Strands
A word search with a twist: find hidden words in a letter grid and uncover the day's theme
- Price
- Free, paid extras. Today's puzzle is free; the archive is for subscribers
- Platforms
- Web, iOS, Android
- Language
- English
- Features
- Daily, Mobile app, Archive
- Categories
- Word puzzles, NYT games
- Link checked
What is Strands?
Strands is a word search with a twist: you find hidden words in a grid of letters and uncover the theme of the day. There is one puzzle a day, and hints are available in the app
Today's puzzle is free to play. Subscribers get the archive and play with no pre-game ads. It runs on the web, iOS and Android, in English
How to play Strands
Find the hidden words in the letter grid and work out the theme that links them
Modes and features
- Daily puzzle
- Hints in the app
- Archive for subscribers
Strands alternatives
Looking for games like Strands? The closest ones in our catalog share its category or its features: Spelling Bee, Smartle, Connections, Fissle. Each has its own page with the details
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Connections
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Fissle
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Redacted
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Strands: quick answers
What is Strands?
A word search with a twist: find hidden words in a letter grid and uncover the day's theme
How do you play Strands?
Find the hidden words in the letter grid and work out the theme that links them
Is Strands free?
Strands is free to play in part, with paid extras. Today's puzzle is free; the archive is for subscribers
How often is there a new Strands puzzle?
Strands has a new puzzle every day
Where can I play Strands?
Strands runs on: Web, iOS, Android
What are some games like Strands?
Try Spelling Bee, Smartle, Connections and Fissle. Each one has its own page here with the details
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