Strands NYT Crossword Clue
The answer to the “Strands” crossword clue is DESERTS (7 letters); other puzzles used LOCKS. We have seen this clue 2 times in New York Times and New York Times Mini crosswords, most recently on September 4, 2026.
Answer
THE ANSWER SEEN MOST OFTEN · 7 LETTERS
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DESERTS: to abandon.
Best answers for “Strands”
| Rank | Answer | Letters | Clue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DESERTS | 7 | Strands |
| 2 | LOCKS | 5 | Strands |
| 3 | CATHAIR | 7 | Strands from the litter? similar clue |
| 4 | DNA | 3 | Stuff with strands similar clue |
| 5 | NYT | 3 | Strands publisher (Abbr.) similar clue |
| 6 | WISPS | 5 | Thin strands similar clue |
| 7 | TINSEL | 6 | Glittery strands similar clue |
The first 2 answers are for this clue; the others answered clues with the same main words.
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Questions about the Strands Crossword Clue
What is the 7-letter answer to the Strands crossword clue?
DESERTS is the 7-letter answer to the “Strands” crossword clue, the one we have seen most often.
When was the Strands crossword clue last used?
In the New York Times of September 4, 2026. We have seen it 2 times.
What are other possible answers to the Strands crossword clue?
Other puzzles used LOCKS for this clue. Similar clues were answered with CATHAIR (“Strands from the litter?”), DNA (“Stuff with strands”), NYT (“Strands publisher (Abbr.)”).