Stumped by the crossword clue "Sparkly strands"? You're not alone — this clue appeared in the LA Times Daily Crossword puzzle on January 7, 2018. We've scoured our database and found 14 possible solutions. The strongest candidate is TINSEL (6 letters) at 99% confidence, based on data from published crossword puzzles.
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14 Other Potential Answers
Rank
Answer
Length
Source
Date
99%
TINSEL
Sparkly strands
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Jan 7, 2018
99%
TINSEL
Sparkly strands
LA Times Daily Crossword · Jan 7, 2018
8%
ELSA
Ice queen with more than 400,000 computer-generated strands of hair
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Oct 31, 2025
8%
ELSA
Ice queen with more than 400,000 computer-generated strands of hair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Oct 31, 2025
8%
THREE
Number of strands in a simple braid
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Aug 20, 2025
8%
THREE
Number of strands in a simple braid
LA Times Daily Crossword · Aug 20, 2025
8%
TWINE
String with twisted strands
(5)
Universal Crossword
Feb 24, 2024
8%
TWINE
String with twisted strands
Universal Crossword · Feb 24, 2024
8%
DNA
Genetic strands
(3)
Universal Crossword
Jan 28, 2024
8%
DNA
Genetic strands
Universal Crossword · Jan 28, 2024
8%
ALPACAWOOL
Soft sweater strands
(10)
Universal Crossword
Nov 21, 2023
8%
ALPACAWOOL
Soft sweater strands
Universal Crossword · Nov 21, 2023
8%
ADORN
Cover with sparkly beads, say
(5)
Universal Crossword
Oct 20, 2023
8%
ADORN
Cover with sparkly beads, say
Universal Crossword · Oct 20, 2023
8%
HAIRS
Crime scene strands
(5)
Universal Crossword
Nov 18, 2022
8%
HAIRS
Crime scene strands
Universal Crossword · Nov 18, 2022
8%
WISPS
Loose strands of hair
(5)
LA Times Daily Crossword
May 27, 2022
8%
WISPS
Loose strands of hair
LA Times Daily Crossword · May 27, 2022
8%
TENDRILS
Curly strands
(8)
Eugene Sheffer Crossword
Jan 19, 2022
8%
TENDRILS
Curly strands
Eugene Sheffer Crossword · Jan 19, 2022
8%
BRAIDS
Interwoven strands of hair
(6)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Nov 15, 2021
8%
BRAIDS
Interwoven strands of hair
LA Times Daily Crossword · Nov 15, 2021
8%
KOOSH
___ ball (toy with strands)
(5)
Universal Crossword
May 9, 2021
8%
KOOSH
___ ball (toy with strands)
Universal Crossword · May 9, 2021
8%
GEODES
Rocks with sparkly insides
(6)
Universal Crossword
Aug 22, 2020
8%
GEODES
Rocks with sparkly insides
Universal Crossword · Aug 22, 2020
8%
RNAS
Genetic strands
(4)
LA Times Daily Crossword
Mar 15, 2020
8%
RNAS
Genetic strands
LA Times Daily Crossword · Mar 15, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many possible solutions does "Sparkly strands" have?
We found 1 exact solution and 14 total potential answers including similar clues. The most likely answer is TINSEL (6 letters).
What is the best answer for "Sparkly strands"?
The best answer for "Sparkly strands" is TINSEL with 6 letters.
This answer has a 99% confidence rating based on our database of crossword solutions.
Where has "Sparkly strands" been used as a crossword clue?
This clue has appeared 1 time in our database.
It has been featured in LA Times Daily Crossword.
It was last seen in the LA Times Daily Crossword on January 7, 2018.