFE
Spangram: SECURITY
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
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
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, GRIND, LIQUEFY, PULSE, PUREE, STIR, WHIP
Spangram: BLENDERSETTING
Strands August 21, 2024 - One for the ages
Theme words: CAKE, CANDLES, CARDS, CELEBRATE, GIFTS, PARTY
Spangram: HAPPYBIRTHDAY
Strands August 20, 2024 - I think we're covered
Theme words: GAITERS, GALOSHES, HOOD, PONCHO, SLICKER, UMBRELLA
Spangram: RAINGEAR
Strands August 19, 2024 - Hear me roar!
Theme words: CHEETAH, COUGAR, JAGUAR, LEOPARD, LION, PANTHER, TIGER
Spangram: BIGCAT
Strands August 18, 2024 - What do you make of this?
Theme words: BRUSH, CANVAS, CHARCOAL, EASEL, MOLD, PAINT, PALETTE
Spangram: ARTCLASS
Strands August 17, 2024 - Carle classic
Theme words: APPLE, LEAF, PICKLE, SALAMI, WATERMELON
Spangram: HUNGRYCATERPILLAR
Strands August 16, 2024 - This or that
Theme words: BREAK, DOUBLE, FAMINE, FEAST, MAKE, NOTHING, SINK, SWIM
Spangram: OPTIONS
Strands August 15, 2024 - Is this some kind of joke?
Theme words: BUFFOON, CLOWN, COMIC, FOOL, JESTER, PRANKSTER
Spangram: YOUREKIDDING
Strands August 14, 2024 - Honey I'm home!
Theme words: BUNGALOW, CABIN, COLONIAL, COTTAGE, CRAFTSMAN, RANCH
Spangram: HOUSES
Strands August 13, 2024 - Look it up!
Theme words: ALMANAC, ATLAS, DICTIONARY, HANDBOOK, THESAURUS
Spangram: REFERENCE
Strands August 12, 2024 - Everybody cut footloose!
Theme words: FLOSS, HUSTLE, MOONWALK, PIROUETTE, TWERK, VOGUE
Spangram: DANCEMOVES
Strands August 11, 2024 - Home stretch?
Theme words: BALCONY, DECK, PATIO, SUNROOM, TERRACE, VERANDA
Spangram: BONUSSPACES
Strands August 10, 2024 - Not just for poking
Theme words: CINNAMON, CONTROL, HOCKEY, LICORICE, MEMORY, SWIZZLE
Spangram: STICKS
Strands August 9, 2024 - Back to nature
Theme words: BIRDWATCH, CAMP, FISH, FORAGE, HIKE, STARGAZE, SWIM
Spangram: OUTDOORSY
Strands August 8, 2024 - Splashy event
Theme words: DRINKS, FLOATS, MUSIC, NOODLES, SUNSCREEN, TOWELS
Spangram: POOLPARTY
Strands August 7, 2024 - Oh, oh, oh!
Theme words: AVOCADO, CHATEAU, DOUGH, MISTLETOE, RAINBOW, WHOA
Spangram: RHYMETIME
Strands August 6, 2024 - Bed, bath and beyond
Theme words: BLANKET, PILLOWCASE, SHEET, TABLECLOTH, TOWEL
Spangram: LINENCLOSET
Strands August 5, 2024 - Rolling in it
Theme words: AFFLUENT, MONEYED, OPULENT, PROSPEROUS, WEALTHY
Spangram: THATSRICH
Strands August 4, 2024 - In glove
Theme words: CUTICLE, MIDDLE, NAIL, PALM, PINKY, POINTER, RING, THUMB
Spangram: ONHAND
Strands August 3, 2024 - A night at the museum
Theme words: BAROQUE, CLASSICAL, MEDIEVAL, MODERN, ROMANTIC
Spangram: ARTHISTORY
Strands August 2, 2024 - Here, there, and everywhere
Theme words: ABOVE, AMONG, BESIDE, BETWEEN, THROUGH, UNDERNEATH
Spangram: LOCATION
Strands August 1, 2024 - Not stirred
Theme words: BOOTY, HAIRSPRAY, HANDS, MARACA, MARTINI, RATTLE, SALT
Spangram: SHAKEN
Strands July 31, 2024 - Staying power
Theme words: ADHESIVE, BUBBLEGUM, CARAMEL, EPOXY, GLUE, TAPE
Spangram: STICKYSTUFF
Strands July 30, 2024 - That's a stretch!
Theme words: BRIDGE, CHAIR, COBRA, CROW, MOUNTAIN, TREE, WARRIOR
Spangram: YOGAPOSES
Strands July 29, 2024 - Book it!
Theme words: BORROW, BROWSE, LEARN, MEET, READ, RENEW, STUDY
Spangram: PUBLICLIBRARY
Strands July 28, 2024 - Daily delivery
Theme words: CHRONICLE, GLOBE, HERALD, JOURNAL, TIMES, TRIBUNE
Spangram: NEWSPAPER
Strands July 27, 2024 - Bedtime story
Theme words: CLOCKS, KITTENS, MITTENS, MUSH, NOBODY, SOCKS
Spangram: GOODNIGHTMOON
Strands July 26, 2024 - Go for the gold
Theme words: ARCHERY, EQUESTRIAN, GOLF, KARATE, SWIMMING, TRACK
Spangram: OLYMPICS
Strands July 25, 2024 - All that jazz
Theme words: ACID, BEBOP, COOL, FUNK, FUSION, MODAL, RAGTIME, SWING
Spangram: SUBGENRE
Strands July 24, 2024 - Screen time
Theme words: CANDY, FEATURE, POPCORN, PROJECTOR, TRAILERS
Spangram: MOVIETHEATER
Strands July 23, 2024 - You're the best!
Theme words: EXCELLENT, ICONIC, PERFECT, SUPERLATIVE, SUPREME
Spangram: CHAMPION
Strands July 22, 2024 - Make waves
Theme words: CANOE, DINGHY, DORY, GONDOLA, KAYAK, PADDLEBOARD
Spangram: WATERCRAFT
Strands July 21, 2024 - S-words? (a cutting-edge theme!)
Theme words: CLAYMORE, CUTLASS, KATANA, MACHETE, RAPIER, SCIMITAR
Spangram: BLADES
Strands July 20, 2024 - A seat at the table
Theme words: FORK, GLASS, KNIFE, NAPKIN, PLATE, SAUCER, SPOON
Spangram: PLACESETTING
Strands July 19, 2024 - And the Oscar goes to ...
Theme words: BERRY, BRIDGES, FIELD, HUNT, PHOENIX, STONE, SWANK
Spangram: BESTACTING
Strands July 18, 2024 - At your fingertips
Theme words: CONTROL, DELETE, ENTER, ESCAPE, RETURN, SHIFT, SPACE
Spangram: KEYBOARD
Strands July 17, 2024 - Park place
Theme words: BENCHES, CLIMBER, SANDBOX, SEESAW, SLIDE, SWINGS
Spangram: PLAYGROUND
Strands July 16, 2024 - Were you raised in a barn?
Theme words: CALF, CHICK, DUCKLING, FOAL, GOSLING, LAMB, PIGLET
Spangram: BABYANIMAL
Strands July 15, 2024 - Give it the ol' college try
Theme words: BROWN, DUKE, NORTHWESTERN, RICE, TEMPLE, TUFTS
Spangram: UNIVERSITIES
Strands July 14, 2024 - Say my name
Theme words: ATOM, FILL, GALE, HAIRY, MERRY, PEAT, RUSTLE, WHINNY
Spangram: HOMOPHONES
Strands July 13, 2024 - Hello kitty
Theme words: BLACK, CALICO, ORANGE, TABBY, TORTOISESHELL, TUXEDO
Spangram: FURCOAT
Strands July 12, 2024 - Auto suggestion
Theme words: ACCORD, CHARGER, EQUINOX, EXPLORER, OUTBACK, SOUL
Spangram: CARMODELS
Strands July 11, 2024 - Loaded lunch
Theme words: BACON, BROCCOLI, BUTTER, CHEDDAR, CHILI, CHIVES
Spangram: BAKEDPOTATO
Strands July 10, 2024 - In Neverland
Theme words: CROCODILE, DARLING, HOOK, LAGOON, MERMAID, PIRATES
Spangram: PETERPAN
Strands July 9, 2024 - Now on exhibit
Theme words: COLLAGE, LITHOGRAPH, MURAL, PAINTING, SCULPTURE
Spangram: ARTMUSEUM
Strands July 8, 2024 - Rise and shine
Theme words: BREAKFAST, DRESS, SHOWER, SNOOZE, WAKE, WORK
Spangram: MORNINGROUTINE
Strands July 7, 2024 - Not just black and white
Theme words: CHARCOAL, FLINT, GRAPHITE, PLATINUM, SLATE, STEEL
Spangram: GRAYSCALE
Strands July 6, 2024 - By the yard
Theme words: BIRDBATH, FLAMINGO, GNOME, PLANTER, WINDSOCK
Spangram: LAWNORNAMENT
Strands July 5, 2024 - Say something
Theme words: DECLARE, EXPRESS, SIGN, SPEAK, TALK, TELL, UTTER
Spangram: ARTICULATION
Strands July 4, 2024 - Nation celebration
Theme words: FIREWORKS, FLAG, PARADE, PICNIC, SPARKLER
Spangram: INDEPENDENCEDAY
Strands July 3, 2024 - Spin your wheels
Theme words: BRAKE, CHAIN, FENDER, FRAME, KICKSTAND, PEDAL, SADDLE
Spangram: BICYCLE
Strands July 2, 2024 - Heat and eat
Theme words: BLANCH, BRAISE, DEGLAZE, FLAMBE, POACH, SIMMER, STEAM
Spangram: COOKING
Strands July 1, 2024 - We've got the beat
Theme words: CYMBAL, DRUM, GONG, RATTLE, TAMBOURINE, TRIANGLE
Spangram: PERCUSSION
Strands June 30, 2024 - Cut and color
Theme words: AMETHYST, EMERALD, GARNET, RUBY, SAPPHIRE, TOPAZ
Spangram: JEWELTONES
Strands June 29, 2024 - It's way over your head
Theme words: ASTEROID, COMET, GALAXY, MOON, PLANET, SATELLITE
Spangram: OUTERSPACE
Strands June 28, 2024 - That's my jam!
Theme words: BLUES, COUNTRY, DISCO, FOLK, JAZZ, ROCK, SALSA, SOUL
Spangram: MUSICGENRE
Strands June 27, 2024 - Better together
Theme words: BISCUITS, BURGER, CHEESE, FRIES, GRAVY, MACARONI
Spangram: COMBOMEALS
Strands June 26, 2024 - Looking good
Theme words: CHIC, DAPPER, DRIPPY, POSH, SNAZZY, SPIFFY, SWANK
Spangram: FASHIONISTA
Strands June 25, 2024 - Frame game
Theme words: ALLEY, GUTTER, LANE, PINS, SPARE, SPLIT, STRIKE, TURKEY
Spangram: BOWLING
Strands June 24, 2024 - Fine print
Theme words: ARGYLE, CHEVRON, GINGHAM, PAISLEY, STRIPES, TARTAN
Spangram: PATTERNS
Strands June 23, 2024 - Fine diners
Theme words: CHECKERS, CHILIS, OUTBACK, SIZZLER, SONIC, SUBWAY
Spangram: CHAINLINK
Strands June 22, 2024 - I love the nightlife
Theme words: AARDVARK, COYOTE, LEOPARD, OPOSSUM, SKUNK, WOMBAT
Spangram: NOCTURNAL
Strands June 21, 2024 - We do
Theme words: BOUQUET, CAKE, DANCE, FAMILY, FRIENDS, KISS, RING, VOWS
Spangram: WEDDING
Strands June 20, 2024 - They're good for a laugh
Theme words: BEWITCHED, CHEERS, COMMUNITY, FRIENDS, SCRUBS, VEEP
Spangram: SITCOMS
Strands June 19, 2024 - Home work helpers
Theme words: KEYBOARD, MONITOR, MOUSE, PRINTER, SPEAKERS, WEBCAM
Spangram: DESKTOP
Strands June 18, 2024 - It’s right under your nose!
Theme words: HANDLEBAR, HORSESHOE, PENCIL, TOOTHBRUSH, WALRUS
Spangram: MUSTACHE
Strands June 17, 2024 - Picking up the pieces
Theme words: BATTLESHIP, CLUE, MONOPOLY, RISK, SORRY, TROUBLE
Spangram: BOARDGAMES
Strands June 16, 2024 - It’s in the bag
Theme words: CHAI, CHAMOMILE, GUNPOWDER, JASMINE, MATCHA, OOLONG
Spangram: TEATIME
Strands June 15, 2024 - Deep dive
Theme words: CLAM, CORAL, LOBSTER, OCTOPUS, SHARK, SQUID, WHALE
Spangram: MARINELIFE
Strands June 14, 2024 - Take a load off!
Theme words: ARMCHAIR, CHAISE, COUCH, DIVAN, RECLINER, SOFA, STOOL
Spangram: SEATING
Strands June 13, 2024 - Good times ahead
Theme words: ANIMAL, BOAT, CRASHER, FAVOR, FOUL, HEARTY, POOPER
Spangram: AFTERPARTY
Strands June 12, 2024 - By the dozen
Theme words: CAKE, CIDER, FROSTED, GLAZED, HOLE, JELLY, POWDERED
Spangram: DOUGHNUTS
Strands June 11, 2024 - Hold up...
Theme words: BOOST, ELEVATE, EXALT, HOIST, LEVITATE, LIFT, SUPPORT
Spangram: ALLRISE
Strands June 10, 2024 - Print edition
Theme words: ARTICLE, BYLINE, CAPTION, COLUMN, FOLD, FOLIO, PAGE
Spangram: NEWSPAPER
Strands June 9, 2024 - Way to grow!
Theme words: EARTH, LOVE, PROTECTION, SEEDS, SPACE, SUNLIGHT, WATER
Spangram: GARDEN
Strands June 8, 2024 - Beat the heat
Theme words: BEACH, CAMP, CARNIVAL, HOPSCOTCH, LEMONADE, POPSICLE
Spangram: SUMMER
Strands June 7, 2024 - Sorority signs
Theme words: ALPHA, BETA, DELTA, EPSILON, GAMMA, KAPPA, SIGMA
Spangram: GREEKLETTERS
Strands June 6, 2024 - Tidal treasures
Theme words: BOTTLE, DRIFTWOOD, FOSSIL, GLASS, SHELL, STONE
Spangram: BEACHCOMBING
Strands June 5, 2024 - They're good people
Theme words: FAITH, FELICITY, GRACE, HOPE, JUSTICE, PRUDENCE
Spangram: VIRTUENAMES
Strands June 4, 2024 - Purposeful pairs
Theme words: CONQUER, DIVIDE, FORGET, FORGIVE, LEARN, WATCH
Spangram: USEFULADVICE
Strands June 3, 2024 - Better with age
Theme words: KEFIR, KIMCHI, KOMBUCHA, MISO, SAUERKRAUT, YOGURT
Spangram: FERMENTED
Strands June 2, 2024 - Nailed it!
Theme words: BASE, BUFF, CLEANSE, COLOR, FILE, MOISTURIZE, TOPPER
Spangram: MANICURE
Strands June 1, 2024 - Start the day right
Theme words: BACON, EGGS, HASH, OATMEAL, QUICHE, SAUSAGE, WAFFLE
Spangram: BREAKFAST
Strands May 31, 2024 - On the yellow brick road
Theme words: POPPIES, RAINBOW, SCARECROW, TWISTER, WIZARD
Spangram: RUBYSLIPPERS
Strands May 30, 2024 - Pump it up!
Theme words: BLOCK, CHUNKY, CONE, CUBAN, KITTEN, STILETTO, WEDGE
Spangram: HIGHHEELS
Strands May 29, 2024 - A good workout
Theme words: BIKE, CABLES, ELLIPTICAL, ROWER, TREADMILL, WEIGHTS
Spangram: FITNESS
Strands May 28, 2024 - All atwitter
Theme words: CHIRP, CLUCK, SCREECH, TRILL, TWEET, WARBLE, WHISTLE
Spangram: BIRDSONG
Strands May 27, 2024 - Noodle on this one
Theme words: BOWTIE, ELBOW, RIBBON, SHELL, SPIRAL, TUBE, WHEEL
Spangram: PASTASHAPES
Strands May 26, 2024 - Beyond Nashville
Theme words: BROOKS, CASH, HILL, PAISLEY, SWIFT, TWAIN, URBAN
Spangram: COUNTRYSTARS
Strands May 25, 2024 - Sounds delicious!
Theme words: CHILLY, LEAK, MEET, MOOSE, PAIR, SERIAL, STAKE, TIME
Spangram: HOMOPHONES
Strands May 24, 2024 - Raise a glass
Theme words: DAIQUIRI, GIMLET, MARGARITA, MOJITO, SOUR, SPRITZ
Spangram: COCKTAILS
Strands May 23, 2024 - No dice!
Theme words: CELEBRITY, CHARADES, MAFIA, TELEPHONE, TWISTER
Spangram: PARTYGAMES
Strands May 22, 2024 - Home grown
Theme words: BASIL, CORIANDER, PARSLEY, ROSEMARY, SAGE, THYME
Spangram: HERBGARDEN
Strands May 21, 2024 - At the bar
Theme words: EDIT, FAVORITES, FILE, HELP, HISTORY, TOOLS, WINDOW
Spangram: MENUITEMS
Strands May 20, 2024 - Fowl fairy tale
Theme words: BEAUTIFUL, JOURNEY, MISFIT, REFLECTION, SWAN
Spangram: UGLYDUCKLING
Strands May 19, 2024 - ✨🔥🌹💀🤩👀💐
Theme words: BOUQUET, EYES, FIRE, ROSE, SKULL, SPARKLES, STARSTRUCK
Spangram: EMOJIS
Strands May 18, 2024 - Part of the equation
Theme words: CALCULATE, DERIVE, DIVIDE, MULTIPLY, SUBTRACT
Spangram: MATHEMATICS
Strands May 17, 2024 - Looking for a mate
Theme words: BOOKEND, CHOPSTICK, EARPLUG, MITTEN, PLIER, TONG, WING
Spangram: PAIRED
Strands May 16, 2024 - Tasty!
Theme words: BITTER, PIQUANT, SALTY, SOUR, SPICY, SWEET, TART, UMAMI
Spangram: FLAVORS
Strands May 15, 2024 - American pastime
Theme words: BASE, BULLPEN, DUGOUT, INFIELD, MOUND, PLATE, STANDS
Spangram: BALLPARK
Strands May 14, 2024 - On board
Theme words: BRIE, CRACKER, FRUIT, NUTS, OLIVE, SALAMI, SPREAD
Spangram: CHARCUTERIE
Strands May 13, 2024 - Best in show
Theme words: BEAGLE, BOXER, COLLIE, HOUND, HUSKY, POODLE, SHEPHERD
Spangram: DOGPILE
Strands May 12, 2024 - Picture perfect
Theme words: CRASH, GLADIATOR, PARASITE, ROCKY, SPOTLIGHT
Spangram: OSCARWINNERS
Strands May 11, 2024 - It's a date!
Theme words: BOUTONNIERE, CORSAGE, COURT, DANCE, DRESS, TUXEDO
Spangram: PROMNIGHT
Strands May 10, 2024 - Like a rocket
Theme words: ENCOUNTER, LAUNCH, ORBIT, REENTRY, SPLASHDOWN
Spangram: SPACEFLIGHT
Strands May 9, 2024 - Tap to play
Theme words: BOULDER, CASTLE, RAMP, TUNNEL, WATERFALL, WINDMILL
Spangram: MINIGOLF
Strands May 8, 2024 - Can you digit?
Theme words: BACON, BINARY, DANCE, LUCKY, SERIAL, TELEPHONE, WHOLE
Spangram: NUMBERS
Strands May 7, 2024 - Can you dig it?
Theme words: ANTIMONY, ARSENIC, BISMUTH, COPPER, GOLD, SILVER
Spangram: HEAVYMETAL
Strands May 6, 2024 - Signed, Sealed, Delivered
Theme words: BILL, INVITE, LETTER, MAGAZINE, PACKAGE, POSTCARD
Spangram: SNAILMAIL
Strands May 5, 2024 - Tools for the job
Theme words: EDGER, GLOVES, RAKE, SHEARS, SHOVEL, TRIMMER, TROWEL
Spangram: YARDWORK
Strands May 4, 2024 - The horror
Theme words: HALLOWEEN, HOSTEL, POLTERGEIST, PSYCHO, SCREAM
Spangram: SCARYMOVIE
Strands May 3, 2024 - A shade envious?
Theme words: ARTICHOKE, EMERALD, FOREST, JUNGLE, OLIVE, PISTACHIO
Spangram: GREENS
Strands May 2, 2024 - What's my line?
Theme words: BUMBLEBEE, CHIPMUNK, CLOWNFISH, SKUNK, TIGER, ZEBRA
Spangram: STRIPED
Strands May 1, 2024 - A token of our appreciation
Theme words: IRON, PENGUIN, RACECAR, SHIP, THIMBLE, WHEELBARROW
Spangram: MONOPOLY
Strands April 30, 2024 - Pour it on
Theme words: AIOLI, KETCHUP, MAYO, MUSTARD, SRIRACHA, TZATZIKI
Spangram: CONDIMENT
Strands April 29, 2024 - Name dropping
Theme words: BRANDY, COMMON, JEWEL, MEATLOAF, PINK, PRINCE, SEAL
Spangram: MUSICIANS
Strands April 28, 2024 - Coming clean
Theme words: CONDITIONER, RAZOR, SHAMPOO, SOAP, SPONGE, WASHCLOTH
Spangram: SHOWER
Strands April 27, 2024 - Call me?
Theme words: ADMIRAL, DOCTOR, PROFESSOR, QUEEN, REVEREND, SENATOR
Spangram: TITLES
Strands April 26, 2024 - Staff members
Theme words: CLEF, FLAT, MEASURE, NATURAL, REST, SHARP, SIGNATURE
Spangram: NOTATION
Strands April 25, 2024 - That’s cap!
Theme words: BEANIE, BERET, BONNET, CROWN, FEDORA, HELMET, TURBAN
Spangram: HEADWEAR
Strands April 24, 2024 - This is a puzzle
Theme words: CONUNDRUM, ENIGMA, MYSTERY, QUANDARY, RIDDLE
Spangram: BRAINTEASERS
Strands April 23, 2024 - As easy as pie
Theme words: BUTTER, FLOUR, PECAN, SALT, SUGAR, SYRUP, VANILLA
Spangram: INGREDIENTS
Strands April 22, 2024 - Character class
Theme words: ASSASSIN, BARD, HUNTER, KNIGHT, MAGE, ROGUE, SORCERER
Spangram: FANTASY
Strands April 21, 2024 - That’s life!
Theme words: CRAWL, DRIVE, GRADUATE, MARRY, RETIRE, SPEAK, VOTE
Spangram: MILESTONES
Strands April 20, 2024 - Walk this way
Theme words: AMBLE, MARCH, SAUNTER, STROLL, STRUT, TREK, TRUDGE
Spangram: PEDESTRIAN
Strands April 19, 2024 - Get to work!
Theme words: COMEDY, MUSIC, NEWS, SPORTS, TALK, TRAFFIC, WEATHER
Spangram: DRIVETIME
Strands April 18, 2024 - Sew what?
Theme words: CLOTH, NEEDLE, PATCH, SEAM, STITCH, THIMBLE, THREAD
Spangram: TAILORING
Strands April 17, 2024 - The long run
Theme words: COURSE, GAIT, NUTRITION, PACE, SPEED, TRACK, TRAINER
Spangram: MARATHON
Strands April 16, 2024 - On the grid
Theme words: CABLE, ELECTRIC, HEAT, INTERNET, TELEPHONE, WATER
Spangram: UTILITIES
Strands April 15, 2024 - This and that
Theme words: ERROR, GIVE, MIRRORS, PEACE, QUIET, SMOKE, TAKE, TRIAL
Spangram: PARTNERS
Strands April 14, 2024 - Join the club!
Theme words: BACON, LETTUCE, MAYONNAISE, PICKLE, TOMATO, TURKEY
Spangram: SANDWICH
Strands April 13, 2024 - Group think
Theme words: HEART, JOURNEY, NIRVANA, OASIS, POISON, QUEEN, RUSH
Spangram: ROCKBANDS
Strands April 12, 2024 - You can say that again!
Theme words: CANCAN, COUSCOUS, GOGO, MAMA, MURMUR, POMPOM, TUTU
Spangram: REPETITION
Strands April 11, 2024 - It’s all in your head
Theme words: DAYDREAM, FANTASY, FIGMENT, ILLUSION, REVERIE
Spangram: MAKEBELIEVE
Strands April 10, 2024 - In closing
Theme words: ALWAYS, BEST, CHEERS, REGARDS, SINCERELY, THANKS
Spangram: SIGNINGOFF
Strands April 9, 2024 - Can I have my quarter back?
Theme words: COWBOY, DOLPHIN, PANTHER, PATRIOT, RAVEN, TITAN
Spangram: TEAMPLAYERS
Strands April 8, 2024 - It goes by fast
Theme words: CENTURY, DECADE, HOUR, MINUTE, MONTH, SECOND, WEEK
Spangram: TIMEPIECES
Strands April 7, 2024 - This’ll all blow over
Theme words: BALLOON, BUBBLE, EYELASH, FEATHER, PAPER, STRAW
Spangram: LIGHTWEIGHT
Strands April 6, 2024 - Picture this
Theme words: CAMERA, FILTER, FLASH, LENS, LIGHT, TIMER, TRIPOD
Spangram: PHOTOGRAPHY
Strands April 5, 2024 - Am I blushing?
Theme words: BURGUNDY, CARDINAL, CINNAMON, STRAWBERRY, TOMATO
Spangram: REDALERT
Strands April 4, 2024 - Consumerism
Theme words: BACON, BREAD, CABBAGE, CHIPS, CLAM, DOUGH, LETTUCE
Spangram: LUNCHMONEY
Strands April 3, 2024 - Play time!
Theme words: CABARET, CAROUSEL, CATS, GREASE, HAIRSPRAY, WICKED
Spangram: BROADWAY
Strands April 2, 2024 - Rolling in the aisles
Theme words: BAKERY, DAIRY, FROZEN, MEATS, PRODUCE, SEAFOOD
Spangram: GROCERYSTORE
Strands April 1, 2024 - What’s so funny?
Theme words: CHORTLE, CHUCKLE, GUFFAW, HOOT, LAUGH, ROAR, TITTER
Spangram: HILARIOUS
Strands March 31, 2024 - It’s lit!
Theme words: ANGLERFISH, BULB, FIREFLY, LANTERN, NEON, STAR
Spangram: ILLUMINATION
Strands March 30, 2024 - Camouflage
Theme words: CHEETAH, DALMATIAN, GIRAFFE, HYENA, LADYBUG, LEOPARD
Spangram: SPOTTY
Strands March 29, 2024 - Pardon my French!
Theme words: APERITIF, BERET, BUREAU, CHAUFFEUR, CHIC, LIAISON
Spangram: LOANWORDS
Strands March 28, 2024 - Off the shelf
Theme words: BIOGRAPHY, FANTASY, FICTION, HUMOR, MYSTERY, ROMANCE
Spangram: GENRES
Strands March 27, 2024 - This is where I draw the line
Theme words: CARTOON, COMIC, DESIGN, DOODLE, PORTRAIT, SKETCH
Spangram: GRAPHICART
Strands March 26, 2024 - That’s fantastic!
Theme words: CENTAUR, CYCLOPS, DRAGON, FAIRY, MERMAID, OGRE
Spangram: MYTHOLOGICAL
Strands March 25, 2024 - Sign language
Theme words: ARCHER, BULL, GOAT, SCALES, SCORPION, TWINS, VIRGIN
Spangram: ASTROLOGY
Strands March 24, 2024 - Lock steps
Theme words: APPLY, CONDITION, LATHER, MOISTURIZE, RINSE, TOWEL
Spangram: HAIRCARE
Strands March 23, 2024 - Romeo and Juliet
Theme words: BALCONY, FEUD, KISS, LOVE, POISON, TRAGEDY, TRYST
Spangram: STARCROSSED
Strands March 22, 2024 - Animal sounds
Theme words: CHORAL, DEAR, GRISLY, HOARSE, MOUSSE, MUSCLE, WAIL
Spangram: HOMOPHONES
Strands March 21, 2024 - What’s the issue?
Theme words: HIGHLIGHTS, PEOPLE, SEVENTEEN, TIME, VOGUE, WIRED
Spangram: MAGAZINES
Strands March 20, 2024 - Back and forth
Theme words: CIVIC, KAYAK, LEVEL, MADAM, NOON, RACECAR, ROTATOR
Spangram: PALINDROME
Strands March 19, 2024 - That’s fortunate
Theme words: HORSESHOE, LADYBUG, PENNY, SHAMROCK, WISHBONE
Spangram: LUCKYCHARMS
Strands March 18, 2024 - World piece
Theme words: DESERT, FOREST, MARSH, MOUNTAIN, PLAIN, SWAMP, TUNDRA
Spangram: TERRAIN
Strands March 17, 2024 - Outside interests
Theme words: BLIZZARD, HAIL, RAIN, SNOW, STORM, SUNSHINE, TORNADO
Spangram: FORECAST
Strands March 16, 2024 - Grow up!
Theme words: ADULT, BABY, FOAL, FROG, HORSE, LAMB, SHEEP, TADPOLE
Spangram: PARENTHOOD
Strands March 15, 2024 - Old haunts
Theme words: GHOST, PHANTOM, SHADE, SPECTER, SPIRIT, WRAITH
Spangram: SUPERNATURAL
Strands March 14, 2024 - Get animated
Theme words: BUGS, COYOTE, DAFFY, FOGHORN, PORKY, ROADRUNNER
Spangram: LOONEYTUNES
Strands March 13, 2024 - One thousand followers
Theme words: CANYON, CENTRAL, JURY, PIANO, PRIZE, RAPIDS, SLAM
Spangram: GRANDFINALE
Strands March 12, 2024 - Ruler’s decree
Theme words: FATHOM, FOOT, FURLONG, INCH, LEAGUE, METER, YARD
Spangram: MEASUREMENTS
Strands March 11, 2024 - To put it mildly
Theme words: DARN, FUDGE, GADZOOKS, GOLLY, HECK, JEEPERS, SHOOT
Spangram: EUPHEMISMS
Strands March 10, 2024 - Sounds good to me
Theme words: GUITAR, HARP, PIANO, SAXOPHONE, TRUMPET, VIOLIN
Spangram: INSTRUMENTS
Strands March 9, 2024 - FRAGILE: handle with care
Theme words: BREAD, HEART, MOLD, PROMISE, RECORD, SILENCE, SWEAT
Spangram: BREAKABLE
Strands March 8, 2024 - Do the do
Theme words: BEEHIVE, BRAID, DREADS, MOHAWK, PONYTAIL, TOPKNOT
Spangram: HAIRSTYLE
Strands March 7, 2024 - Don’t do it!
Theme words: ENVY, GLUTTONY, GREED, LUST, PRIDE, SLOTH, WRATH
Spangram: CARDINALSINS
Strands March 6, 2024 - I gotta dip!
Theme words: AVOCADO, CILANTRO, GARLIC, JALAPENO, LIME, TOMATO
Spangram: GUACAMOLE
Strands March 5, 2024 - She’ll have a ball
Theme words: DANCE, MIDNIGHT, PRINCE, PUMPKIN, SLIPPER, SPELL
Spangram: CINDERELLA
Strands March 4, 2024 - Mark my words
Theme words: APOSTROPHE, COLON, COMMA, HYPHEN, PERIOD, SLASH
Spangram: PUNCTUATION
Every NYT Strands puzzle ever published is listed here by date, with the theme, all theme words, and the Spangram. The NYT has past puzzles behind a paywall on their official site, making this archive one of the only ways to review, revisit, or catch up on any game you missed.
What Makes Strands Different?
Strands is a blend of Spelling Bee, Connections, and classic word search.
Players connect letters in a 6×8 grid to find theme words (highlighted in blue) and one Spangram (highlighted in yellow.)
Unlike a traditional word search, links can be made in any direction: up, down, left, right, diagonally, or in a zig-zag pattern. Every letter on the board is used.
The Spangram
The Spangram is what sets Strands apart from every other word puzzle. It describes the puzzle’s theme and must touch two opposite sides of the board.
It can be a single word or a phrase. Finding the Spangram early divides the grid and makes surrounding theme words significantly easier to spot. It’s both the hardest element to find and the most useful one to find first.
Browse the archive long enough and the puzzle’s construction logic becomes visible. Themes range from the straightforward to the delightfully oblique. The best Spangrams are ones that seem obvious in hindsight but resist discovery until the very end, such as a two-word phrase hiding in plain sight across the full width of the board.
Using the Archive
When you get stuck, you can earn hints by finding three non-theme words. Each entry in this archive lists the theme, the Spangram, and all theme words. Use as much or as little as you need.
Useful links: Today's hint | Yesterday's hint