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Thursday, September 10, 2026#1109

NYT Strands Hints & Answers — Thursday, September 10

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Today’s theme

“Victory lap”

Spangram
WEHAVEAWINNER
Theme words
  • CROWN
  • LAURELS
  • MEDAL
  • PENNANT
  • PRIZE
  • TROPHY

Today's NYT Strands theme is "Victory lap". Use the hints below before revealing the spangram and theme words.

Today’s theme

“Victory lap”

Hints

    Today’s Strands answers

    Spangram
    WEHAVEAWINNER
    Theme words
    • CROWN
    • LAURELS
    • MEDAL
    • PENNANT
    • PRIZE
    • TROPHY

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    Today's Strands hints (no spoilers)

    Here are spoiler-free clues for NYT Strands #1109, Thursday, September 10. The official theme is "Victory lap" — work through the hints before revealing the spangram.

    How Strands hints work

    Each hint reveals a bit more about the theme and the spangram without naming any answer word. The full list of theme words stays below the fold.

    How to crack the spangram

    The spangram touches two opposite sides of the board and sums up the whole theme, so it's usually the longest answer. Find a couple of theme words first, ask what links them, then look for a long path that stretches edge to edge.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the Strands spangram for September 10 (#1109)?
    Today's Strands spangram is WEHAVEAWINNER.
    What is the Strands theme today (#1109)?
    The theme clue is "Victory lap", and the theme words are CROWN, LAURELS, MEDAL, PENNANT, PRIZE, TROPHY.
    How many theme words are in a Strands puzzle?
    Each Strands board hides a set of theme words plus one spangram. Today's puzzle has 6 theme words to find alongside the spangram.