Issue #918 Mon 7 Sep
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — September 7, 2026
Today's grid requires a bit of diplomatic maneuvering to navigate. Keep a level head as you untangle the various paths across the board.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Two people pulling opposite ends of a heavy rug until it finally sits centered in the hallway.
Diplomacy and interpersonal conflict resolution
REACHING A MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING
Spangram 4 hints · 13 letters
The connector word
Three-word phrasal verb
13 letters.
Starts with M, ends with Y.
MEET ME HALFWAY
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Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (5 letters)
- 2 C (10 letters)
- 3 N (9 letters)
- 4 S (6 letters)
- 5 S (5 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AG (5 letters)
- 2 CO (10 letters)
- 3 NE (9 letters)
- 4 SE (6 letters)
- 5 SH (5 letters)
Theme word 1 of 5 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A firm nod following a long discussion.
5 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AG.
AGREE
Theme word 2 of 5 5 hints · 10 letters
A theme word
Giving up a little of your ground to find common territory.
10 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CO.
COMPROMISE
Theme word 3 of 5 5 hints · 9 letters
A theme word
Back-and-forth chatter until the price is right.
9 letters.
Starts with N.
Starts with NE.
NEGOTIATE
Theme word 4 of 5 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
Putting a final stamp on a long-standing dispute.
6 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SE.
SETTLE
Theme word 5 of 5 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
Dividing the last slice of pizza between two hungry friends.
5 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SH.
SHARE
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Spoiler-free help for Strands on September 7, 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 7, 2026, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on September 7, 2026?
NYT Strands on September 7, 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 7, 2026 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 13 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "M" — 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 7, 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 · 13-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 5 theme words · 13-letter spangram