Play Strands #922
The same letter grid NYT shows. Drag across touching letters, or tap them one by one and tap the last letter again to check. Theme words turn blue and the spangram turns yellow. Hint outlines one word you haven't found. Nothing is saved, so your real game stays untouched.
Strands #922 hints
Today's official theme is "Harbor view". If that alone doesn't help, work down the hints below.
Hints used: 0
-
What's the theme in plain words?Gentle hint
Look for things you might spot when gazing out at a busy port town, like structures built over or beside the water and vessels that carry cargo or passengers.
Was this hint -
How many words am I looking for?Gentle hint
There are 6 theme words plus the spangram.
Was this hint -
A nudge toward the spangramHelpful hint
The long answer is a phrase describing where you are standing when you take in the scene, and it is also the title of a classic Marlon Brando film about dockworkers.
Was this hint -
How do the theme words start?Helpful hint
The theme words start with: B, B, D, L, P, S.
Was this hint -
How long is the spangram, and which way does it run?Strong hint
The spangram has 15 letters and runs from left to right.
Was this hint
Strands #922 in numbers
- Theme words
- 6
- Recent average
- 5.7
- Spangram length
- 15 letters
- Longest theme word
- 10 letters
Strands #922 answers
Spoiler zone. Below are the spangram and all theme words for September 11, 2026.
Reveal one word at a time
Only want a foothold? Open one word, find it on the board, then go back and try for the rest. Shorter words come first because they give away the least.
Theme word 1 (4 letters)
DOCK. It starts in row 5, column 3, counting from the top left.
Theme word 2 (4 letters)
PIER. It starts in row 8, column 2, counting from the top left.
Theme word 3 (4 letters)
SHIP. It starts in row 3, column 4, counting from the top left.
Theme word 4 (5 letters)
BARGE. It starts in row 2, column 5, counting from the top left.
Theme word 5 (6 letters)
BRIDGE. It starts in row 2, column 1, counting from the top left.
Theme word 6 (10 letters)
LIGHTHOUSE. It starts in row 8, column 4, counting from the top left.
The spangram (15 letters)
ONTHEWATERFRONT. It starts in row 8, column 1, counting from the top left.
Everything at once
Show every theme word and the solved board
Spangram: ONTHEWATERFRONT
Theme words: BARGE, BRIDGE, DOCK, LIGHTHOUSE, PIER, SHIP
The clue 'Harbor view' points to the sights you would see looking out over a harbor: a BRIDGE, a LIGHTHOUSE, a PIER, a DOCK, a SHIP, and a BARGE. The spangram ONTHEWATERFRONT ties them together by naming the place where you would be standing to enjoy that view.
Recent Strands puzzles
| Date | Puzzle | Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 | #921 | Victory lap |
| Sep 9 | #920 | Over and out(side) |
| Sep 8 | #919 | It's elementary! |
| Sep 7 | #918 | It's a deal! |
| Sep 6 | #917 | I've seen better |
| Sep 5 | #916 | Informally known as |
| Sep 4 | #915 | To the rescue |
About Strands
Strands is a daily New York Times word search with a theme. Every letter on the six-by-eight board belongs to an answer, and one answer, the spangram, names the theme and stretches between opposite sides of the board. Past puzzles are a good way to learn how the themed clues are usually worded.
Other puzzles on Sep 11
Strands #922 questions
What was the Strands spangram on September 11, 2026?
The spangram for Strands #922 was ONTHEWATERFRONT, for the theme "Harbor view".
What were the Strands theme words on September 11, 2026?
BARGE, BRIDGE, DOCK, LIGHTHOUSE, PIER, SHIP, plus the spangram ONTHEWATERFRONT.
What did the Strands #922 clue mean?
The clue 'Harbor view' points to the sights you would see looking out over a harbor: a BRIDGE, a LIGHTHOUSE, a PIER, a DOCK, a SHIP, and a BARGE. The spangram ONTHEWATERFRONT ties them together by naming the place where you would be standing to enjoy that view.