📂 NYT Strands Answer Archive – Past Solutions & Hints by Date

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📆 October 2026

October 04, 2026 - Theme: Grab your tokens - Spangram: ARCADEGAMES - Words: ASTEROIDS, CENTIPEDE, FROGGER, PONG, SCRAMBLE
October 03, 2026 - Theme: A figment of your imagination - Spangram: WILLOTHEWISP - Words: CHIMERA, ILLUSION, MIRAGE, PHANTASM, SPECTER
October 02, 2026 - Theme: On the sly ... - Spangram: SNEAKINGAROUND - Words: COVERT, DEVIOUS, FURTIVE, SHIFTY, STEALTHY
October 01, 2026 - Theme: Things fall apart - Spangram: BEYONDREPAIR - Words: BREAK, COLLAPSE, CRUMBLE, DISSOLVE, FRAGMENT

📆 September 2026

September 30, 2026 - Theme: An instrumental destination - Spangram: MUSICSTORE - Words: AMPLIFIER, CAPO, DRUMS, GUITAR, PIANO, PICK, SYNTH
September 29, 2026 - Theme: Have a heart - Spangram: CARDIOVASCULAR - Words: ARTERY, ATRIUM, BLOOD, PRESSURE, PULSE, VEIN
September 28, 2026 - Theme: A form of art - Spangram: SCULPTURE - Words: BRONZE, CLAY, GLASS, MARBLE, SOAPSTONE, STEEL, WOOD
September 27, 2026 - Theme: It's skin deep - Spangram: BEAUTYCARE - Words: CLEANSER, MOISTURIZER, SERUM, SUNSCREEN, TONER
September 26, 2026 - Theme: A breath of fresh air - Spangram: GENTLEWIND - Words: BREEZE, CURRENT, FLURRY, GUST, PUFF, WHIFF, ZEPHYR
September 25, 2026 - Theme: 1✖️1, etc ... - Spangram: SQUARENUMBER - Words: EIGHTYONE, FOUR, NINE, THIRTYSIX, TWENTYFIVE
September 24, 2026 - Theme: Just outside your door - Spangram: BACKYARD - Words: FORT, POOL, SANDBOX, SWINGS, TRAMPOLINE, TREEHOUSE
September 23, 2026 - Theme: Practically paleolithic - Spangram: THATSOLDNEWS - Words: ANCIENT, ARCHAIC, BYGONE, PRIMEVAL, TIMEWORN
September 22, 2026 - Theme: Day and night shift - Spangram: FALLEQUINOX - Words: CHANGEOVER, PROGRESSION, SWITCH, TRANSITION
September 21, 2026 - Theme: It's back! - Spangram: NINETIESTREND - Words: GRUNGE, LYCRA, NEON, SCRUNCHIES, TRACKSUITS
September 20, 2026 - Theme: Putting on airs - Spangram: GRANDIOSITY - Words: BLUSTER, BOAST, BRAG, FLEX, GLOAT, POSTURE, STRUT
September 19, 2026 - Theme: Shiver me timbers! - Spangram: TALKLIKEAPIRATE - Words: ARRR, AVAST, HEARTIES, MATEY, SAVVY, YOHOHO
September 18, 2026 - Theme: Shake on it - Spangram: LETSMAKEADEAL - Words: AGREEMENT, CONTRACT, COVENANT, PACT, TREATY
September 17, 2026 - Theme: A little comic relief - Spangram: THEFUNNYPAGES - Words: BLONDIE, MUTTS, PEANUTS, PICKLES, ZIPPY, ZITS
September 16, 2026 - Theme: Hard not to notice - Spangram: EYECATCHING - Words: BRIGHT, FLASHY, JAZZY, STRIKING, VIBRANT, VIVID
September 15, 2026 - Theme: If you build it - Spangram: HARDWARE - Words: ANCHOR, BOLT, BRACKET, HINGE, JOIST, KNOB, NAIL, SCREW
September 14, 2026 - Theme: OH MY GOSH!! - Spangram: THATSSHOCKING - Words: EXCLAIM, FREEZE, GASP, RECOIL, SHUDDER, START
September 09, 2026 - Theme: Over and out(side) - Spangram: SUNANDSHADE - Words: ARBOR, BOWER, CANOPY, GAZEBO, PAVILION, PERGOLA
September 08, 2026 - Theme: It's elementary! - Spangram: BACKTOSCHOOL - Words: CUBBY, DESK, EASEL, GLOBE, MARKERS, WHITEBOARD
September 07, 2026 - Theme: It's a deal! - Spangram: MEETMEHALFWAY - Words: AGREE, COMPROMISE, NEGOTIATE, SETTLE, SHARE
September 06, 2026 - Theme: I've seen better - Spangram: NOTHINGSPECIAL - Words: ADEQUATE, ALRIGHT, AVERAGE, MEDIOCRE, OKAY
September 05, 2026 - Theme: Informally known as - Spangram: CRITTER - Words: BUDGIE, CHIMP, CROC, GATOR, HIPPO, PEKE, RATTLER, RHINO
September 04, 2026 - Theme: To the rescue - Spangram: HEROES - Words: BRAVE, COURAGEOUS, FEARLESS, INTREPID, LIONHEARTED
September 03, 2026 - Theme: Hike! - Spangram: FOOTBALL - Words: DOWN, KICK, PASS, PLAY, RUSH, STADIUM, TACKLE, UPRIGHT
September 02, 2026 - Theme: All will be revealed - Spangram: COMETOLIGHT - Words: ARISE, EMERGE, MANIFEST, MATERIALIZE, SURFACE
September 01, 2026 - Theme: Called by your calling - Spangram: WORKINGTITLE - Words: DETECTIVE, DOCTOR, OFFICER, PROFESSOR, RABBI

📆 August 2026

August 31, 2026 - Theme: With a little elbow grease - Spangram: POWERWASH - Words: BLEACH, CLEANSER, DETERGENT, SCRUB, SOAP, SOLVENT
August 30, 2026 - Theme: Hardly eager - Spangram: IDRATHERNOT - Words: AVERSE, HESITANT, LOATH, RELUCTANT, UNWILLING
August 29, 2026 - Theme: Now we're cooking! - Spangram: SOUNDSTASTY - Words: BUBBLE, CRACKLE, GURGLE, HISS, SIZZLE, SPLATTER
August 28, 2026 - Theme: On this day in 1963 - Spangram: IHAVEADREAM - Words: BROTHERHOOD, FREEDOM, HOPE, JUSTICE, TOGETHER
August 27, 2026 - Theme: Spiraling definitions - Spangram: WHATATWIST - Words: DANCE, DISTORTION, HAIRSTYLE, SPRAIN, SURPRISE
August 26, 2026 - Theme: All in a day's work - Spangram: PARTOFTHEJOB - Words: ASSIGNMENT, CHORE, DUTY, ERRAND, PROJECT, TASK
August 25, 2026 - Theme: Enjoying nature - Spangram: TAKEAHIKE - Words: CANTEEN, MARKER, PATH, TRAILHEAD, WILDLIFE, WOODS
August 24, 2026 - Theme: You can't eat just one - Spangram: COOKIEJAR - Words: MACAROON, SNAP, SNICKERDOODLE, SNOWBALL, SPRITZ
August 23, 2026 - Theme: An epic journey - Spangram: THEODYSSEY - Words: CYCLOPS, KING, SHIP, SIRENS, SUITORS, UNDERWORLD
August 22, 2026 - Theme: Peak Americana - Spangram: MOUNTAINRANGE - Words: CASCADE, GREEN, ROCKY, SAWTOOTH, SMOKY, WHITE
August 21, 2026 - Theme: Celebrate! - Spangram: LIFESAPARTY - Words: BANGER, BASH, FESTIVITY, RAGER, SHINDIG, SOIREE
August 20, 2026 – Theme: Split superlatives – Spangram: YOURETHE – Words: BEES, BEST, CATS, GOLD, KNEES, PAJAMAS, STANDARD, VERY
August 19, 2026 – Theme: For better or wurst – Spangram: TOPDOGS – Words: CHEESE, KETCHUP, MUSTARD, ONION, RELISH, SAUERKRAUT
August 18, 2026 – Theme: Fool me once … – Spangram: CHARLATAN – Words: BAMBOOZLE, BILK, DECEIVE, DUPE, HOODWINK, MISLEAD
August 17, 2026 – Theme: On a bender – Spangram: BODYJOINTS – Words: ANKLE, ELBOW, KNEE, KNUCKLE, NECK, SHOULDER, WRIST
August 16, 2026 – Theme: Learn by doing – Spangram: JOBTRAINING – Words: APPRENTICE, DISCIPLE, INTERN, MENTEE, PROTEGE
August 15, 2026 – Theme: Sacred space – Spangram: INCHURCH – Words: ALTAR, BIBLE, CANDLES, HYMNAL, LECTERN, PEWS, PULPIT
August 14, 2026 – Theme: Discovered by accident – Spangram: INVENTIONS – Words: MICROWAVE, PENICILLIN, PLASTIC, SLINKY, VELCRO
August 13, 2026 – Theme: Coming in hot – Spangram: FIREBRAND – Words: FERVENT, FIERCE, HEATED, INTENSE, TORRID, ZEALOUS
August 12, 2026 – Theme: Making a difference – Spangram: PHILANTHROPY – Words: BESTOW, CONTRIBUTE, DONATE, ENDOW, GIVE, GRANT
August 11, 2026 – Theme: Fresh from the market – Spangram: SUMMERHARVEST – Words: CARROT, CORN, MELON, PEPPER, TOMATO, ZUCCHINI
August 09, 2026 – Theme: Isn’t that a bit much? – Spangram: IMWORTHIT – Words: EXTRAVAGANCE, FRILLS, INDULGENCE, LUXURY, TREAT
August 08, 2026 – Theme: It has its ups and downs – Spangram: ROLLERCOASTER – Words: CORKSCREW, CUTBACK, DROP, LOOP, TRACK, TUNNEL
August 07, 2026 – Theme: Struggling to find the words – Spangram: WHATCHAMACALLIT – Words: DINGUS, DOOHICKEY, GIZMO, THINGAMAJIGGY
August 06, 2026 – Theme: Blossoming forth – Spangram: FLOWERINGTREE – Words: CHERRY, DOGWOOD, HAWTHORN, MAGNOLIA, REDBUD
August 05, 2026 – Theme: All things considered – Spangram: BRAINSTORMING – Words: CONCEPT, IDEA, NOTION, OPINION, PLAN, THOUGHT
August 04, 2026 – Theme: Staying healthy – Spangram: PHARMACY – Words: CONSULT, COUNTER, IMMUNIZATION, MEDICINE, REFILL
August 03, 2026 – Theme: There’s nothing like it – Spangram: ONEOFAKIND – Words: EXCLUSIVE, ONLY, SINGULAR, SOLE, SPECIAL, UNIQUE
August 02, 2026 – Theme: Eyes on the prize – Spangram: AIMHIGH – Words: AMBITION, GOAL, INTENTION, OBJECTIVE, PLAN, PURPOSE
August 01, 2026 – Theme: “As if!” – Spangram: GETREAL – Words: ABSURD, LAUGHABLE, LUDICROUS, PREPOSTEROUS, SILLY

📆 July 2026

July 31, 2026 – Theme: Summer sign – Spangram: LEOTHELION – Words: BOLD, BOSSY, CHARMING, DRAMATIC, GENEROUS, LOYAL
July 30, 2026 – Theme: Trade names – Spangram: ARTISANS – Words: COOPER, JOINER, MASON, POTTER, SMITH, TANNER, WEAVER
July 29, 2026 – Theme: A made man – Spangram: FABRICATED – Words: DOLL, DUMMY, FIGURINE, MANNEQUIN, PUPPET, STATUE
July 28, 2026 – Theme: Leave nothing out – Spangram: ITSALLTHERE – Words: COMPLETE, ENTIRE, FULL, TOTAL, UNDIVIDED, WHOLE
July 27, 2026 – Theme: Let the journey begin – Spangram: TRAINSTATION – Words: BENCH, COUNTER, KIOSK, PLATFORM, TICKET, TRACK
July 26, 2026 – Theme: All-knowing – Spangram: BIGBRAIN – Words: AUTHORITY, EXPERT, GURU, MAVEN, PUNDIT, SPECIALIST
July 25, 2026 – Theme: Frocks and smocks – Spangram: YOUWEARITWELL – Words: DIRNDL, GOWN, KIMONO, MUUMUU, PINAFORE, TUNIC
July 24, 2026 – Theme: There’s more where that came from – Spangram: ANDTHENSOME – Words: EXCESS, EXTRA, LEFTOVER, SPARE, SURPLUS, UNUSED
July 23, 2026 – Theme: Hail to the chief petty officer – Spangram: NAVYRANKS – Words: ADMIRAL, COMMANDER, ENSIGN, LIEUTENANT, RECRUIT
July 22, 2026 – Theme: “What is …” – Spangram: INJEOPARDY – Words: ANSWER, BOARD, BUZZER, CATEGORY, QUESTION, WAGER
July 21, 2026 – Theme: Write there – Spangram: STATIONERY – Words: CARD, ENVELOPE, FILE, LETTERHEAD, NOTEPAD, SHEET
July 20, 2026 – Theme: Small talk – Spangram: ITSYBITSY – Words: LITTLE, MICROSCOPIC, MINIATURE, MINUSCULE, TINY
July 19, 2026 – Theme: Big talk – Spangram: SUPERSIZEIT – Words: BEHEMOTH, COLOSSUS, GIANT, LEVIATHAN, MAMMOTH
July 18, 2026 – Theme: A healthy breakfast – Spangram: BOWLOFGRANOLA – Words: CRUNCHY, NUTTY, OATY, SALTY, SWEET, WHOLESOME
July 17, 2026 – Theme: Categorically speaking – Spangram: TRIVIALPURSUIT – Words: ENTERTAINMENT, GEOGRAPHY, NATURE, SPORTS
July 16, 2026 – Theme: “Rerouting …” – Spangram: CHANGECOURSE – Words: DEVIATE, PIVOT, SWERVE, TACK, TURN, VEER, ZIGZAG
July 15, 2026 – Theme: Rose-colored glasses – Spangram: PIEINTHESKY – Words: IDEALISTIC, IMPRACTICAL, QUIXOTIC, ROMANTIC
July 14, 2026 – Theme: Make yourself comfortable – Spangram: HAVEASEAT – Words: BEANBAG, CHAIR, OTTOMAN, RECLINER, ROCKER, THRONE
July 13, 2026 – Theme: Just what I needed – Spangram: HITSTHESPOT – Words: DELIGHTFUL, ENJOYABLE, PLEASANT, SATISFYING
July 12, 2026 – Theme: In the Big Apple – Spangram: EMPIRESTATE – Words: BAGEL, BODEGA, BOROUGH, DELI, STOOP, SUBWAY, TAXI
July 11, 2026 – Theme: Fishy fare – Spangram: CASSEROLE – Words: CHEESE, MILK, NOODLES, PEAS, PEPPER, SALT, SOUP, TUNA
July 10, 2026 – Theme: “I think …” – Spangram: WECANMAKEIT – Words: BELIEVE, GOOD, HASTE, HISTORY, LOVE, MERRY, SENSE
July 09, 2026 – Theme: On the lips – Spangram: KISSANDMAKEUP – Words: BALM, GLOSS, LINER, PLUMPER, STAIN, STICK, TINT
July 08, 2026 – Theme: Here comes trouble – Spangram: LITTLEDEVIL – Words: HELLION, RAPSCALLION, SCAMP, WHIPPERSNAPPER
July 07, 2026 – Theme: Hitching a ride – Spangram: IGETAROUND – Words: BUGGY, CARRIAGE, CART, SLEIGH, STAGECOACH, WAGON
July 06, 2026 – Theme: The growing season – Spangram: SUMMERTIME – Words: BLOOM, BURGEON, EXPAND, FLOURISH, SPREAD, THRIVE
July 05, 2026 – Theme: Barking up the right tree – Spangram: HUNTINGBREEDS – Words: HOUND, POINTER, RETRIEVER, SPANIEL, TERRIER
July 04, 2026 – Theme: Ooh! – Spangram: FIREWORKS – Words: BRIGHT, COLORFUL, DAZZLING, EXCITING, SPARKLING
July 03, 2026 – Theme: It’s like talking to a brick wall – Spangram: NOTBUDGING – Words: FIRM, HEADSTRONG, OBSTINATE, STUBBORN, WILLFUL
July 02, 2026 – Theme: Added flavor – Spangram: GETSAUCY – Words: BECHAMEL, MARINARA, SRIRACHA, TERIYAKI, TZATZIKI
July 01, 2026 – Theme: Not a red herring – Spangram: TELLTALESIGN – Words: CLUE, EVIDENCE, HINT, INDICATION, INTIMATION

📆 June 2026

June 30, 2026 – Theme: “And … action!” – Spangram: THATSSHOWBIZ – Words: CAST, CREW, DIRECTOR, EDITOR, PRODUCER, WRITER
June 29, 2026 – Theme: The mark of a good composer – Spangram: MUSICALSTAFF – Words: ACCIDENTAL, BRACKET, CLEF, MEASURE, NOTE, REST
June 28, 2026 – Theme: March in June – Spangram: PRIDEMONTH – Words: CELEBRATION, DRAG, FLAGS, PARADE, RAINBOW, RALLY
June 27, 2026 – Theme: Suite re-lease – Spangram: APARTMENTS – Words: CONDO, EFFICIENCY, FLAT, LOFT, PENTHOUSE, STUDIO
June 26, 2026 – Theme: “I’ll gobble you up!” – Spangram: BILLYGOATSGRUFF – Words: BRIDGE, BROTHERS, HORNS, PASS, THREE, TROLL
June 25, 2026 – Theme: Just relax – Spangram: SPATREATMENT – Words: ACUPUNCTURE, AROMATHERAPY, FACIAL, MASSAGE
June 24, 2026 – Theme: Just chill – Spangram: BEVERAGECOOLERS – Words: BEER, JUICE, KOMBUCHA, SELTZER, SODA, WATER
June 23, 2026 – Theme: A whole new world – Spangram: MINECRAFT – Words: ARMOR, BLOCK, BUILDING, FOOD, PORTAL, STORAGE, TOOL
June 22, 2026 – Theme: Heebie-jeebies – Spangram: GOOSEBUMPS – Words: BUTTERFLIES, CREEPS, JITTERS, SHIVERS, WILLIES
June 21, 2026 – Theme: That’s included! – Spangram: HOTELAMENITIES – Words: BREAKFAST, FRIDGE, INTERNET, LAUNDRY, SAFE
June 20, 2026 – Theme: Knicks knack – Spangram: GARDENPARTY – Words: CHANT, COURTSIDE, JUMBOTRON, MARQUEE, RAFTERS
June 19, 2026 – Theme: Look to the West – Spangram: COWPOKES – Words: BANDANA, BOOTS, CHAPS, JEANS, SADDLE, SPURS, STETSON
June 18, 2026 – Theme: Beneath the waves – Spangram: CORALREEF – Words: ALGAE, CRAB, FISH, PLANKTON, SEAWEED, SHARK, URCHIN
June 17, 2026 – Theme: In the barnyard – Spangram: FARMING – Words: BUCKET, PITCHFORK, SAWHORSE, TRACTOR, WHEELBARROW
June 16, 2026 – Theme: For here or to go? – Spangram: WHATSFORLUNCH – Words: GYRO, RAMEN, SALAD, SANDWICH, SOUP, TACOS, WRAP
June 15, 2026 – Theme: Moving mountains – Spangram: YOUVEGOTTHIS – Words: CONQUER, OVERCOME, QUASH, SURMOUNT, VANQUISH
June 14, 2026 – Theme: Peer group – Spangram: NOBILITY – Words: BARON, DUCHESS, EARL, LADY, LORD, MARQUESS, VISCOUNT
June 13, 2026 – Theme: Track event – Spangram: KARAOKE – Words: LOUDSPEAKER, LYRICS, MICROPHONE, MUSIC, QUEUE, SONG
June 12, 2026 – Theme: Something to talk about – Spangram: PARTSOFSPEECH – Words: BODY, CONCLUSION, HOOK, POINT, PROBLEM, TOPIC
June 11, 2026 – Theme: Oozing – Spangram: RHYMETIME – Words: BLUES, BREWS, CHOOSE, CRUISE, FUSE, SCHMOOZE, SHOES
June 10, 2026 – Theme: Something just clicked – Spangram: DOWNLOAD – Words: APPLICATION, DOCUMENT, FILE, PHOTO, SOFTWARE, SONG
June 09, 2026 – Theme: Dramamine, anyone? – Spangram: IMONABOAT – Words: DANCING, DECK, DRINKS, SEASICKNESS, SNACKS, WAVES
June 08, 2026 – Theme: Play time – Spangram: GAMENIGHT – Words: BOARDS, CARDS, CHIPS, DICE, SPINNERS, TILES, TOKENS
June 07, 2026 – Theme: Herpetology 101 – Spangram: COLDBLOODED – Words: BULLFROG, CHAMELEON, CROCODILE, SNAKE, TURTLE
June 06, 2026 – Theme: With this ring … – Spangram: TYINGTHEKNOT – Words: MARRIAGE, MATRIMONY, NUPTIALS, VOWS, WEDLOCK
June 05, 2026 – Theme: You wanna go? – Spangram: FIGHTINGWORDS – Words: BRAWL, CLASH, MELEE, SCRAP, SCUFFLE, SKIRMISH
June 04, 2026 – Theme: Smooth moves – Spangram: POETRYINMOTION – Words: APLOMB, COMPOSURE, EASE, GRACE, POISE, STYLE
June 03, 2026 – Theme: By any other name … – Spangram: ROSEGARDEN – Words: BRIAR, DAMASK, HEDGE, PRAIRIE, WHITE, WILD, YELLOW
June 02, 2026 – Theme: Caught in the Net – Spangram: EXTREMELYONLINE – Words: COMMENT, FEED, MEME, POST, REEL, STORY, TREND
June 01, 2026 – Theme: Shall we gather for lunch? – Spangram: FORAGING – Words: BLACKBERRY, CHESTNUT, CHICORY, MOREL, NETTLE, RAMP

📆 May 2026

May 31, 2026 – Theme: Places to go – Spangram: TOURISM – Words: BEACH, CASTLE, MARKET, MONUMENT, MUSEUM, RESTAURANT
May 30, 2026 – Theme: We’ll be there – Spangram: GOODFRIENDS – Words: CARING, HELPFUL, LOYAL, RELIABLE, TRUSTWORTHY
May 29, 2026 – Theme: E-I-E-I-O – Spangram: FARMANIMALS – Words: CHICKENS, COWS, DUCKS, GOATS, HORSES, PIGS, SHEEP
May 28, 2026 – Theme: Talking scents – Spangram: FRAGRANCE – Words: BERGAMOT, JASMINE, MUSK, NEROLI, PEAR, SANDALWOOD
May 27, 2026 – Theme: Ketchup or mustard? – Spangram: HOTDIGGITYDOG – Words: BANGER, BRAT, FOOTLONG, FRANKFURTER, WEENIE
May 26, 2026 – Theme: On the nature trail – Spangram: SCAVENGERHUNT – Words: ACORN, DAISY, FEATHER, MOSS, PAWPRINT, PUDDLE
May 25, 2026 – Theme: Thank you – Spangram: MEMORIALDAY – Words: HONOR, PROTECTION, SACRIFICE, SERVICE, VIRTUE
May 24, 2026 – Theme: Turn, turn, turn – Spangram: TRYTOUNWIND – Words: BOBBIN, COIL, REEL, SCROLL, SPINDLE, SPOOL, WINCH
May 23, 2026 – Theme: Staying alive – Spangram: SURVIVALIST – Words: FLINT, HATCHET, MACHETE, PARACORD, SHOVEL, TARP
May 22, 2026 – Theme: Put down your ruler – Spangram: ITSBIG – Words: ASTRONOMIC, BOUNDLESS, EPIC, IMMENSE, VAST, WHOPPING
May 21, 2026 – Theme: In a material world – Spangram: FABRICS – Words: COTTON, DENIM, FLEECE, LINEN, SATIN, SILK, VELVET, WOOL
May 20, 2026 – Theme: No rush – Spangram: TAKEYOURTIME – Words: CALM, GENTLE, LEISURELY, PLACID, RELAXED, SLOW
May 19, 2026 – Theme: On the rise – Spangram: HIGHERGROUND – Words: BUTTE, HILL, HUMMOCK, KNOLL, MOUND, RIDGE, SLOPE
May 18, 2026 – Theme: The daily rind – Spangram: CITRUS – Words: CLEMENTINE, KUMQUAT, LIME, ORANGE, POMELO, TANGERINE
May 17, 2026 – Theme: Strike one! – Spangram: BOWLINGALLEY – Words: ARCADE, BALLS, LANES, LOUNGE, PINS, SCOREBOARD
May 16, 2026 – Theme: Bon appétit! – Spangram: FRENCHBAKERY – Words: CROISSANT, ECLAIR, MACARON, MERINGUE, MOUSSE
May 15, 2026 – Theme: Weaselly wascals – Spangram: MUSTELIDS – Words: BADGER, FERRET, MARTEN, OTTER, POLECAT, WOLVERINE
May 14, 2026 – Theme: Men in tights – Spangram: ROBINHOOD – Words: ARCHERY, DISGUISE, FOREST, FRIAR, OUTLAW, SHERIFF
May 13, 2026 – Theme: You’ve got … – Spangram: WHATITTAKES – Words: FIBER, GRIT, GUMPTION, HEART, NERVE, PLUCK, SPUNK
May 12, 2026 – Theme: Quite the pair – Spangram: FANCYPANTS – Words: GAUCHO, HAREM, PALAZZO, SAILOR, TOREADOR, TUXEDO
May 11, 2026 – Theme: A nice medley – Spangram: ODDSANDENDS – Words: HODGEPODGE, JUMBLE, MISHMASH, RAGBAG, VARIETY
May 10, 2026 – Theme: We all saw it – Spangram: CLEARCUT – Words: BLATANT, BRAZEN, FLAGRANT, GLARING, OBVIOUS, OVERT
May 09, 2026 – Theme: Garden varieties – Spangram: SPRINGVEGGIE – Words: ARTICHOKE, ASPARAGUS, LETTUCE, ONION, RADISH
May 08, 2026 – Theme: Garden variety – Spangram: RUNOFTHEMILL – Words: BASIC, COMMON, ORDINARY, PEDESTRIAN, PROSAIC
May 07, 2026 – Theme: Go right ahead – Spangram: GIVETHENOD – Words: ALLOW, APPROVE, BLESS, LICENSE, PERMIT, SANCTION
May 06, 2026 – Theme: Get-up-and-go! – Spangram: RISEANDSHINE – Words: ASCEND, CLIMB, RADIATE, SHIMMER, SOAR, SPARKLE
May 05, 2026 – Theme: Get up! – Spangram: DIGITALCLOCK – Words: ALARM, DATE, DISPLAY, RADIO, SNOOZE, TIME, TUNER
May 04, 2026 – Theme: May the forest be with you – Spangram: BRANCHOUT – Words: ASPEN, BIRCH, CEDAR, CYPRESS, DOGWOOD, EUCALYPTUS
May 03, 2026 – Theme: Something’s fishy – Spangram: THATSODD – Words: BIZARRE, PECULIAR, QUIRKY, STRANGE, UNUSUAL, WEIRD
May 02, 2026 – Theme: All the right moves – Spangram: LINEDANCE – Words: COASTER, KICK, PONY, SAILOR, SCUFF, SHUFFLE, WIZARD
May 01, 2026 – Theme: I ❤️ Hawaii – Spangram: ALOHASPIRIT – Words: HULA, LUAU, MACADAMIA, PINEAPPLE, POKE, UKULELE

📆 April 2026

April 30, 2026 – Theme: Wet blankets – Spangram: CONDENSATION – Words: AEROSOL, DRIZZLE, HUMIDITY, MIST, STEAM, VAPOR
April 29, 2026 – Theme: Fish or cut bait – Spangram: TACKLE – Words: BOBBER, COOLER, HOOK, LURE, PLIERS, REEL, SWIVEL, WEIGHT
April 28, 2026 – Theme: Attention, attention! – Spangram: LIKEAHAWK – Words: BEHOLD, EYEBALL, MONITOR, OBSERVE, WATCH, WITNESS
April 27, 2026 – Theme: The ayes have it! – Spangram: EYEOPENERS – Words: ICICLE, ICON, IDOLIZE, IOTA, IRONIC, ISLAND, IVORY
April 26, 2026 – Theme: Get into it – Spangram: LOCKHORNS – Words: ARGUE, BICKER, DIFFER, QUARREL, SQUABBLE, WRANGLE
April 25, 2026 – Theme: On the shopping block – Spangram: STOREFRONT – Words: CONVENIENCE, CORNER, DISCOUNT, GROCERY, LIQUOR
April 24, 2026 – Theme: Hullabaloo – Spangram: LETSGETLOUD – Words: BELLOW, CATERWAUL, CLAMOR, HOLLER, SHOUT, WHOOP
April 23, 2026 – Theme: Provinces of the pantheon – Spangram: DOMAIN – Words: HARVEST, LOVE, MARRIAGE, THUNDER, UNDERWORLD, WISDOM
April 22, 2026 – Theme: Earth Day – Spangram: CONSERVATION – Words: DONATE, RECYCLE, REDUCE, REFILL, REPAIR, REUSE
April 21, 2026 – Theme: Risky business – Spangram: DAREDEVILS – Words: ADVENTUROUS, BOLD, COURAGEOUS, GUTSY, INTREPID
April 20, 2026 – Theme: Gloriously glaring! – Spangram: CATCHTHELIGHT – Words: GLEAM, GLIMMER, GLINT, GLISTEN, GLITTER, GLOW
April 19, 2026 – Theme: Small change – Spangram: THEREIFIXEDIT – Words: ADJUST, ALTER, IMPROVE, MODIFY, REFINE, TWEAK
April 18, 2026 – Theme: Not too much – Spangram: ONTHECHEAP – Words: AFFORDABLE, BARGAIN, BUDGET, INEXPENSIVE, SALE
April 17, 2026 – Theme: Shell company – Spangram: MOLLUSK – Words: ABALONE, CLAM, CONCH, LIMPET, MUSSEL, OYSTER, SCALLOP
April 16, 2026 – Theme: This is not working – Spangram: JUSTFORFUN – Words: HOBBY, INTEREST, PASTIME, RECREATION, SIDELINE
April 15, 2026 – Theme: Gift of the month – Spangram: BIRTHSTONE – Words: DIAMOND, GARNET, OPAL, PERIDOT, TOPAZ, TURQUOISE
April 14, 2026 – Theme: It’s a little unclear – Spangram: OUTOFFOCUS – Words: BEDIMMED, BLURRY, CLOUDY, FADED, HAZY, MUTED, SOFT
April 13, 2026 – Theme: While not in use – Spangram: STORAGESHED – Words: BICYCLE, GRILL, HOSE, MOWER, TOOLS, WHEELBARROW
April 12, 2026 – Theme: Get ready! – Spangram: INTHEMIRROR – Words: BEAUTIFY, BRUSH, COMB, GROOM, PREEN, PRIMP, STYLE
April 11, 2026 – Theme: You’re putting me on – Spangram: TOPGEAR – Words: BEANIE, BERET, BOWLER, DERBY, FEDORA, SOMBRERO, TOQUE
April 10, 2026 – Theme: On the sly – Spangram: LIKEAFOX – Words: CANNY, CRAFTY, CUNNING, DEVIOUS, SHREWD, SLICK, WILY
April 09, 2026 – Theme: In the paint – Spangram: MEDIUM – Words: ACRYLIC, ENAMEL, FRESCO, PASTEL, TEMPERA, WATERCOLOR
April 08, 2026 – Theme: We’re going under cover – Spangram: BEDCLOTHES – Words: AFGHAN, BLANKET, COMFORTER, QUILT, SPREAD, THROW
April 07, 2026 – Theme: Taking the helm – Spangram: SMOOTHSAILING – Words: BEARING, COURSE, FATHOM, KNOT, MARK, WAYPOINT
April 06, 2026 – Theme: Fringe group – Spangram: OUTERLIMITS – Words: BOUNDARY, BRINK, EDGE, EXTREMITY, MARGIN, VERGE
April 05, 2026 – Theme: Pouch perfect – Spangram: MARSUPIALS – Words: BILBY, KANGAROO, KOALA, OPOSSUM, WALLABY, WOMBAT
April 04, 2026 – Theme: Early risers – Spangram: SPRINGBLOSSOM – Words: CROCUS, DAFFODIL, HYACINTH, SNOWDROP, TULIP
April 03, 2026 – Theme: Smooth(ie) operator – Spangram: TROPICALFRUIT – Words: ACAI, GUAVA, LYCHEE, MANGO, PAPAYA, PINEAPPLE
April 02, 2026 – Theme: On track – Spangram: HORSERACING – Words: AGENT, BETTOR, BOOKIE, JOCKEY, TIPSTER, TRAINER
April 01, 2026 – Theme: Don’t make a peep – Spangram: SHHHHHHHHHHHH – Words: HUSHED, INAUDIBLE, NOISELESS, QUIET, SILENT

📆 March 2026

March 31, 2026 – Theme: While you were sleeping … – Spangram: THETOOTHFAIRY – Words: COIN, EXCHANGE, NOTE, PILLOW, TUTU, WAND, WINGS
March 30, 2026 – Theme: For a rainy day – Spangram: UMBRELLATERM – Words: BUTTON, CANOPY, HANDLE, PANEL, RIBS, SHAFT, VENT
March 29, 2026 – Theme: A bit peckish? – Spangram: FORTHEBIRDS – Words: BERRIES, BUGS, FRUIT, MILLET, NECTAR, SEEDS, SUET
March 28, 2026 – Theme: Just write – Spangram: CORRESPONDENCE – Words: EMAIL, LETTER, MEMO, MISSIVE, POSTCARD, TEXT
March 27, 2026 – Theme: Just right – Spangram: TAILORMADE – Words: EXACT, FITTING, IDEAL, PERFECT, SEEMLY, SUITABLE
March 26, 2026 – Theme: I blew it! – Spangram: WINDINSTRUMENT – Words: CLARINET, FLUTE, HARMONICA, OBOE, RECORDER
March 25, 2026 – Theme: Intermission mission – Spangram: CONCESSIONS – Words: BEER, CANDY, FRIES, POPCORN, PRETZEL, SODA, WATER
March 24, 2026 – Theme: Get over it … or get through it – Spangram: OBSTACLECOURSE – Words: BARRICADE, FENCE, HOOP, HURDLE, TUNNEL, WALL
March 23, 2026 – Theme: In pieces – Spangram: BREAKDOWN – Words: CRACK, FRACTURE, RUPTURE, SHATTER, SNAP, SPLINTER
March 22, 2026 – Theme: Trademarked no more – Spangram: GENERICTERM – Words: ASPIRIN, DUMPSTER, ESCALATOR, THERMOS, ZIPPER
March 21, 2026 – Theme: Sniff sniff – Spangram: ONTHENOSE – Words: BEAK, HONKER, MUZZLE, PROBOSCIS, SCHNOZZLE, SNOUT
March 20, 2026 – Theme: Spring fever – Spangram: TWISTANDTURN – Words: COIL, CORKSCREW, CURLICUE, GYRE, HELIX, SPIRAL
March 19, 2026 – Theme: Bring a plate – Spangram: POTLUCK – Words: APPETIZERS, BEVERAGE, CASSEROLE, DESSERT, VEGGIES
March 18, 2026 – Theme: It follows – Spangram: AFTERLIFE – Words: BLOOD, COACH, CYCLE, HACK, LESSON, PRESERVER, STYLE
March 17, 2026 – Theme: Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! – Spangram: GOGREEN – Words: BERET, FLAG, GODDESS, LIGHT, PARTY, PEPPER, ROOM, THUMB
March 16, 2026 – Theme: The Big Dance – Spangram: MARCHMADNESS – Words: BRACKET, BUBBLE, CHALK, CINDERELLA, OVERTIME
March 15, 2026 – Theme: Best of all – Spangram: ACADEMYAWARD – Words: ACTOR, ACTRESS, DIRECTOR, PICTURE, SONG, SOUND
March 14, 2026 – Theme: A math teacher’s favorite dessert – Spangram: HAPPYPIDAY – Words: CRUST, EDGES, FILLING, FRUIT, GLAZE, LATTICE, VENT
March 13, 2026 – Theme: Mountain band – Spangram: BLUEGRASSMUSIC – Words: BANJO, FIDDLE, GUITAR, HARMONICA, MANDOLIN
March 12, 2026 – Theme: Out-and-out – Spangram: DYEDINTHEWOOL – Words: COMPLETE, THOROUGH, TOTAL, UTTER, VERITABLE
March 11, 2026 – Theme: Survival mode – Spangram: DEFENSES – Words: AGILITY, ARMOR, CAMOUFLAGE, DISTRACTION, MIMICRY
March 10, 2026 – Theme: Hey” – Spangram: GOODDAY – Words: AHOY, GREETINGS, HELLO, HOWDY, SALUTATIONS, WELCOME
March 09, 2026 – Theme: Cute enough to eat – Spangram: ENDEARMENTS – Words: BEAN, DUMPLING, MUFFIN, NUGGET, PEANUT, PUMPKIN
March 08, 2026 – Theme: That time of year again – Spangram: DAYLIGHTSAVINGS – Words: CLOCK, FORWARD, HOUR, LOSING, SLEEP, SPRING
March 07, 2026 – Theme: Nice glasses! – Spangram: DRINKWARE – Words: CHALICE, GOBLET, SNIFTER, STEIN, TANKARD, TUMBLER
March 06, 2026 – Theme: That’s dedication – Spangram: YOURBIGGESTFAN – Words: DEVOTEE, ENTHUSIAST, FOLLOWER, LOVER, STAN
March 05, 2026 – Theme: That’s it? – Spangram: GEETHANKS – Words: MEAGER, NEGLIGIBLE, PALTRY, PIDDLING, PUNY, SCANT
March 04, 2026 – Theme: Piece of cake – Spangram: BAKINGAISLE – Words: CANDLES, COCOA, FLOUR, FROSTING, SUGAR, VANILLA
March 03, 2026 – Theme: Everything’s in place – Spangram: SPRUCEDUP – Words: CLEAN, IMMACULATE, NEAT, ORDERLY, SHIPSHAPE, TIDY
March 02, 2026 – Theme: Home office alternative – Spangram: COWORKINGSPACE – Words: BOOTHS, DESKS, LOUNGE, PANTRY, PRINTER, WIFI
March 01, 2026 – Theme: Dressing down – Spangram: THERIOTACT – Words: ADMONISH, CASTIGATE, REPRIMAND, SCOLD, UPBRAID

📆 February 2026

February 28, 2026 – Theme: Dressing up – Spangram: GLAMOROUS – Words: CUFFLINKS, DIAMONDS, GOWN, HEELS, NECKTIE, TUXEDO
February 27, 2026 – Theme: It’s a little much – Spangram: ENOUGHALREADY – Words: EXCESS, GLUT, OVERKILL, REDUNDANCY, SURPLUS
February 26, 2026 – Theme: Watch the attitude! – Spangram: TALKINGBACK – Words: CHEEKY, CUTE, FRESH, IMPUDENT, PERT, SASSY, SAUCY
February 25, 2026 – Theme: That’s really out there! – Spangram: SPACECRAFT – Words: LANDER, MODULE, ORBITER, PROBE, ROVER, SATELLITE
February 24, 2026 – Theme: Just for reference – Spangram: LOOKITUP – Words: DICTIONARY, DIRECTORY, ENCYCLOPEDIA, THESAURUS
February 23, 2026 – Theme: Strike a chord – Spangram: GUITAR – Words: BODY, BRIDGE, FRETBOARD, HEADSTOCK, NECK, PEGS, STRING
February 22, 2026 – Theme: Olympics wrap-up – Spangram: CLOSINGCEREMONY – Words: ANTHEM, ATHLETE, FLAG, FLAME, MEDAL, PARADE
February 21, 2026 – Theme: The beer necessities – Spangram: HOMEBREW – Words: BARLEY, FLAVOR, HOPS, MALT, SUGAR, WATER, WHEAT, YEAST
February 20, 2026 – Theme: True grit – Spangram: SANDPAPER – Words: ABRASIVE, COARSE, HARSH, PRICKLY, ROUGH, SCRATCHY
February 19, 2026 – Theme: Here’s a thought – Spangram: EUREKA – Words: CONCEPT, HYPOTHESIS, IDEA, NOTION, POSTULATE, THEORY
February 18, 2026 – Theme: Cold competition – Spangram: WINTERSPORTS – Words: BOBSLED, CURLING, HOCKEY, LUGE, SNOWBOARDING
February 17, 2026 – Theme: The year of the … – Spangram: ZODIACSIGNS – Words: DRAGON, GOAT, HORSE, MONKEY, RABBIT, SNAKE, TIGER
February 16, 2026 – Theme: The cutting edge – Spangram: FIGURESKATING – Words: COMBO, CROSSOVER, JUMP, LIFT, LOOP, SPIN, THROW
February 15, 2026 – Theme: “Now I get it!” – Spangram: SEETHELIGHT – Words: APPREHEND, FATHOM, GRASP, REALIZE, UNDERSTAND
February 14, 2026 – Theme: XOXOXO – Spangram: HUGSANDKISSES – Words: CUDDLE, EMBRACE, PECK, SMACK, SMOOCH, SNUGGLE
February 13, 2026 – Theme: See what I mean? – Spangram: VISUALAIDS – Words: CHART, DIAGRAM, INFOGRAPHIC, MODEL, PHOTO, VIDEO
February 12, 2026 – Theme: Sink or swim – Spangram: HIGHSTAKES – Words: CRITICAL, DECISIVE, IMPERATIVE, PIVOTAL, RISKY
February 11, 2026 – Theme: Crack and snack – Spangram: GONUTS – Words: ALMOND, CASHEW, FILBERT, MACADAMIA, PECAN, PISTACHIO
February 10, 2026 – Theme: It’s on the house – Spangram: SIDINGMATERIAL – Words: BRICK, COMPOSITE, STONE, STUCCO, VINYL, WOOD
February 09, 2026 – Theme: Frequent flyer – Spangram: AIRPORTS – Words: LUGGAGE, PASSPORT, PILOT, RUNWAY, SECURITY, TARMAC
February 08, 2026 – Theme: Make it fancy – Spangram: COCKTAILGARNISH – Words: CELERY, CHERRY, OLIVE, SHRIMP, SPRIG, TWIST
February 07, 2026 – Theme: Boo-o-o-o-ring – Spangram: WATCHINGPAINTDRY – Words: DREARY, DULL, HUMDRUM, MUNDANE, TIRESOME
February 06, 2026 – Theme: Let’s face it – Spangram: FEATURES – Words: BROWS, CHEEKS, EYES, FOREHEAD, HAIRLINE, MOUTH, NOSE
February 05, 2026 – Theme: Quint-essential – Spangram: GIVEMEFIVE – Words: BOROUGHS, OCEANS, SENSES, TOES, VOWELS, WEEKDAYS
February 04, 2026 – Theme: For the enthusiast – Spangram: HOBBYSHOP – Words: COLLECTIBLE, DICE, GAME, MINIATURE, MODEL, PUZZLE
February 02, 2026 – Theme: Formidable flock – Spangram: BIGBIRDS – Words: CASSOWARY, CONDOR, OSTRICH, PELICAN, PENGUIN, RHEA
February 01, 2026 – Theme: It’s a gift – Spangram: GENEROSITY – Words: AWARD, BONUS, DONATION, GRANT, OFFERING, PRESENT

📆 January 2026

January 31, 2026 – Theme: It’s part of the game – Spangram: HAVEABALL – Words: BASE, BASKET, FOOT, PADDLE, PICKLE, RACQUET, VOLLEY
January 29, 2026 – Theme: Talk of the town – Spangram: CLAIMTOFAME – Words: CELEBRITY, HERO, ICON, PERSONALITY, SUPERSTAR
January 28, 2026 – Theme: Zen state – Spangram: MINDFULNESS – Words: BREATHE, FOCUS, LISTEN, MEDITATE, NOTICE, RELAX
January 27, 2026 – Theme: Canine classics – Spangram: HEREBOY – Words: BANDIT, BLUE, BUDDY, CHAMP, ROVER, SCOUT, SCRUFFY, SPOT
January 26, 2026 – Theme: Grape expectations – Spangram: BYTHEBOTTLE – Words: CHARDONNAY, MALBEC, MERLOT, SHIRAZ, ZINFANDEL
January 25, 2026 – Theme: The straight and narrow – Spangram: STICKYSITUATION – Words: BATON, CANE, DOWEL, PICKET, POLE, POST, STAKE
January 24, 2026 – Theme: A work of art – Spangram: FAMOUSPAINTING – Words: BOATING, LILIES, NIGHT, PARTY, STARRY, WATER
January 23, 2026 – Theme: None the wiser – Spangram: BORNYESTERDAY – Words: ARTLESS, CALLOW, CREDULOUS, GULLIBLE, NAIVE
January 22, 2026 – Theme: Ode to joy – Spangram: SEVENTHHEAVEN – Words: BLISS, ECSTASY, ELATION, EUPHORIA, RHAPSODY
January 21, 2026 – Theme: That’s not very polite – Spangram: DONTBERUDE – Words: BURP, GLOAT, INTERRUPT, POINT, SHOUT, STARE, TEASE
January 20, 2026 – Theme: Sneak-ing around – Spangram: JUSTFORKICKS – Words: EYELET, HEEL, LOGO, SHOELACE, SOLE, TONGUE, VAMP
January 19, 2026 – Theme: Shaking things up – Spangram: LETSROCK – Words: QUAKE, SWAY, TEETER, TREMBLE, VIBRATE, WAVER, WOBBLE
January 18, 2026 – Theme: Soft skills – Spangram: TEXTILEART – Words: APPLIQUE, CROCHET, EMBROIDER, KNIT, QUILT, WEAVE
January 17, 2026 – Theme: That’s putting it mildly! – Spangram: FOILEDAGAIN – Words: CURSES, DRAT, FIDDLESTICKS, PHOOEY, TARNATION
January 16, 2026 – Theme: DC crusader – Spangram: BATMAN – Words: CAPE, JOKER, JUSTICE, MANOR, PENGUIN, ROBIN, VENGEANCE
January 15, 2026 – Theme: The ears have it! – Spangram: HEARHEAR – Words: ANVIL, CANAL, CARTILAGE, DRUM, HAMMER, LOBE, STIRRUP
January 14, 2026 – Theme: “Oh boy!” – Spangram: LETSDOTHIS – Words: EAGER, ENTHUSIASTIC, EXCITED, FERVENT, ZEALOUS
January 13, 2026 – Theme: You need to chill – Spangram: FROZENFOOD – Words: PIZZA, POPSICLES, SHERBET, VEGETABLES, WAFFLES
January 12, 2026 – Theme: Appeal to a hire power – Spangram: RESUME – Words: AWARDS, CONTACT, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, NAME, SKILLS
January 11, 2026 – Theme: Yay!!! – Spangram: THATSGREAT – Words: AWESOME, BOOYAH, HOORAY, HUZZAH, WHOOPEE, YIPPEE
January 10, 2026 – Theme: If not now, when? – Spangram: PROCRASTINATOR – Words: EVENTUALLY, LATER, SHORTLY, SOON, TOMORROW
January 09, 2026 – Theme: For cubs fans – Spangram: BEARSINMIND – Words: BLACK, BROWN, GRIZZLY, PANDA, POLAR, SPECTACLED
January 08, 2026 – Theme: That’s just reality (TV) – Spangram: THETRAITORS – Words: BANISHMENT, CASTLE, FAITHFUL, MISSION, SHIELD
January 07, 2026 – Theme: Open wide – Spangram: DENTISTSOFFICE – Words: DRILL, FLOSS, FLUORIDE, MIRROR, TOOTHBRUSH
January 06, 2026 – Theme: Look up! – Spangram: DEFYINGGRAVITY – Words: AIRPLANE, BALLOON, BIRD, DRONE, KITE, ROCKET
January 05, 2026 – Theme: Slapped together – Spangram: QUICKANDDIRTY – Words: BRISK, FILTHY, GRUBBY, SPEEDY, STAINED, SWIFT
January 04, 2026 – Theme: I just know … – Spangram: SIXTHSENSE – Words: CLAIRVOYANT, MEDIUM, ORACLE, PSYCHIC, TELEPATH
January 03, 2026 – Theme: I’ve never seen that before! – Spangram: BREAKNEWGROUND – Words: FRESH, INVENTIVE, NOVEL, ORIGINAL, SEMINAL
January 02, 2026 – Theme: Home is where the hearth is – Spangram: STAYWARM – Words: BLANKET, COCOA, CUDDLES, FIREPLACE, ROBE, SLIPPERS
January 01, 2026 – Theme: Not your average joe – Spangram: COFFEE – Words: AROMATIC, BITTER, BOLD, NUTTY, SMOOTH, STRONG, VELVETY

📆 December 2025

December 31, 2025 – Theme: One good turn deserves another – Spangram: ROUNDANDROUND – Words: CIRCLE, ORBIT, PIROUETTE, ROTATE, SPIN, WHIRL
December 30, 2025 – Theme: 2025 Top Twenty – Spangram: HITSONGS – Words: ABRACADABRA, DAISIES, GOLDEN, MANCHILD, ORDINARY
December 29, 2025 – Theme: Are you putting me on? – Spangram: SUITYOURSELF – Words: BELT, CUFFLINKS, JACKET, SHIRT, TROUSERS, VEST
December 28, 2025 – Theme: Load up on tissues – Spangram: COLDSYMPTOM – Words: COUGH, DRIP, HACK, SNEEZE, SNIFFLE, SNORT, WHEEZE
December 27, 2025 – Theme: If you ask me … – Spangram: MYTWOCENTS – Words: OPINION, OUTLOOK, PERSPECTIVE, TAKE, VIEWPOINT
December 26, 2025 – Theme: Please hold – Spangram: BOXINGDAY – Words: BALLOT, GIFT, LUNCH, MATCH, PIZZA, SHOE, TACKLE, TOOL
December 25, 2025 – Theme: Caroler’s count – Spangram: CHRISTMASDAYS – Words: DRUMMERS, LADIES, LORDS, MAIDS, PIPERS, SWANS
December 24, 2025 – Theme: Gather around – Spangram: SNUGASABUG – Words: COMFY, COZY, HOMEY, PLEASANT, RELAXING, SOFT, WARM
December 23, 2025 – Theme: Br-r-r-r-r! – Spangram: NOTSOHOT – Words: CHILLY, COLD, COOL, FREEZING, FRIGID, GLACIAL, POLAR
December 22, 2025 – Theme: Pass it along – Spangram: REGIFTING – Words: BOOK, CANDLE, EARRINGS, GADGET, LOTION, SCARF, WINE
December 21, 2025 – Theme: Big bad wolf – Spangram: THREELITTLEPIGS – Words: BLOW, BRICKS, DOWN, HUFF, PUFF, STICKS, STRAW
December 20, 2025 – Theme: All the trimmings – Spangram: CHRISTMASTREE – Words: ANGEL, LIGHTS, ORNAMENT, RIBBON, STAR, TINSEL
December 19, 2025 – Theme: On the chopping block – Spangram: MAKINGTHECUT – Words: CHIFFONADE, CUBE, DICE, JULIENNE, MINCE, SLICE
December 18, 2025 – Theme: Natural remedies – Spangram: IMMUNEBOOSTERS – Words: ELDERBERRY, GARLIC, HONEY, LEMON, TURMERIC
December 17, 2025 – Theme: Out of line – Spangram: ALITTLEOFF – Words: ASKEW, ASLANT, CROOKED, LOPSIDED, TILTED, UNEVEN
December 16, 2025 – Theme: Let me count the ways – Spangram: HIGHPRAISE – Words: BEAUTIFUL, CHARMING, FUNNY, KINDHEARTED, SMART
December 15, 2025 – Theme: Palette episodes – Spangram: COLORTV – Words: ACRES, BLOODS, BLUE, GIRLS, GOLDEN, GREEN, LOTUS, WHITE
December 14, 2025 – Theme: Pricy pairing – Spangram: SURFANDTURF – Words: CRAB, LOBSTER, RIBEYE, SCALLOP, SHRIMP, SIRLOIN
December 13, 2025 – Theme: All over the place – Spangram: THATSWILD – Words: CHAOTIC, DISORDERLY, STORMY, TUMULTUOUS, UNRULY
December 12, 2025 – Theme: Shakespearean titles – Spangram: THEBARD – Words: MERCHANT, MERRY, MIDSUMMER, SHREW, TEMPEST, TWELFTH
December 11, 2025 – Theme: Let me elaborate … – Spangram: ANDFURTHERMORE – Words: ADDENDUM, EPILOGUE, FOOTNOTE, POSTSCRIPT
December 10, 2025 – Theme: A Nobel effort – Spangram: LAUREATES – Words: CHEMISTRY, LITERATURE, MEDICINE, PEACE, PHYSICS
December 09, 2025 – Theme: On the court – Spangram: BASKETBALL – Words: BLOCK, DRIBBLE, DUNK, GUARD, JUMP, REBOUND, SCREEN
December 08, 2025 – Theme: Grammatically speaking – Spangram: PARTSOFSPEECH – Words: ADJECTIVE, ARTICLE, CONJUNCTION, NOUN, VERB
December 07, 2025 – Theme: You’re styling! – Spangram: BEAUTYSALON – Words: BRAIDING, EXTENSIONS, FACIAL, HAIRCUT, WAXING
December 06, 2025 – Theme: Tolkien’s world – Spangram: MIDDLEEARTH – Words: DWARF, FOREST, HOBBIT, QUEST, RING, SHIRE, WIZARD
December 05, 2025 – Theme: Feeling peckish? – Spangram: DININGOUT – Words: BAKERY, BISTRO, BREWERY, BUFFET, CAFE, STEAKHOUSE
December 04, 2025 – Theme: In the driver’s seat – Spangram: LIKEABOSS – Words: ASSERTIVE, ASSURED, BOLD, CONFIDENT, COOL, SECURE
December 03, 2025 – Theme: It all adds up – Spangram: MATHCLASS – Words: CALCULATION, EQUATION, FUNCTION, GRAPH, THEOREM
December 02, 2025 – Theme: On the web – Spangram: SPIDERS – Words: HOUSE, HUNTSMAN, JUMPING, RECLUSE, TARANTULA, WIDOW
December 01, 2025 – Theme: On the ice – Spangram: HOCKEYRINK – Words: GOALS, PUCK, SCOREBOARD, SKATES, STICKS, ZAMBONI

📆 November 2025

November 30, 2025 – Theme: Group membership – Spangram: INITTOGETHER – Words: ANTS, ARMY, COWS, FLOCK, GEESE, HERD, LIONS, PRIDE
November 29, 2025 – Theme: What a piece of work! – Spangram: SIMPLEMACHINE – Words: AXLE, LEVER, PLANE, PULLEY, SCREW, WEDGE, WHEEL
November 28, 2025 – Theme: If all else fails … – Spangram: MAKEAWISH – Words: COIN, DANDELION, EYELASH, FOUNTAIN, LADYBUG, STAR
November 27, 2025 – Theme: With gratitude – Spangram: THANKFUL – Words: COMMUNITY, FAMILY, FOOD, FRIENDS, HEALTH, LIFE, WORK
November 26, 2025 – Theme: All aboard! – Spangram: PASSENGERTRAIN – Words: COACH, DINING, OBSERVATION, QUIET, SLEEPER
November 25, 2025 – Theme: Tip top – Spangram: UPPERLIMIT – Words: ACME, APEX, HEIGHT, PEAK, PINNACLE, SUMMIT, ZENITH
November 24, 2025 – Theme: Horsing around – Spangram: EQUESTRIAN – Words: FARRIER, GROOM, JOCKEY, VETERINARIAN, WRANGLER
November 23, 2025 – Theme: Sweet tooth – Spangram: CANDYAISLE – Words: DOTS, NERDS, RUNTS, STARBURST, WHATCHAMACALLIT
November 22, 2025 – Theme: Ivy League – Spangram: SPORTSTEAM – Words: BEARS, BULLDOGS, CRIMSON, LIONS, QUAKERS, TIGERS
November 21, 2025 – Theme: Heard at the board meeting – Spangram: CORPORATESPEAK – Words: ALIGN, DISRUPT, IDEATE, LIAISE, PIVOT, SCALE
November 20, 2025 – Theme: Busybody buzz – Spangram: SPREADTHEWORD – Words: GOSSIP, HEARSAY, REPORT, RUMOR, SCUTTLEBUTT
November 19, 2025 – Theme: Divinely inspired – Spangram: RELIGIOUSFIGURES – Words: BUDDHA, IMAM, MONK, PRIEST, PROPHET, RABBI
November 18, 2025 – Theme: All mixed up – Spangram: OUTOFORDER – Words: CHAOTIC, JUMBLED, MUDDLED, SCRAMBLED, SHUFFLED
November 17, 2025 – Theme: Paw patrol – Spangram: WORKINGDOGS – Words: GUARD, GUIDE, HERDING, RESCUE, SERVICE, THERAPY
November 16, 2025 – Theme: Around it goes – Spangram: THATSAWRAP – Words: CELLOPHANE, FLATBREAD, FOIL, SCARF, SHAWL, STOLE
November 15, 2025 – Theme: We can see right through them – Spangram: EYETOEYE – Words: BINOCULARS, GLASSES, GOGGLES, LENSES, SPECTACLES
November 14, 2025 – Theme: Low-key elusive – Spangram: BARELYTHERE – Words: FAINT, NEBULOUS, SUBTLE, TENUOUS, UNDERSTATED
November 13, 2025 – Theme: Out, damned spot! – Spangram: STAINREMOVAL – Words: BLEACH, BLOT, LAUNDER, SCRUB, SOAK, SPRAY, STEAM
November 12, 2025 – Theme: How puzzling – Spangram: CROSSWORD – Words: ACROSS, ANSWERS, BYLINE, CLUES, DOWN, GRID, NUMBERS
November 11, 2025 – Theme: Aesop’s animals – Spangram: FABLEDPAIR – Words: BULL, CRANE, GNAT, HARE, LION, MOUSE, TORTOISE, WOLF
November 10, 2025 – Theme: A case of the Mondays – Spangram: OFFICEJOBS – Words: ACCOUNTANT, AIDE, CLERK, MANAGER, RECEPTIONIST
November 09, 2025 – Theme: How enchanting! – Spangram: CHARMEDIMSURE – Words: CAPTIVATE, ENTRANCE, HYPNOTIZE, SPELLBIND
November 08, 2025 – Theme: Knock, knock! – Spangram: LETMEIN – Words: DOORWAY, ENTRANCE, GATE, INGRESS, PORTAL, THRESHOLD
November 07, 2025 – Theme: Encuentra el ritmo – Spangram: LATINMUSIC – Words: MARIACHI, REGGAETON, SALSA, SAMBA, TANGO, TEJANO
November 06, 2025 – Theme: ___ City – Spangram: NICKNAME – Words: EMERALD, ETERNAL, GOLDEN, MAGIC, MOTOR, MUSIC, WINDY
November 05, 2025 – Theme: The butterfly effect – Spangram: MONARCHS – Words: CATERPILLAR, CHRYSALIS, HATCH, MIGRATE, MILKWEED
November 04, 2025 – Theme: F-I-L-M – Spangram: FOURLETTERMOVIES – Words: BABE, CARS, CLUE, DUNE, HEAT, HULK, JAWS, MILK
November 03, 2025 – Theme: Wee wee wee! – Spangram: THISLITTLEPIGGY – Words: BEEF, HOME, MARKET, NONE, ROAST, STAYED, WENT
November 02, 2025 – Theme: Go the distance – Spangram: MARATHON – Words: FINISH, HYDRATION, PACE, RUNNER, START, TIMEKEEPER
November 01, 2025 – Theme: It’s not polite to lick your plate – Spangram: GOODTASTE – Words: DELECTABLE, DELICIOUS, FLAVORFUL, SCRUMPTIOUS

📆 October 2025

October 31, 2025 – Theme: Good bones – Spangram: SKELETON – Words: FEMUR, FIBULA, HUMERUS, RADIUS, SKULL, STERNUM, ULNA
October 30, 2025 – Theme: “If I’m being picky …” – Spangram: YOUDECIDE – Words: ALTERNATIVE, CHOICE, DRUTHERS, ELECTIVE, OPTION
October 29, 2025 – Theme: “Nevermore!” – Spangram: THATSSORAVEN – Words: BLACK, CLEVER, FEATHERED, OMNIVOROUS, WINGED
October 28, 2025 – Theme: The write stuff – Spangram: PENCILMEIN – Words: CEDARWOOD, ERASER, GRAPHITE, REFILL, SHARPENER
October 27, 2025 – Theme: Witch way? – Spangram: WIZARDRY – Words: AMULET, CAULDRON, CHARM, INCANTATION, POTION, WAND
October 26, 2025 – Theme: Fall-ing – Spangram: AUTUMN – Words: CORN, FOLIAGE, FOOTBALL, HARVEST, ORCHARDS, PUMPKINS
October 25, 2025 – Theme: Quite a transformation! – Spangram: SHAPESHIFTERS – Words: CHANGELING, SKINWALKER, VAMPIRE, WEREWOLF
October 24, 2025 – Theme: Through the ages – Spangram: HISTORY – Words: BRONZE, INDUSTRIAL, INFORMATION, IRON, SPACE, STONE
October 23, 2025 – Theme: Please don’t eat me! – Spangram: POISONOUS – Words: AZALEA, BELLADONNA, FOXGLOVE, HEMLOCK, OLEANDER
October 22, 2025 – Theme: Catch all – Spangram: JUNKDRAWER – Words: BATTERY, COIN, PENCIL, SHOELACE, TAPE, THUMBTACK
October 21, 2025 – Theme: Banding together – Spangram: LIVECONCERT – Words: ENCORE, HEADLINER, MERCHANDISE, OPENER, STAGE
October 20, 2025 – Theme: “It’s in the mail” – Spangram: CHECKLIST – Words: ADDRESS, AMOUNT, MEMO, NUMBER, ROUTING, SIGNATURE
October 19, 2025 – Theme: For the picking – Spangram: APPLES – Words: BUTTER, CIDER, COMPOTE, FRITTER, JELLY, SAUCE, STRUDEL
October 18, 2025 – Theme: Get to work … – Spangram: RUNNINGLATE – Words: ALARM, CLOSURE, CONSTRUCTION, DETOUR, WEATHER
October 17, 2025 – Theme: Gait keeping – Spangram: SILLYWALKS – Words: CAPER, CAVORT, GALUMPH, PRANCE, SCUTTLE, TRAIPSE
October 16, 2025 – Theme: And the category is … – Spangram: TRIVIANIGHT – Words: GEOGRAPHY, HISTORY, MOVIES, MUSIC, NEWS, SPORTS
October 15, 2025 – Theme: Going up? – Spangram: ELEVATORBUTTONS – Words: ALARM, BASEMENT, CLOSE, GROUND, LOBBY, OPEN
October 14, 2025 – Theme: This & that – Spangram: ROCKANDROLL – Words: BOULDER, CRESCENT, DINNER, JELLY, PEBBLE, STONE
October 13, 2025 – Theme: Bring binoculars – Spangram: FALLMIGRATION – Words: DUCK, FINCH, GOOSE, HAWK, THRUSH, WARBLER, WREN
October 12, 2025 – Theme: Follow suit – Spangram: TRICKTAKING – Words: BRIDGE, EUCHRE, HEARTS, PINOCHLE, SPADES, WHIST
October 11, 2025 – Theme: That’s branding – Spangram: ICONICLOGOS – Words: APPLE, ARCHES, BULLSEYE, PEACOCK, SHELL, SWOOSH
October 10, 2025 – Theme: I’m a ladle hungry – Spangram: ONEPOT – Words: CHILI, GOULASH, GUMBO, JAMBALAYA, RAGOUT, STEW, TAGINE
October 09, 2025 – Theme: Just in case – Spangram: PACKITUP – Words: CHARGER, CLOTHES, HEADPHONES, LAPTOP, TOILETRIES
October 08, 2025 – Theme: Now, hear this! – Spangram: SOUNDCHECK – Words: BASS, FEEDBACK, MIDRANGE, REVERB, TREBLE, VOLUME
October 07, 2025 – Theme: Unusual companions – Spangram: EXOTICPET – Words: AXOLOTL, CHINCHILLA, GECKO, PARROT, PYTHON, SKUNK
October 06, 2025 – Theme: In for the evening – Spangram: LOUNGEWEAR – Words: JOGGERS, LONGJOHNS, NIGHTGOWNS, PAJAMAS, ROBES
October 05, 2025 – Theme: Don’t take the bait – Spangram: ITSATRAP – Words: DECEPTION, DECOY, LURE, PLOY, RUSE, STRATAGEM, TRICK
October 04, 2025 – Theme: Bring it home – Spangram: SOUVENIRS – Words: JEWELRY, KEYCHAIN, MAGNET, POSTCARD, SHIRT, SPOON
October 03, 2025 – Theme: Who’s in charge? – Spangram: LEADERSHIP – Words: BOSS, CHIEF, DIRECTOR, HEAD, MANAGER, SUPERVISOR
October 02, 2025 – Theme: The slightest touch … – Spangram: HANDLEWITHCARE – Words: DAINTY, DELICATE, FRAGILE, GOSSAMER, WISPY
October 01, 2025 – Theme: That’s got a ring to it! – Spangram: CIRCUSPERFORMERS – Words: ACROBAT, CLOWN, CONTORTIONIST, JUGGLER

📆 September 2025

September 30, 2025 – Theme: For goodness’ sake – Spangram: VALUES – Words: COOPERATION, DISCIPLINE, EMPATHY, HONESTY, RESPECT
September 29, 2025 – Theme: Chew on that! – Spangram: GUMFLAVOR – Words: BERRY, BUBBLE, CINNAMON, SPEARMINT, WINTERGREEN
September 28, 2025 – Theme: Hit the deck! – Spangram: INTHECARDS – Words: CLUBS, DIAMONDS, HEARTS, JACK, KING, QUEEN, SPADES
September 27, 2025 – Theme: Mum’s the word – Spangram: PIPEDOWN – Words: HUSHED, INAUDIBLE, MUTED, NOISELESS, QUIET, SILENT
September 26, 2025 – Theme: As old as time – Spangram: GRANDFATHERCLOCK – Words: CHIMES, GEARS, PENDULUM, WEIGHTS, WINDER
September 25, 2025 – Theme: Simply divine – Spangram: HEAVENSENT – Words: ARCHANGEL, GUARDIAN, HERALD, MESSENGER, SERAPH
September 23, 2025 – Theme: On the syllabus – Spangram: COLLEGECOURSE – Words: EXAM, HOMEWORK, LECTURE, PAPER, QUIZ, READING
September 22, 2025 – Theme: Find an opening – Spangram: MINDTHEGAP – Words: ALCOVE, CRANNY, CREVICE, NICHE, NOOK, PIGEONHOLE
September 21, 2025 – Theme: Stand by me – Spangram: SOLIDARITY – Words: BOLSTER, COMFORT, FORTIFY, STRENGTHEN, SUPPORT
September 20, 2025 – Theme: Dire straits – Spangram: INAFIX – Words: DILEMMA, MESS, MUDDLE, PICKLE, PREDICAMENT, QUANDARY
September 19, 2025 – Theme: Pour it on – Spangram: NONDAIRYMILK – Words: ALMOND, CASHEW, COCONUT, FLAX, MACADAMIA, RICE
September 18, 2025 – Theme: Practice makes perfect – Spangram: PIANOLESSONS – Words: CHORD, RECITAL, SCALE, TECHNIQUE, THEORY, TUNE
September 17, 2025 – Theme: We beg to differ – Spangram: OPPOSITESATTRACT – Words: BOLD, FLEXIBLE, NOISY, QUIET, RIGID, TIMID
September 16, 2025 – Theme: Riding high – Spangram: ZIPLINING – Words: CABLE, CARABINER, GLOVES, HARNESS, HELMET, PULLEY
September 15, 2025 – Theme: For a fortune – Spangram: TAROTCARDS – Words: DEVIL, EMPRESS, FOOL, LOVERS, MAGICIAN, MOON, STAR
September 14, 2025 – Theme: Hurry up! – Spangram: NOTSOFAST – Words: LEISURELY, POKEY, RELAXED, SLOW, SLUGGISH, STEADY
September 13, 2025 – Theme: Better than good – Spangram: THEYREGREAT – Words: APES, AUNTS, EXPECTATIONS, LAKES, MINDS, PLAINS
September 12, 2025 – Theme: That’s classic – Spangram: TIMEHONORED – Words: AGELESS, ANTIQUE, ENDURING, HISTORIC, VINTAGE
September 11, 2025 – Theme: Take a break – Spangram: METIME – Words: EXERCISE, JOURNAL, MEDITATE, PAINT, READ, UNPLUG, WALK
September 10, 2025 – Theme: Keep it classy – Spangram: SCHOOLSCHEDULE – Words: ENGLISH, LUNCH, MATH, MUSIC, RECESS, SCIENCE
September 09, 2025 – Theme: No gray area – Spangram: BLACKANDWHITE – Words: DICE, DOMINO, NEWSPAPER, ORCA, PENGUIN, PIANO
September 08, 2025 – Theme: One for the Trekkies – Spangram: STARSHIPS – Words: DISCOVERY, ENTERPRISE, INTREPID, TITAN, VOYAGER
September 07, 2025 – Theme: Coming of age – Spangram: BARMITZVAH – Words: LCHAIM, PARTY, RABBI, SYNAGOGUE, THIRTEEN, TORAH
September 06, 2025 – Theme: In stiches – Spangram: KNITTINGPROJECT – Words: BLANKET, BOOTIES, MITTENS, SOCKS, SWEATER
September 05, 2025 – Theme: Getting into gear – Spangram: SPORTINGGOODS – Words: CLEATS, GLOVE, HELMET, PADDLE, RACKET, SKATES
September 04, 2025 – Theme: Far from ordinary – Spangram: OFFTHEWALL – Words: ABSURD, BIZARRE, ECCENTRIC, MADCAP, QUIRKY, ZANY
September 03, 2025 – Theme: That’s so sweet! – Spangram: SUGARY – Words: BROWN, CUBE, GRANULATED, INVERT, POWDERED, TURBINADO
September 02, 2025 – Theme: Things are starting to take shape – Spangram: GEOMETRYCLASS – Words: ANGLE, AREA, CIRCLE, LINE, PLANE, POINT, VOLUME
September 01, 2025 – Theme: Be my guest – Spangram: HOSPITALITY – Words: EMBRACE, GREET, INVITE, RECEIVE, SERVE, WELCOME

📆 August 2025

August 31, 2025 – Theme: Up the hill – Spangram: JACKANDJILL – Words: AFTER, BROKE, CROWN, FETCH, PAIL, TUMBLING, WATER
August 30, 2025 – Theme: No small matter – Spangram: BIGDEAL – Words: COLOSSAL, ENORMOUS, GIGANTIC, HUGE, MASSIVE, MIGHTY
August 29, 2025 – Theme: A long time in the making – Spangram: ROCKFORMATION – Words: ARCH, BUTTE, GORGE, MESA, NEEDLE, PILLAR, SPIRE
August 28, 2025 – Theme: Do go on … – Spangram: CHATTERBOX – Words: GABBY, LOQUACIOUS, TALKATIVE, VERBOSE, VOLUBLE
August 27, 2025 – Theme: Go with the flow – Spangram: BODIESOFWATER – Words: BAYOU, HARBOR, LAGOON, LAKE, OCEAN, POND, SWAMP
August 26, 2025 – Theme: Bee friendly – Spangram: WILDFLOWER – Words: BLUEBELL, CHAMOMILE, DAISY, MARIGOLD, PRIMROSE
August 25, 2025 – Theme: Back to school – Spangram: SUPPLIES – Words: BACKPACK, CALCULATOR, FOLDERS, LAPTOP, NOTEBOOKS
August 24, 2025 – Theme: Plug your ears – Spangram: HUBBUB – Words: BLASTING, BOISTEROUS, BOOMING, LOUD, NOISY, STRIDENT
August 23, 2025 – Theme: Rub it in, why don’t you? – Spangram: MOISTURIZERS – Words: BALM, BUTTER, CREAM, JELLY, LOTION, SALVE, SERUM
August 22, 2025 – Theme: Whodunit? – Spangram: ITSAMYSTERY – Words: DETECTIVE, HEIR, LOVER, RIVAL, SPOUSE, STRANGER
August 21, 2025 – Theme: Marvel-ous and then some – Spangram: SUPERHEROES – Words: DAREDEVIL, HULK, ROGUE, STORM, THING, WOLVERINE
August 20, 2025 – Theme: Mint condition – Spangram: GLOBALCURRENCY – Words: DOLLAR, EURO, KWANZA, PESO, POUND, RAND, RUPEE
August 19, 2025 – Theme: Dash it! – Spangram: HYPHENATED – Words: HOCUSPOCUS, HOITYTOITY, PELLMELL, WILLYNILLY
August 18, 2025 – Theme: If the shoe fits … – Spangram: FOOTWEAR – Words: CLOG, ESPADRILLE, LOAFER, SANDAL, SLIPPER, SNEAKER
August 17, 2025 – Theme: Think again! – Spangram: RIGHTBRAIN – Words: CREATIVITY, FEELINGS, INTUITION, SPONTANEITY
August 16, 2025 – Theme: Think on it! – Spangram: LEFTBRAIN – Words: ANALYSIS, LANGUAGE, LOGIC, NUMBERS, ORDER, REASON
August 15, 2025 – Theme: Labor intensive – Spangram: WHATACHORE – Words: DISHES, GARBAGE, GROCERIES, LAUNDRY, VACUUMING
August 14, 2025 – Theme: Honest-to-goodness – Spangram: BONAFIDE – Words: AUTHENTIC, GENUINE, KOSHER, LEGITIMATE, REAL, TRUE
August 13, 2025 – Theme: Hitchcock festival – Spangram: FILMTITLE – Words: LIFEBOAT, NOTORIOUS, PSYCHO, ROPE, TOPAZ, VERTIGO
August 12, 2025 – Theme: Spitting image – Spangram: COPYTHAT – Words: DOUBLE, DUPLICATE, FACSIMILE, LOOKALIKE, REPLICA
August 11, 2025 – Theme: Find the remainder – Spangram: LEFTOVERS – Words: DREGS, REMNANT, RESIDUE, SOUVENIR, TRACE, VESTIGE
August 10, 2025 – Theme: A rip-roaring good time – Spangram: PARTIES – Words: BLOWOUT, HOEDOWN, JAMBOREE, LUAU, SHINDIG, WINGDING
August 09, 2025 – Theme: Gastronomic gadgets – Spangram: KITCHENTOOL – Words: CORKSCREW, MIXER, SIEVE, SPATULA, WHISK, ZESTER
August 08, 2025 – Theme: Kings of swing and bebop – Spangram: JAZZCATS – Words: CANNONBALL, COUNT, DIZZY, DUKE, FATS, HAWK, YARDBIRD
August 07, 2025 – Theme: Rock solid – Spangram: HOLDFAST – Words: CONSTANT, DEVOTED, FIRM, SOUND, STEADY, UNWAVERING
August 06, 2025 – Theme: Paint me a picture – Spangram: STILLLIFE – Words: BOOK, FRUIT, GUITAR, JEWELRY, PITCHER, SUNFLOWERS
August 05, 2025 – Theme: We have a winner! – Spangram: LUCKYBREAK – Words: BINGO, DRAWING, GIVEAWAY, LOTTERY, SWEEPSTAKES
August 04, 2025 – Theme: Cutting it close – Spangram: BARBERSHOP – Words: AFTERSHAVE, CAPE, CLIPPERS, COMB, RAZOR, TRIMMER
August 03, 2025 – Theme: “Sorry, didn’t catch that” – Spangram: SPORTSGOOF – Words: BLOOPER, BOBBLE, ERROR, FAULT, FUMBLE, MUFF, WHIFF
August 02, 2025 – Theme: Pretty as a picture – Spangram: PHOTOEDITOR – Words: ADJUST, BLUR, CROP, ERASE, FILTER, MARKUP, ROTATE
August 01, 2025 – Theme: Slithering away – Spangram: SERPENT – Words: ADDER, ANACONDA, COBRA, MAMBA, PYTHON, RATTLER, VIPER

📆 July 2025

July 31, 2025 – Theme: Half-baked – Spangram: PIECEOFCAKE – Words: BUNDT, CHEESE, FRUIT, FUNNEL, LAVA, POUND, SPONGE
July 30, 2025 – Theme: You’ve got that right – Spangram: CONSTITUTION – Words: ASSEMBLY, COUNSEL, LIBERTY, LIFE, SPEECH, VOTE
July 29, 2025 – Theme: You got that right – Spangram: TAKINGPAINS – Words: ACCURATE, EXACT, PERSNICKETY, PRECISE, STRICT
July 28, 2025 – Theme: Inch by inch, row by row – Spangram: VEGETABLEGARDEN – Words: BLOSSOM, GROW, HARVEST, RIPEN, SEED, SPROUT
July 27, 2025 – Theme: That’s a good look – Spangram: ANALYSIS – Words: EXAMINE, INSPECT, SCRUTINIZE, STUDY, SURVEY, WEIGH
July 26, 2025 – Theme: It’s been a while – Spangram: REUNION – Words: ASSEMBLE, CONGREGATE, CONVENE, GATHER, MEET, MUSTER
July 25, 2025 – Theme: Step to it! – Spangram: DANCECLASS – Words: CHOREOGRAPHY, COSTUME, MUSIC, RECITAL, TEACHER
July 24, 2025 – Theme: Back away slowly – Spangram: WARNING – Words: GROWL, HISS, HUFF, RATTLE, SCREECH, SNARL, SPRAY, STOMP
July 23, 2025 – Theme: Chips in – Spangram: PARTYDIPS – Words: FONDUE, GUACAMOLE, HUMMUS, QUESO, SALSA, TZATZIKI
July 22, 2025 – Theme: Pet store purchase – Spangram: AQUARIUM – Words: FILTER, FISH, PLANTS, PUMP, ROCKS, TANK, THERMOMETER
July 21, 2025 – Theme: I fold! – Spangram: ORIGAMI – Words: BOAT, BUTTERFLY, CRANE, FISH, FLOWER, FROG, HEART, KITE
July 20, 2025 – Theme: Shore thing! – Spangram: BEACHATTIRE – Words: BIKINI, SANDALS, SARONG, SWIMSUIT, TRUNKS, WRAP
July 19, 2025 – Theme: Hot enough for ya? – Spangram: SUMMERWEATHER – Words: BALMY, MUGGY, SCORCHING, STICKY, SWELTERING
July 18, 2025 – Theme: Abracadabra! – Spangram: ITSMAGIC – Words: DISAPPEAR, ESCAPE, LEVITATE, MULTIPLY, TRANSFORM
July 17, 2025 – Theme: Find your seat – Spangram: THEATERS – Words: BALCONY, BOXES, LOBBY, MEZZANINE, ORCHESTRA, WINGS
July 16, 2025 – Theme: Tech accessories – Spangram: TABLET – Words: CASE, CHARGER, FOLIO, KEYBOARD, SPEAKER, STAND, STYLUS
July 15, 2025 – Theme: Come one, come all! – Spangram: COUNTYFAIRS – Words: GAMES, LIVESTOCK, MUSIC, PRIZES, RIDES, VENDORS
July 14, 2025 – Theme: Won’t you be my neighbor? – Spangram: COMMUNITY – Words: FIREFIGHTER, JANITOR, LIBRARIAN, MAYOR, TEACHER
July 13, 2025 – Theme: Completely fabricated – Spangram: TEXTILES – Words: COTTON, LINEN, POLYESTER, RAYON, SILK, SPANDEX, WOOL
July 12, 2025 – Theme: In the ballpark – Spangram: STADIUM – Words: BULLPEN, GLOVE, HELMET, JUMBOTRON, PEANUTS, PITCHER
July 11, 2025 – Theme: It could be verse – Spangram: POETRY – Words: ACROSTIC, BALLAD, ELEGY, EPIC, HAIKU, LIMERICK, SONNET
July 10, 2025 – Theme: Nap time! – Spangram: SLEEPYHEAD – Words: DROWSY, FATIGUED, KNACKERED, SPENT, TIRED, WEARY
July 09, 2025 – Theme: Party time! – Spangram: DECORATIONS – Words: BALLOON, BUNTING, CONFETTI, PENNANT, STREAMER
July 08, 2025 – Theme: So extra – Spangram: SPARES – Words: BEDROOM, CHANGE, HANDS, KEYS, MOMENT, PARTS, TIME, TIRES
July 07, 2025 – Theme: Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh – Spangram: SUMMERCAMP – Words: BUNK, CANTEEN, FIELDHOUSE, FLAGPOLE, LAKE, LODGE
July 06, 2025 – Theme: My hero! – Spangram: SUPERPOWER – Words: FLIGHT, HEALING, INVISIBILITY, SPEED, STRENGTH
July 05, 2025 – Theme: Every second counts – Spangram: TIMEKEEPERS – Words: CHRONOMETER, CLOCK, HOURGLASS, SUNDIAL, WATCH
July 04, 2025 – Theme: Let’s have a picnic! – Spangram: BARBECUE – Words: BEANS, BRATS, BURGERS, COLESLAW, SALAD, WATERMELON
July 03, 2025 – Theme: Beyond vanilla – Spangram: ICECREAM – Words: BROWNIE, BUTTERSCOTCH, CHERRY, COFFEE, PISTACHIO
July 02, 2025 – Theme: This is for the birds – Spangram: NESTINGMATERIAL – Words: FEATHER, FLUFF, GRASS, LEAF, MOSS, TWIG, WOOL
July 01, 2025 – Theme: Center of attraction – Spangram: AMUSEMENTPARK – Words: CAROUSEL, FUNHOUSE, SCRAMBLER, SLIDE, TRAIN

📆 June 2025

June 30, 2025 – Theme: Trellis beauties – Spangram: CLIMBER – Words: CLEMATIS, JASMINE, MOONFLOWER, SWEETPEA, WISTERIA
June 29, 2025 – Theme: Hue are my sunshine – Spangram: CHASINGRAINBOWS – Words: BLUE, GREEN, INDIGO, ORANGE, VIOLET, YELLOW
June 28, 2025 – Theme: … not included – Spangram: BATTERIESREQUIRED – Words: CAMERA, CLOCK, FLASHLIGHT, REMOTE, TOYS
June 27, 2025 – Theme: Playing dirty – Spangram: SANDBOXTOYS – Words: BUCKET, FUNNEL, MOLD, RAKE, SHOVEL, SIFTER, TRUCK
June 26, 2025 – Theme: Fowl business – Spangram: GAMEBIRDS – Words: GOOSE, GROUSE, PARTRIDGE, PHEASANT, QUAIL, TURKEY
June 25, 2025 – Theme: Worth the splurge – Spangram: LUXURYGOODS – Words: CONVERTIBLE, HANDBAG, JEWELRY, PERFUME, WATCH
June 24, 2025 – Theme: Healthful helpers – Spangram: SUPPLEMENTS – Words: CALCIUM, FLAXSEED, MAGNESIUM, PROBIOTIC, ZINC
June 23, 2025 – Theme: Breaking up the band – Spangram: ROCKGROUPS – Words: CHEAP, HEADS, PUMPKINS, SMASHING, TALKING, TRICK
June 22, 2025 – Theme: Fragrant abuse – Spangram: THATSTINKS – Words: FOUL, MALODOROUS, PUNGENT, RANK, REEKING, SMELLY
June 21, 2025 – Theme: Goose eggs – Spangram: DIDDLYSQUAT – Words: BUPKIS, NADA, NAUGHT, NOTHING, ZERO, ZILCH, ZIPPO
June 20, 2025 – Theme: Just a dusting – Spangram: POWDERS – Words: BABY, BAKING, BLASTING, CHILI, COCOA, ITCHING, TALCUM
June 19, 2025 – Theme: Life is a highway – Spangram: ROADTRIP – Words: AUDIOBOOK, GAMES, MOTEL, PHOTOS, PLAYLIST, SCENERY
June 18, 2025 – Theme: Down time – Spangram: SADNESS – Words: BLUE, DOLEFUL, GLOOMY, MELANCHOLY, TEARY, WOEBEGONE
June 17, 2025 – Theme: Make it work – Spangram: FIGUREOUT – Words: CONTRIVE, ENGINEER, FINAGLE, FINESSE, NEGOTIATE
June 16, 2025 – Theme: Key notes – Spangram: PIANOPIECES – Words: ETUDE, MINUET, NOCTURNE, PRELUDE, SONATA, SUITE
June 15, 2025 – Theme: Here’s to him! – Spangram: FATHERSDAY – Words: CHALUPA, CRAWDAD, PAPARAZZI, POPCORN, POPSICLE
June 14, 2025 – Theme: It’s a banner day – Spangram: FLAGSYMBOL – Words: CROSS, CROWN, MOON, SHIELD, STAR, STRIPE, TRIANGLE
June 13, 2025 – Theme: Scattering petals – Spangram: FLOWERGIRLS – Words: AZALEA, DAISY, LILY, PETUNIA, POPPY, ROSE, VIOLET
June 12, 2025 – Theme: Gone fishing – Spangram: TACKLEBOX – Words: BOBBER, HOOK, LINE, LURE, REEL, SCALE, SINKER, SWIVEL
June 11, 2025 – Theme: If you build it … – Spangram: ARCHITECTURE – Words: BAROQUE, BRUTALIST, CLASSICAL, DECO, REVIVAL
June 10, 2025 – Theme: Mind your manners – Spangram: BEPOLITE – Words: APOLOGIZE, CONSIDER, LISTEN, RESPECT, SHARE, THANK
June 09, 2025 – Theme: What you see isn’t what you get – Spangram: FALSEFRONT – Words: CAMOUFLAGE, CLOAK, COVER, DISGUISE, FACADE, MASK
June 08, 2025 – Theme: On Broadway – Spangram: ITSSHOWTIME – Words: CAST, COSTUMES, DANCING, LIGHTS, SCORE, SINGING
June 07, 2025 – Theme: I am what I am – Spangram: BEYOURSELF – Words: HUMAN, INDIVIDUAL, MORTAL, PERSON, SOMEONE, SOUL
June 06, 2025 – Theme: String’s attached – Spangram: YOYOTRICK – Words: BREAKAWAY, ELEVATOR, PINWHEEL, SEASICK, SLEEPER
June 05, 2025 – Theme: Mary, Mary, quite … – Spangram: GARDEN – Words: BELLS, COCKLESHELLS, CONTRARY, MAIDS, PRETTY, SILVER
June 04, 2025 – Theme: Monster quest – Spangram: CRYPTIDS – Words: BIGFOOT, CRAWLER, JACKALOPE, KRAKEN, MOTHMAN, YETI
June 03, 2025 – Theme: That’s proprietary! – Spangram: TRADEMARKED – Words: CHAPSTICK, JACUZZI, KLEENEX, POPSICLE, VELCRO
June 02, 2025 – Theme: On the vine – Spangram: TOMATO – Words: BEEFSTEAK, CHERRY, HEIRLOOM, JUBILEE, LUNCHBOX, PLUM
June 01, 2025 – Theme: All rise – Spangram: YOURHONOR – Words: ALIBI, BAIL, COURTROOM, LAWYER, MOTION, OBJECTION

📆 May 2025

May 31, 2025 – Theme: Next to the bobby pins – Spangram: HAIRACCESSORIES – Words: BARRETTE, CLAW, CLIP, HEADBAND, SCRUNCHIE
May 30, 2025 – Theme: And here’s the kicker … – Spangram: SOCCER – Words: DEFENDER, FORWARD, GOALKEEPER, MIDFIELDER, STRIKER
May 29, 2025 – Theme: It’s a little buggy – Spangram: INSECT – Words: BUTTERFLY, DRAGONFLY, FLEA, HORNET, MANTIS, MOTH, WASP
May 28, 2025 – Theme: Top contenders – Spangram: FINISHSTRONG – Words: CHAMP, MEDALIST, TITLEHOLDER, VICTOR, WINNER
May 27, 2025 – Theme: A strange new world – Spangram: DYSTOPIANNOVEL – Words: ANIMAL, FARM, GAMES, HANDMAIDS, HUNGER, TALE
May 26, 2025 – Theme: Body language – Spangram: GESTURES – Words: CURTSEY, HANDSHAKE, KOWTOW, NAMASTE, SALUTE, SHRUG
May 25, 2025 – Theme: Get out the dust buster! – Spangram: SPRINGCLEANING – Words: DECLUTTER, DONATE, LABEL, REORGANIZE, SELL
May 24, 2025 – Theme: Flights of fancy – Spangram: FIRSTCLASS – Words: CHAMPAGNE, LEGROOM, PILLOW, PRIVACY, TOWELETTE
May 23, 2025 – Theme: The musical fruit – Spangram: BEANSALAD – Words: BLACK, CANNELLINI, FAVA, GREEN, KIDNEY, NAVY, PINTO
May 22, 2025 – Theme: Keeping an eye on things – Spangram: TAKECARE – Words: CUSTODIAN, GUARDIAN, PROTECTOR, STEWARD, TRUSTEE
May 21, 2025 – Theme: Three’s a crowd – Spangram: DOUBLETROUBLE – Words: COUPLE, MATCH, PAIR, PARTNERS, TWINS, TWOSOME
May 18, 2025 – Theme: Riding the wind – Spangram: SAILBOAT – Words: HELM, HULL, KEEL, MAST, RIGGING, RUDDER, STERN, TILLER
May 17, 2025 – Theme: She’s got game – Spangram: BASKETBALL – Words: DREAM, FEVER, LIBERTY, LYNX, MERCURY, STORM, WINGS
May 15, 2025 – Theme: Animal drives – Spangram: AUTOMOBILES – Words: BEETLE, BRONCO, IMPALA, JAGUAR, MUSTANG, RABBIT
May 14, 2025 – Theme: Boogie woogie woogie – Spangram: LINEDANCE – Words: FOOTLOOSE, HUSTLE, LOCOMOTION, MACARENA, WOBBLE
May 13, 2025 – Theme: Keep on keeping on – Spangram: STAYSTRONG – Words: ABIDE, ENDURE, LAST, PERSEVERE, PERSIST, SURVIVE
May 12, 2025 – Theme: A little respect – Spangram: STREETCRED – Words: CHARACTER, NAME, REPUTATION, STANDING, STATURE
May 11, 2025 – Theme: Happy … – Spangram: MOTHERSDAY – Words: BREAKFAST, CARDS, DRAWINGS, FLOWERS, HUGS, PARTY
May 10, 2025 – Theme: Find the missing links – Spangram: SAUSAGES – Words: ANDOUILLE, CHORIZO, KIELBASA, LIVERWURST, SALAMI
May 09, 2025 – Theme: Outsiders – Spangram: CAMPINGGEAR – Words: BACKPACK, COOLER, GRILL, LANTERN, TENT, THERMOS
May 08, 2025 – Theme: Well, fancy that! – Spangram: OOHSHINY – Words: DELUXE, EXTRAVAGANT, GAUDY, LAVISH, ORNATE, SNAZZY
May 07, 2025 – Theme: Training day – Spangram: ALLABOARD – Words: BOXCAR, CABOOSE, ENGINE, FLATBED, GONDOLA, HOPPER
May 06, 2025 – Theme: I’m in lobe – Spangram: EARRINGS – Words: CHANDELIER, CLIPON, CUFF, HOOP, PLUG, STUD, TEARDROP
May 04, 2025 – Theme: Star Wars: A New Hope – Spangram: OPENINGCRAWL – Words: EMPIRE, GALAXY, LONG, PLANET, REBEL, SPACE, TIME
May 03, 2025 – Theme: Say “ah” – Spangram: DOCTORSKIT – Words: GAUZE, STETHOSCOPE, SYRINGE, TAPE, THERMOMETER
May 02, 2025 – Theme: What a trill! – Spangram: SONGBIRDS – Words: CARDINAL, CHICKADEE, LARK, SPARROW, WARBLER, WREN
May 01, 2025 – Theme: I get around – Spangram: WHEELIE – Words: BICYCLE, ROLLERBLADES, SCOOTER, SKATEBOARD, WAGON

📆 April 2025

April 30, 2025 – Theme: Best in class – Spangram: YEARBOOK – Words: ATHLETE, COUPLE, DRESSED, EYES, FRIENDS, HAIR, SMILE
April 29, 2025 – Theme: I’ve got you covered – Spangram: SHELLS – Words: ARMADILLO, NAUTILUS, NUCLEUS, TACO, TORTOISE, WALNUT
April 28, 2025 – Theme: My bad! – Spangram: WHOOPSIEDAISY – Words: BLUNDER, FALTER, SLIP, SPILL, STUMBLE, TOPPLE
April 27, 2025 – Theme: Sleep tight – Spangram: BEDTIME – Words: EARPLUGS, MASK, MEDITATION, MELATONIN, MOUTHGUARD
April 26, 2025 – Theme: Face time – Spangram: MAKEUPEXAM – Words: BRONZER, CONCEALER, FOUNDATION, POWDER, PRIMER
April 25, 2025 – Theme: It’s in the stars – Spangram: CONSTELLATIONS – Words: CENTAUR, CROSS, DIPPER, HUNTER, MAIDEN, SWAN
April 24, 2025 – Theme: Coarse material – Spangram: ROUGHSTUFF – Words: BARK, LOOFAH, PUMICE, ROPE, SACKCLOTH, SANDPAPER
April 23, 2025 – Theme: What a softie! – Spangram: GETFUZZY – Words: CATERPILLAR, CHENILLE, DUCKLING, PEACH, SLIPPERS
April 22, 2025 – Theme: Counter offers – Spangram: CAFEMENU – Words: CHAI, ESPRESSO, JUICES, PASTRIES, SANDWICHES, SOUP
April 21, 2025 – Theme: What talent! – Spangram: VARIETYACTS – Words: ACROBAT, COMIC, DANCER, DUET, JUGGLER, MAGICIAN
April 20, 2025 – Theme: On the hunt – Spangram: EASTERBASKET – Words: BOOK, BUNNY, CANDY, CHOCOLATE, EGGS, PEEPS, TOYS
April 19, 2025 – Theme: ___ a ___ – Spangram: TAKETHAT – Words: BREATHER, CHANCE, GANDER, HIKE, HINT, NUMBER, SELFIE
April 18, 2025 – Theme: On the board – Spangram: GAMEPIECES – Words: BATTLESHIP, CHECKER, DOMINO, KNIGHT, TILE, TOKEN
April 17, 2025 – Theme: THE movies – Spangram: TITLES – Words: AVIATOR, GODFATHER, GOONIES, GRADUATE, RING, SHINING
April 16, 2025 – Theme: Fore! – Spangram: GOLFCLUBS – Words: CHIPPER, DRIVER, IRON, PUTTER, UTILITY, WEDGE, WOOD
April 14, 2025 – Theme: April showers … – Spangram: SPRINGFLOWERS – Words: CROCUS, DAFFODIL, HYACINTH, IRIS, LILY, TULIP
April 13, 2025 – Theme: Orange door hinge – Spangram: COLORRHYMES – Words: FLEW, HEIGHT, HELLO, PILOT, PLAQUE, QUEEN, SPREAD
April 12, 2025 – Theme: Get your mind out of the gutter – Spangram: DIRTYWORDS – Words: FILTHY, GRIMY, MUDDY, POLLUTED, STAINED, UNKEMPT
April 11, 2025 – Theme: Buzzing in – Spangram: GAMESHOWS – Words: CATCHPHRASE, JEOPARDY, LINGO, PASSWORD, PYRAMID
April 10, 2025 – Theme: What’s the buzz? – Spangram: BUMBLEBEE – Words: ABDOMEN, ANTENNAE, STINGER, THORAX, TONGUE, WINGS
April 09, 2025 – Theme: That’s quite a (tasty) mouthful – Spangram: FOURSYLLABLES – Words: ARUGULA, AVOCADO, CAULIFLOWER, WATERMELON
April 08, 2025 – Theme: Out of this world – Spangram: SCIENCEFICTION – Words: ALIEN, ARRIVAL, DUNE, GRAVITY, MEGALOPOLIS
April 07, 2025 – Theme: Half-and-half – Spangram: HYBRIDCREATURE – Words: CENTAUR, GRIFFIN, JACKALOPE, MERMAN, SATYR
April 06, 2025 – Theme: The feeling is mutual – Spangram: GETALONG – Words: AGREE, CLICK, CONNECT, HARMONIZE, MESH, RELATE, VIBE
April 05, 2025 – Theme: In it to win it – Spangram: GAMECHANGERS – Words: COMEBACK, RALLY, ROUT, SWEEP, THREEPEAT, UPSET
April 04, 2025 – Theme: Step on it! – Spangram: FLOORING – Words: CONCRETE, HARDWOOD, LAMINATE, LINOLEUM, TERRAZZO
April 03, 2025 – Theme: Get the bug – Spangram: ENTOMOLOGY – Words: ASSASSIN, DOODLE, LADY, LIGHTNING, POTATO, STINK
April 02, 2025 – Theme: Shine on – Spangram: STARPOWER – Words: DAZZLE, GLEAM, RADIATE, SHIMMER, SPARKLE, TWINKLE
April 01, 2025 – Theme: It’s a sign! – Spangram: SPRINGTIME – Words: BLOSSOMS, BUDS, POLLEN, PUDDLES, ROBINS, SHOWERS

📅 NYT Strands Answers & Spangrams by Month

📆 March 2025

March 31, 2025 – Theme: That’s an equine of a different shade! – Spangram: HORSECOLORINGS – Words: BUCKSKIN, CHESTNUT, DAPPLE, PALOMINO, ROAN
March 30, 2025 – Theme: Join the chorus – Spangram: CHOIRPART – Words: ALTO, BARITONE, BASS, MEZZO, SOPRANO, TENOR, TREBLE
March 29, 2025 – Theme: Power plants – Spangram: VEGANPROTEINS – Words: BEANS, NUTS, SEEDS, SEITAN, TEMPEH, TOFU, YEAST
March 28, 2025 – Theme: Wise ones – Spangram: GUIDINGLIGHT – Words: ELDER, PHILOSOPHER, SAGE, THINKER, VISIONARY
March 27, 2025 – Theme: Playing the field – Spangram: NATIONALLEAGUE – Words: BRAVE, BREWER, DODGER, GIANT, MARLIN, PIRATE
March 26, 2025 – Theme: In the circle of life – Spangram: LIONKING – Words: ELEPHANT, HORNBILL, HYENA, MEERKAT, WARTHOG, ZEBRA
March 25, 2025 – Theme: For starters – Spangram: APPETIZER – Words: CALAMARI, FONDUE, NACHOS, POPPERS, SLIDERS, WINGS
March 24, 2025 – Theme: Yes, Queen … – Spangram: ROCKBAND – Words: BLONDIE, EAGLES, GENESIS, HEART, JOURNEY, KISS, RUSH
March 23, 2025 – Theme: In stitches – Spangram: NEEDLEWORK – Words: BASTE, CROCHET, DARN, EMBROIDER, KNIT, MEND, PATCH
March 22, 2025 – Theme: A good roast – Spangram: CRACKINGUP – Words: CACKLE, CHUCKLE, GIGGLE, HOWL, LAUGH, ROAR, SHRIEK
March 21, 2025 – Theme: Ode to the aubergine – Spangram: EGGPLANTDISH – Words: MOUSSAKA, PARMIGIANA, RATATOUILLE, STUFFED

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