Issue #940 Tue 29 Sep
NYT Strands Hints & Answer — September 29, 2026
Today's grid requires a steady hand and a bit of patience. Expect a classic, straightforward experience that rewards a methodical approach.
Theme 3 reveals
Today's theme
A thumb against a wrist, the rhythmic thrum of a marathon runner finishing the final mile, or the steady ticking of a grandfather clock.
Human anatomy and internal systems
BIOLOGICAL TRANSPORT SYSTEMS
Spangram 4 hints · 14 letters
The connector word
A single, lengthy compound word
14 letters.
Starts with C, ends with R.
CARDIOVASCULAR
Group hint 1 reveal
Show all starting letters
Starting letters
- 1 A (6 letters)
- 2 A (6 letters)
- 3 B (5 letters)
- 4 P (8 letters)
- 5 P (5 letters)
- 6 V (4 letters)
Group hint 1 reveal
Show the first two letters of each
First two letters
- 1 AR (6 letters)
- 2 AT (6 letters)
- 3 BL (5 letters)
- 4 PR (8 letters)
- 5 PU (5 letters)
- 6 VE (4 letters)
Theme word 1 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
A thick-walled conduit carrying oxygenated fluid away from the central pump.
6 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AR.
ARTERY
Theme word 2 of 6 5 hints · 6 letters
A theme word
An upper chamber of the organ that receives incoming flow.
6 letters.
Starts with A.
Starts with AT.
ATRIUM
Theme word 3 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
The iron-rich liquid that keeps the entire system running.
5 letters.
Starts with B.
Starts with BL.
BLOOD
Theme word 4 of 6 5 hints · 8 letters
A theme word
The force exerted against the walls of the pipes during every cycle.
8 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PR.
PRESSURE
Theme word 5 of 6 5 hints · 5 letters
A theme word
A measurable count of the rhythmic beats per minute.
5 letters.
Starts with P.
Starts with PU.
PULSE
Theme word 6 of 6 5 hints · 4 letters
A theme word
A thin-walled conduit returning deoxygenated fluid back to the start.
4 letters.
Starts with V.
Starts with VE.
VEIN
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- ARTERY
- ATRIUM
- BLOOD
- PRESSURE
- PULSE
- VEIN
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Frequently asked questions
Spoiler-free help for Strands on September 29, 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 29, 2026, or browse every Strands puzzle in the archive.
How hard is NYT Strands on September 29, 2026?
NYT Strands on September 29, 2026 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 the September 29, 2026 Strands spangram start?
The spangram is 14 letters long and stretches right across the board. It begins with the letter "C" — 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 29, 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 6 words? Open the answer section on this page.
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- 6 theme words · 14-letter spangram
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Today
- Difficulty
- Stiff
- At a glance
- 6 theme words · 14-letter spangram