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The NYT Strands puzzle for September 26, 2026, features the theme 'A breath of fresh air.'
Todayโs puzzle includes words connected to different types and movements of air, from gentle breezes to stronger gusts.
The Spangram ties all the hidden theme words together and provides the key connection needed to complete the puzzle.
Today's NYT Strands puzzle is Game #937. The theme is 'A breath of fresh air.' It's all about words for moving air, from a soft breeze to a quick, sharp gust.
Some of the words are easy to guess. Others, like ZEPHYR, don't come up much in daily talk. That mix can trip you up if you only think of the usual wind words.
Strands is a daily word search built around one theme. You find words hidden in a grid of letters. The words can run across, up and down, or on a slant.
There's also a Spangram. This is a word or phrase that stretches across the whole board. It points to the link between all the theme words. If you get stuck, finding extra non-theme words can unlock hints.
Today's clue is 'A breath of fresh air.'
Think about the many ways air moves through the sky. Some words point to soft, gentle motion. Others point to short bursts or stronger gusts.
The Spangram is two words. Together they describe a soft, light movement of air.
Spangram: GENTLE WIND
Answers for September 26
Here are all the theme words for today:
BREEZE
ZEPHYR
GUST
WHIFF
PUFF
FLURRY
CURRENT
Spangram: GENTLE WIND
Also Read: NYT Strands Hints, Spangram, Answers for September 25, 2026 (#936)
Today's Strands puzzle uses 'A breath of fresh air' as its theme. It links seven words that all describe air in motion. Words like ZEPHYR and FLURRY add a bit of a challenge alongside the more familiar ones.
