Free Strands Puzzle
Find themed words hidden in the letter grid.
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Free Strands Word Hunt — Find Themed Words in the Grid
Strands is a themed word-hunt puzzle played on an 8×6 grid of letters. Your goal is to find every word that belongs to the day's theme — words can go in any direction and even curve through the grid. One special word, the Spangram, connects two opposite edges of the grid and ties the theme together. Find 3 non-theme words to unlock a hint. Easy themes are obvious (Coffee Orders, Office Snacks); Hard themes are abstract and misdirecting. Select words by clicking and dragging across adjacent letters.
How do you play Strands?
Drag across adjacent letters (including diagonals) to select a word. Theme words highlight blue when found. The Spangram highlights gold. Find 3 non-theme valid words to unlock a hint button.
What is the Spangram in Strands?
The Spangram is a special theme-related word that connects two opposite sides of the grid. Finding it turns those cells gold and is a key milestone in solving the puzzle.
Is this Strands puzzle free?
Yes, completely free. Play at Easy, Medium or Hard difficulty with no account or download required.