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Sunday, September 13, 2026#1110

NYT Strands Hints & Answers — Sunday, September 13

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Today’s theme

“Top secret”

Spangram
UNDERCOVER
Theme words
  • AGENT
  • ASSET
  • COUNTERSPY
  • MOLE
  • OPERATIVE
  • PLANT

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

Today’s theme

“Top secret”

Hints

    Today’s Strands answers

    Spangram
    UNDERCOVER
    Theme words
    • AGENT
    • ASSET
    • COUNTERSPY
    • MOLE
    • OPERATIVE
    • PLANT

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    Today's Strands hints (no spoilers)

    Here are spoiler-free clues for NYT Strands #1110, Sunday, September 13. The official theme is "Top secret" — 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 13 (#1110)?
    Today's Strands spangram is UNDERCOVER.
    What is the Strands theme today (#1110)?
    The theme clue is "Top secret", and the theme words are AGENT, ASSET, COUNTERSPY, MOLE, OPERATIVE, PLANT.
    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.