Play Strands #939
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Strands #939 hints
Today's official theme is "A form of art". If that alone doesn't help, work down the hints below.
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What's the theme in plain words?Gentle hint
Look for the raw materials an artist might carve, cast, mold, or shape into a three-dimensional piece, from soft earthy stuff to hard metal and stone.
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How many words am I looking for?Gentle hint
There are 7 theme words plus the spangram.
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A nudge toward the spangramHelpful hint
Think of the kind of three-dimensional artwork you might see on a pedestal in a museum or standing in a park, made by carving, casting, or shaping a material.
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How do the theme words start?Helpful hint
The theme words start with: B, C, G, M, S, S, W.
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How long is the spangram, and which way does it run?Strong hint
The spangram has 9 letters and runs from bottom to top.
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Strands #939 in numbers
- Theme words
- 7
- Recent average
- 5.7
- Spangram length
- 9 letters
- Longest theme word
- 9 letters
Strands #939 answers
Spoiler zone. Below are the spangram and all theme words for September 28, 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)
CLAY. It starts in row 4, column 5, counting from the top left.
Theme word 2 (4 letters)
WOOD. It starts in row 2, column 4, counting from the top left.
Theme word 3 (5 letters)
GLASS. It starts in row 6, column 2, counting from the top left.
Theme word 4 (5 letters)
STEEL. It starts in row 8, column 6, counting from the top left.
Theme word 5 (6 letters)
BRONZE. It starts in row 6, column 6, counting from the top left.
Theme word 6 (6 letters)
MARBLE. It starts in row 7, column 3, counting from the top left.
Theme word 7 (9 letters)
SOAPSTONE. It starts in row 1, column 3, counting from the top left.
The spangram (9 letters)
SCULPTURE. It starts in row 8, column 3, counting from the top left.
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Spangram: SCULPTURE
Theme words: BRONZE, CLAY, GLASS, MARBLE, SOAPSTONE, STEEL, WOOD
The clue 'A form of art' points to SCULPTURE, the spangram, which is the art form itself. The theme words BRONZE, CLAY, GLASS, MARBLE, SOAPSTONE, STEEL, and WOOD are all materials that sculptors use to make their work.
What does SOAPSTONE mean?
A soft, smooth metamorphic rock rich in talc, with a soapy feel. It is easy to carve, so artists use it for sculptures, carvings and kitchen countertops. Here it is one of the sculpting materials.
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|---|---|---|
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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.
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Strands #939 questions
What was the Strands spangram on September 28, 2026?
The spangram for Strands #939 was SCULPTURE, for the theme "A form of art".
What were the Strands theme words on September 28, 2026?
BRONZE, CLAY, GLASS, MARBLE, SOAPSTONE, STEEL, WOOD, plus the spangram SCULPTURE.
What did the Strands #939 clue mean?
The clue 'A form of art' points to SCULPTURE, the spangram, which is the art form itself. The theme words BRONZE, CLAY, GLASS, MARBLE, SOAPSTONE, STEEL, and WOOD are all materials that sculptors use to make their work.