Issue #915 Fri 4 Sep
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — September 4, 2026
A steady morning light hits the coffee mug, promising a grid that demands patience. Expect a gentle incline as the pieces find their places.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The siren wails three blocks over while the neighborhood dog stays perfectly still in its yard.
People who save the day
VALIANT FIGURES
Spangram 4 hints · 6 letters
The connector word
A single six-letter word
6 letters.
Starts with H, ends with S.
HEROES
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (5 letters)
- 2 C (10 letters)
- 3 F (8 letters)
- 4 I (8 letters)
- 5 L (11 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BR (5 letters)
- 2 CO (10 letters)
- 3 FE (8 letters)
- 4 IN (8 letters)
- 5 LI (11 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
You stand your ground when the wind picks up and the path ahead disappears into the fog.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BR.
BRAVE
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 10 letters
A theme word
Stepping forward to speak your mind in a room full of people who disagree with you.
10 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
COURAGEOUS
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
That walk across the high beam without looking down once.
8 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FE.
FEARLESS
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
Venturing into the overgrown thicket behind the house with nothing but a flashlight.
8 letters.
Starts with I.
Starts with IN.
INTREPID
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 11 letters
A theme word
The quiet resolve of a person who decides to stay when everyone else has already left.
11 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LI.
LIONHEARTED
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- BRAVE
- COURAGEOUS
- FEARLESS
- INTREPID
- LIONHEARTED
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on September 4, 2026. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for September 4, 2026, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on September 4, 2026?
NYT Strands on September 4, 2026 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 5 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the September 4, 2026 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 6 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "H" — the hints above ease you toward the rest one step at a time, without spelling it out.
What is the theme of NYT Strands on September 4, 2026?
We keep the theme under wraps here so nothing is spoiled — but the ladder above walks you into it, starting with the puzzle's overall vibe. Want it stated outright, with the spangram and all 5 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 5 theme words · 6-letter spangram