Strands Answers Today
Today's Strands theme feels vague? Start with the hints below. The spangram and theme words stay hidden until you tap.
Answers for Friday, November 13, 2026, New York date. Updated every day.
Strands Hint Today
Today's theme clue: Not a good sign
Hint 1: the spangram size
The spangram has 10 letters and starts with R.
Hint 2: how many theme words
There are 6 theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 3: the shortest theme word
The shortest one is SALT.
Today's Strands Answers
Show the spangram and theme words
Spangram: ROTTENLUCK
Theme words: BROKEN, FLOOR, MIRROR, SALT, SPILLED, THIRTEENTH
Made by Hope Fourie, edited by Tracy Bennett.
Yesterday's Strands Answers
Thursday, November 12, 2026: AUDIENCE: CONCERTGOER, LISTENER, PATRON, SPECTATOR, VIEWER
Past Strands Answers
| Date | Answer |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | MUSCLEGROUP: BICEPS, HAMSTRINGS, LATS, OBLIQUES, PECS, QUADS |
| Nov 10, 2026 | CONTENTCREATOR: DEMO, REACTION, REVIEW, SKIT, TUTORIAL, VLOG |
| Nov 9, 2026 | SHOOTTHEBREEZE: BANTER, CHINWAG, GABFEST, GOSSIP, SCHMOOZE |
| Nov 8, 2026 | MARTIALARTS: JUDO, KARATE, KICKBOXING, NINJUTSU, TAEKWONDO |
| Nov 7, 2026 | WHATSTHEHURRY: FLASH, HURTLE, RUSH, STREAK, WHIZ, WHOOSH, ZOOM |
| Nov 6, 2026 | FORESTFLOOR: ACORN, BRANCH, HUSK, LEAVES, MOSS, PINECONE, TWIG |
| Nov 5, 2026 | GIVEMEABREAK: BREAD, CHARACTER, DANCING, FAITH, GROUND, WIND |
| Nov 4, 2026 | HUMANRESOURCES: LABOR, PEOPLE, PERSONNEL, STAFF, WORKFORCE |
| Nov 3, 2026 | BELTITOUT: BALLADEER, CHORISTER, CROONER, SINGER, VOCALIST |
| Nov 2, 2026 | MOUNTAINTOP: CLIFF, GLACIER, PEAK, RIDGE, SADDLE, SNOW, SUMMIT |
| Nov 1, 2026 | ZZZZZZZZ: CATNAP, DOZE, DROWSE, SIESTA, SLEEP, SLUMBER, SNOOZE |
| Oct 31, 2026 | TRICKORTREAT: APPLE, CANDY, FANGS, RING, STICKER, TOOTHBRUSH |
| Oct 30, 2026 | PLUGGEDIN: CURRENT, ELECTRICITY, ENERGY, JUICE, POWER, SPARK |
| Oct 29, 2026 | CAULDRON: BLOOD, BUBBLE, FIRE, LIZARD, NEWT, SNAKE, TONGUE, WORM |
| Oct 28, 2026 | FUNNYBUSINESS: BURLESQUE, FARCE, IMPROV, SKETCH, SLAPSTICK |
| Oct 27, 2026 | EXTERMINATOR: ANTS, COCKROACHES, MICE, RATS, TERMITES, TICKS |
| Oct 26, 2026 | HOSPITALITY: ENTERTAIN, HOST, INVITE, MEET, RECEIVE, WELCOME |
| Oct 25, 2026 | FOUNDATIONS: FRAMEWORK, SCAFFOLDING, SKELETON, STRUCTURE |
| Oct 24, 2026 | LAUNDRYDAY: BASKET, DETERGENT, DRYER, IRON, RACK, SINK, WASHER |
| Oct 23, 2026 | BUSYBODY: EAVESDROPPING, INQUISITIVE, NOSY, PRYING, SNOOPY |
| Oct 22, 2026 | FAMILYTIES: ANCESTORS, BLOOD, BRETHREN, KINFOLK, OFFSPRING |
| Oct 21, 2026 | INTHEATTIC: BOXES, DECORATIONS, LUGGAGE, TRUNKS, YEARBOOKS |
| Oct 20, 2026 | DUCKDUCKGOOSE: CHASE, CIRCLE, GAME, PLAYGROUND, SELECT, WALK |
| Oct 19, 2026 | MYTHOLOGICAL: DEITY, DRYAD, FATES, FURIES, MUSES, NYMPH, SATYR |
| Oct 18, 2026 | RUNNINGGEAR: HEADPHONES, SNEAKERS, SUNGLASSES, VEST, WATCH |
| Oct 17, 2026 | FALLINLOVE: BABBLE, BLUSH, FIDGET, GIGGLE, PERSPIRE, STUMBLE |
| Oct 16, 2026 | SMALLWORLD: AMOEBA, ATOM, FOLLICLE, MITE, MOLECULE, PINPOINT |
| Oct 15, 2026 | LIGHTHOUSE: BEACON, DOME, GALLERY, LANTERN, STAIRCASE, TOWER |
| Oct 14, 2026 | ONCEUPONATIME: BEAST, BEAUTY, FROG, HARE, PRINCESS, TORTOISE |
Finding the theme words
Strands is a word search where every letter on the grid belongs to an answer. A short clue hints at the theme, and you trace words through letters that touch, diagonals included. Theme words light up blue, and the spangram, the answer that names the theme, turns yellow.
The spangram runs from one side of the board to the other. Once you find it, the rest of the theme words become far easier to guess.
- Read the clue as a pun as well as a plain hint. Strands clues are often playful.
- Look along the edges for long words that could stretch across the board.
- Any real word that is not a theme word still counts toward a hint, so do not waste a stuck moment.
Play Strands
Rules, tips and the link to the real game are in our Strands guide. You can also play Strands on its own site.
Strands answer FAQ
What is the spangram?
A theme word that touches two opposite sides of the board. It sums up the theme.
How do I earn a Strands hint in the game?
Find three real words that are not theme words. The hint button then lights up a theme word.
When does Strands reset?
At midnight in your own time zone. This page follows the date in New York.