Do you need help with today’s Strands puzzle? Well, if you are struggling with today’s game, we have simple hints along with the answers to NYT Strands for September 16 below.
How to Play NYT Strands
Before diving into the puzzle, let’s clarify how to play NYT Strands for those new to the game. The objective is to connect letters on a grid to form words.
- Using your mouse or fingers (if on a touchscreen), connect letters vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. This is how you spell out the words needed to solve the puzzle.
- Keep an eye out for the Spangram, which is the central theme word that will provide insight into the Strands theme.
- In addition to the Spangram, make sure to find other theme words in the puzzle; locating all of them will lead you to the solution.
If you want more detailed tips and tricks, check out our guide on how to play NYT Strands.
Today’s Theme for NYT Strands
The theme for today’s Strands on September 16 is — What a stud!
What are the Hints for Today’s Strands
Spoiler Warning:
Even though we try our best to be subtle, the hints below might partially spoil the experience. You’ve been warned. Scroll slowly.
Each Strands game features one Spangram that you must decipher. For September 16, here’s your hint:
The hint for today’s Spangram — a ring, stud, or other jewelry worn in a hole made in a part of your body
Once you decode the Spangram from this hint, identifying the theme words will be much easier. Here are some additional hints to guide you:
- Hint #1: The wall of membrane that separates your nostrils.
- Hint #2: The depression in the middle of a human’s abdomen caused by the detachment of the umbilical cord.
If you’re interested in more word puzzles, don’t miss the hints and answers for today’s NYT Connections and today’s Wordle solution!
Today’s NYT Strands Answers for September 16
Today’s Spangram
The Spangram for today’s NYT Strands puzzle is — Piercing
Today’s Answers
If you’ve made it this far, you’re likely ready for the answers! Let’s take a look at today’s Strands theme words:
- CHEEK
- NOSE
- EYEBROW
- NAVEL
- TONGUE
- EARLOBE
- SEPTUM
Yesterday’s NYT Strands Answers
If you’ve arrived here by mistake and are looking for the answers and Spangram to yesterday’s Strands puzzle, find yesterday’s NYT Strands answers here.
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