Issue #917 Sun 6 Sep
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — September 6, 2026
A steady, rhythmic pace defines today's grid. Expect a straightforward solve that moves with clear, intentional steps.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
The lukewarm coffee, the gray sky, and the third-best option on the menu.
Commonplace observations of daily life
UNREMARKABLE EVALUATIONS
Spangram 4 hints · 14 letters
The connector word
Two-word noun phrase
14 letters.
Starts with N, ends with L.
NOTHING SPECIAL
Group hint 1 reveal
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Starting letters
- 1 A (8 letters)
- 2 A (7 letters)
- 3 A (7 letters)
- 4 M (8 letters)
- 5 O (4 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AD (8 letters)
- 2 AL (7 letters)
- 3 AV (7 letters)
- 4 ME (8 letters)
- 5 OK (4 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
It meets the requirements without exceeding them.
8 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AD.
ADEQUATE
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Acceptable, though it leaves no lasting impression.
7 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AL.
ALRIGHT
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
Right in the middle of the pack.
7 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AV.
AVERAGE
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
Lackluster work that barely gets the job done.
8 letters.
Starts with M.
Starts with ME.
MEDIOCRE
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
Safe, standard, and entirely unexciting.
4 letters.
Starts with O.
Starts with OK.
OKAY
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- ADEQUATE
- ALRIGHT
- AVERAGE
- MEDIOCRE
- OKAY
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on September 6, 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 6, 2026, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on September 6, 2026?
NYT Strands on September 6, 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 6, 2026 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 14 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "N" — 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 6, 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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- 5 theme words · 14-letter spangram
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 5 theme words · 14-letter spangram