π§© What is Strands?
Find hidden words in a 6Γ8 letter grid. Each puzzle has a theme and a special Spangram.
π― Rules
β’ Connect adjacent letters (βββββ) β can turn corners, no straight line needed
β’ Words must be at least 4 letters long
β’ Theme words turn blue when found
β’ The Spangram spans edge-to-edge and turns gold
β’ Every letter is used exactly once across all words
π‘ Hints
Find 3 non-theme words β earn 1 hint. Click the π‘ button to use it.
π Spangram
The Spangram is the key! It spans from one edge of the grid to the opposite edge (leftβright or topβbottom) and reveals the puzzle's theme.
π± Tips
β’ Read the theme first and brainstorm related words
β’ Hunt for the Spangram early β it unlocks everything
β’ Use the Shuffle button to see the grid from a fresh angle
β’ No penalties for wrong guesses β experiment freely!