NYT Strands Puzzle #939: Clues, Spangram Help, and Answers
This guide provides hints and answers for the September 28 NYT Strands puzzle, game #939. It includes the daily theme, clue words, spangram letter hints, and the final solution. The article is intended for players who need assistance with the word game.
The guide covers NYT Strands game #939, dated Monday, September 28. Johnny Dee wrote it with contributions from Marc McLaren; it was published September 27, 2026. It offers sections for theme, clue words, spangram letter hints, spangram position, and answers, plus a spoiler warning. It notes puzzles release at midnight by time zone, so players may be on different days.
Strands is described as a newer NYT word game after Wordle, Spelling Bee, and Connections. The article points to the previous Sunday's puzzle, game #938, for another day's help. The stated theme for game #939 is "A form of art."
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