Emotions

NOSTALGIA

Nostalgia is a bittersweet longing for the past, often for happy memories or a sense of home. The term was coined in the 17th century from Greek roots meaning 'homecoming' and 'pain', originally describing severe homesickness. Modern research suggests nostalgia can boost mood and social connection.

NOSTALGIA is the kind of word that shows up in themed word searches like Strands. Themed puzzles group words like this under a shared category — here, Emotions.