The NYT Strands puzzle for September 13, 2026, challenges players with a grid focused on the world of international espionage. As puzzle number 924, today’s game hides six theme words and a lengthy spangram.
Today’s Strands Theme and Hints
The theme for today is Top secret. This theme identifies vocabulary used in intelligence gathering and clandestine operations.
- Broad Hint: All words relate to the roles or methods used by spies.
- Stronger Hint: Look for terms that describe people who infiltrate organizations or work for intelligence agencies.
- Spangram Hint: This 10-letter word describes a spy who has assumed a false identity to gain information. It starts on the far-left side of the grid.
If you find yourself stuck, remember that identifying any three words of four or more letters that are not part of the theme will fill your hint meter. Once full, the game will highlight the letters of one theme word for you.
Strands Answers for September 13, 2026 (#924)
Spoiler Warning: The following section contains the full solution for today’s puzzle, including the spangram and all theme words.
The spangram for today is UNDERCOVER. It starts with the letter “U” located four letters down in the far-left column and moves across the grid to the right.
The six theme words for puzzle #924 are:
- MOLE
- AGENT
- ASSET
- PLANT
- OPERATIVE
- COUNTERSPY
The vocabulary used in today’s grid heavily features terms found in espionage fiction. Words like MOLE and PLANT refer to individuals placed deep within an organization, while ASSET and COUNTERSPY highlight the technical side of intelligence work. For daily assistance with these puzzles, September 12, 2026 provides a look at the previous game’s results.
