Issue #937 Sat 26 Sep
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — September 26, 2026
Today's grid asks for a steady hand and a clear head. Expect a layout that rewards those who trace paths with patience.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A silk scarf fluttering against a window screen, moving just enough to catch the light.
Meteorological phenomena and air movement
MILD ATMOSPHERIC MOTION
Spangram 4 hints · 10 letters
The connector word
Two-word compound noun
10 letters.
Starts with G, ends with D.
GENTLE WIND
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 B (6 letters)
- 2 C (7 letters)
- 3 F (6 letters)
- 4 G (4 letters)
- 5 P (4 letters)
- 6 W (5 letters)
- 7 Z (6 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 BR (6 letters)
- 2 CU (7 letters)
- 3 FL (6 letters)
- 4 GU (4 letters)
- 5 PU (4 letters)
- 6 WH (5 letters)
- 7 ZE (6 letters)
Theme word 1 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A light, easy task that requires very little effort to complete.
6 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BR.
BREEZE
Theme word 2 of 7 5 hints · 7 letters
A theme word
The directional flow of a river or the state of ongoing events.
7 letters.
Starts with C.
Starts with CU.
CURRENT
Theme word 3 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A short, sudden period of activity or a brief snowfall.
6 letters.
Starts with F.
Starts with FL.
FLURRY
Theme word 4 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A powerful rush of air that might slam a door shut.
4 letters.
Starts with G.
Starts with GU.
GUST
Theme word 5 of 7 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A small, soft cloud of smoke or powder released into the air.
4 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PU.
PUFF
Theme word 6 of 7 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A fleeting, faint trace of an odor caught in the hallway.
5 letters.
Starts with W.
Starts with WH.
WHIFF
Theme word 7 of 7 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A poetically soft and pleasant western air from the west.
6 letters.
Starts with Z.
Starts with ZE.
ZEPHYR
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- BREEZE
- CURRENT
- FLURRY
- GUST
- PUFF
- WHIFF
- ZEPHYR
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on September 26, 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 26, 2026, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on September 26, 2026?
NYT Strands on September 26, 2026 rates 3 out of 4 — a tougher-than-average puzzle. There are 7 theme words to find, plus the spangram that ties them together.
Where does the September 26, 2026 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 10 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "G" — 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 26, 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 7 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- Difficulty
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- At a glance
- 7 theme words · 10-letter spangram