Strands Hint and Answers for Saturday, September 5, 2026
Saturday, September 5, 2026/puzzle #916
Today's New York Times Strands clue, spangram and complete word list for Saturday, September 5, 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.
Play it first0/8 words / spangram hidden
Today’s clue: Informally known as
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Hints before the answers
- Today's clue is "Informally known as".
- There are 8 theme words plus the spangram.
- The spangram has 7 letters.
- One theme word starts with B.
Today's spangram
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CRITTER7 letters
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- BUDGIE
- CHIMP
- CROC
- GATOR
- HIPPO
- PEKE
- RATTLER
- RHINO
- CRITTER
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What is the Strands spangram for Saturday, September 5, 2026?
The spangram is CRITTER.
What are the Strands answers for Saturday, September 5, 2026?
The Saturday, September 5, 2026 puzzle contains 9 words: BUDGIE, CHIMP, CROC, GATOR, HIPPO, PEKE, RATTLER, RHINO, CRITTER.