What is Strands?
Find hidden words in a 6x8 letter grid. Each puzzle has a theme and a special Spangram.
Rules
Connect adjacent letters (up, down, left, right, diagonal) — you can turn corners.
Words must be at least 4 letters long.
Theme words turn green when found.
The Spangram spans edge-to-edge and turns gold.
Every letter is used exactly once across all words.
Hints
Find 3 non-theme words to earn 1 hint. Click the Hint button to use it.
Spangram
The Spangram is the key. It spans from one edge of the grid to the opposite edge (left to right or top to bottom) and reveals the puzzle's theme.
Tips
Read the theme first and brainstorm related words.
Hunt for the Spangram early — it unlocks everything.
Use the Shuffle button to see the grid from a fresh angle.
No penalties for wrong guesses — experiment freely.