Overview
The NYT Strands puzzle for September 26, 2026, is Game #937 with the theme “A breath of fresh air.” This puzzle challenges players to find words related to moving air, from gentle breezes to strong gusts. The Spangram ties it all together.
How NYT Strands Works
Strands is a daily word search puzzle centered on a single theme. Players find hidden words in a grid of letters, which can appear horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. A Spangram is a special word or phrase that spans the entire grid and reveals the connection between all theme words. Finding extra non-theme words can unlock hints when stuck.
Hint for September 26
The clue is “A breath of fresh air.” Think about the many ways air moves through the sky—some gentle and soft, others short bursts or stronger gusts.
Spangram Hint
The Spangram consists of two words describing a soft, light movement of air.
Spangram: GENTLE WIND
Answers for September 26
Here are all seven theme words for today’s puzzle:
- BREEZE
- ZEPHYR
- GUST
- WHIFF
- PUFF
- FLURRY
- CURRENT
Spangram: GENTLE WIND
Final Thoughts
Today’s Strands puzzle uses “A breath of fresh air” as its theme, linking seven words that describe air in motion. Words like ZEPHYR and FLURRY add a bit of challenge alongside more familiar terms. Good luck and happy puzzling!