Strands Hint and Answers for Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Wednesday, September 16, 2026/puzzle #927
Today's New York Times Strands clue, spangram and complete word list for Wednesday, September 16, 2026. The theme hint comes first and is often enough on its own; the spangram is revealed separately, so you can unstick yourself without spoiling the rest of the board.
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Today’s clue: Hard not to notice
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Hints before the answers
- Today's clue is "Hard not to notice".
- There are 6 theme words plus the spangram.
- The spangram has 11 letters.
- One theme word starts with B.
Today's spangram
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EYECATCHING11 letters
All 7 answers
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- BRIGHT
- FLASHY
- JAZZY
- STRIKING
- VIBRANT
- VIVID
- EYECATCHING
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What is the Strands spangram for Wednesday, September 16, 2026?
The spangram is EYECATCHING.
What are the Strands answers for Wednesday, September 16, 2026?
The Wednesday, September 16, 2026 puzzle contains 7 words: BRIGHT, FLASHY, JAZZY, STRIKING, VIBRANT, VIVID, EYECATCHING.