Strands – Free Online Themed Word Search Game

How to Play Strands

1. Read the theme hint at the top of the board.
2. Drag across adjacent letters to form words related to the theme.
3. Find all themed words and the special spangram to complete the puzzle.
4. Valid non-theme words earn hints — every 3 gives you 1 hint.
5. The spangram is a special word that spans the grid and ties the theme together.

Tips for Solving Strands

• Start with the theme hint — it tells you what all the words have in common.
• Look for longer words first, especially the spangram.
• Every letter in the grid is part of a themed word, so no cell is wasted.
• If you're stuck, try finding any valid word to earn hints.

About Strands

Strands is a themed word search puzzle where every letter in the grid belongs to exactly one answer word. Find all the themed words and the spangram to complete the puzzle. A new puzzle is available daily, or play unlimited mode for endless fun.