Strands

A 6x8 letter grid hides a set of words on a loosely hinted theme, traced through adjacent letters in any direction, plus a spangram that names the theme and touches two opposite sides. Every letter belongs to exactly one answer. Finding three valid non-theme words earns a hint that highlights a theme word.

How you play

Find words in a grid

Languages

English

Daily puzzle

Yes

Unlimited mode

No

Made by

The New York Times

• 8.3
  Waffle

  Swap letters to fix six words in a grid
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• 7.7
  Squaredle

  Find every word hidden in a letter grid
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• 7.6S
  SpellTower

  Clear a tower of letters by tracing words
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• 7.5T
  Typeshift

  Slide letter columns to spell words
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• 7.4B
  Bongo

  Place letter tiles to build high-scoring words
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• 7.3
  Squareword

  Deduce a 5x5 square of interlocking words
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• 7.2
  Crosswordle

  Swap letters to rebuild a crossword grid
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• 7.1
  Beat Me at Boggle

  Outscore the creator on a Boggle board
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