NYT Strands #922 Hints, Answers, and Spangram for September 11, 2026

Players tackling the New York Times Strands word puzzle game for September 11, 2026, can use a collection of hints, starter words, and answers to clear Game #922. Launched in 2024, Strands is a daily word search puzzle where participants must find a common theme among words hidden inside a 6 by 8 letter grid. Juliette Seive, a research director on the New York Times Games team, originally developed the concept to replicate the success of Wordle. Tracy Bennett serves as the puzzle editor for Strands, overseeing the creation and curation of the daily challenges.

For today's puzzle, the general theme centers on life on the water. Players looking for a nudge without spoiling the full grid can use several clues. Hint one points toward a vessel for sea voyages. Hint two mentions a tall structure by the water that helps boats find their way safely. Hint three highlights a structure extending into the water for docking boats. Hint four suggests forcing your way into a room. Hint five references a home for your Nintendo Switch to play on TV. Hint six names Brooklyn and George Washington.

To solve the puzzle completely, players must also uncover the Spangram, which reveals the deeper theme behind the words. Words that reveal the correct theme appear in blue, while the Spangram turns yellow upon discovery. Words consisting of three letters or fewer do not count toward the solution. Finding three words that do not fit the theme will unlock a hint to help steer participants toward proper words. Every single letter on the grid gets used by the end of the puzzle. For Game #922 on September 11, the official Spangram is On The Waterfront.

All New York Times puzzle games update daily at midnight in the local time zone. Players can access the game directly through the official website or via the NYT Games app. Those who finished today's puzzle can look forward to Strands Game #923 on September 12.