Issue #922 Fri 11 Sep
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — September 11, 2026 Today
Today's grid asks for a steady hand and a clear eye. Expect a brisk pace as you navigate the lines.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
Salt air, the rhythmic slap of waves against wood, and the distant call of a foghorn.
Maritime infrastructure and coastal geography
COASTAL GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
Spangram 4 hints · 15 letters
The connector word
A three-word phrase
15 letters.
Starts with O, ends with T.
ON THE WATERFRONT
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (5 letters)
- 2 B (6 letters)
- 3 D (4 letters)
- 4 L (10 letters)
- 5 P (4 letters)
- 6 S (4 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BA (5 letters)
- 2 BR (6 letters)
- 3 DO (4 letters)
- 4 LI (10 letters)
- 5 PI (4 letters)
- 6 SH (4 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A flat-bottomed vessel used for hauling heavy cargo through shallow channels.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BA.
BARGE
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
An elevated structure spanning a gap to connect two landmasses.
6 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BR.
BRIDGE
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
The designated area where a vessel is tied up for loading and unloading.
4 letters.
Starts with D.
Starts with DO.
DOCK
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 10 letters
A theme word
A tall, illuminated tower providing a navigational warning to passing vessels.
10 letters.
Starts with L.
Starts with LI.
LIGHTHOUSE
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A wooden platform extending into the sea for walking or mooring.
4 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PI.
PIER
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A large seagoing craft designed for transport across deep oceans.
4 letters.
Starts with S.
Starts with SH.
SHIP
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- BARGE
- BRIDGE
- DOCK
- LIGHTHOUSE
- PIER
- SHIP
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for today's Strands. Every answer below helps you along without giving the game away — ready to see the full solution? See the complete Strands answer for September 11, 2026, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is today's NYT Strands?
Today's NYT Strands rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 6 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does today's Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 15 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "O" — the hints above ease you toward the rest one step at a time, without spelling it out.
What is the theme of today's NYT Strands?
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 6 words? Open the answer section on this page.
Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 15-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 15-letter spangram