The New York Times Strands puzzle for Tuesday, September 22, 2026 (#933) challenges players with a “Day and night shift” theme. This guide provides hints, the spangram, and all four theme answers to help you complete the grid.
Understanding Today’s Theme
The official theme for September 22 is “Day and night shift,” pointing to words that describe change, transition, or movement from one state to another. A more direct clue is “Goodbye, summer,” which hints at the seasonal shift behind the spangram.
How NYT Strands Works
NYT Strands is a word-search game where you find words connected to the daily theme. Letters can be connected in any direction across the grid. The spangram is a special word or phrase that captures the puzzle’s central theme, stretching from one side of the board to the opposite side, and is highlighted in yellow when found. Finding non-theme words earns hints that can reveal theme words when the grid becomes difficult.
Hints for September 22, 2026
- Main theme hint: “Day and night shift”
- More direct clue: “Goodbye, summer”
- Spangram hint: Starts with F and ends with X, running vertically through the grid.
Spangram Answer
FALLEQUINOX — This phrase directly connects to the seasonal change referenced by the theme and the clue “Goodbye, summer.”
Complete Answer List
- SWITCH
- CHANGEOVER
- TRANSITION
- PROGRESSION
- FALLEQUINOX (spangram)
Each theme word describes a change or movement from one state, condition, or stage to another. SWITCH, CHANGEOVER, and TRANSITION all describe forms of change, while PROGRESSION points to movement from one stage to another.
Why This Puzzle May Take Some Time
The answers are closely connected in meaning, which can be tricky. The spangram FALLEQUINOX is an unusual phrase, so spotting the letter Q can provide a useful clue when searching the board.
NYT Strands gives players a new theme and grid every day. Puzzle #933 focuses on change, with the “Day and night shift” theme connecting the four answers and the FALLEQUINOX spangram. For players who were stuck on September 22, this complete answer list provides a clear route through the grid.
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