NYT Strands Hints for September 12, 2026 — Puzzle #923

A letter grid with themed words and a spangram. Hints give the official clue, then the shape.

Hints and answers for NYT Strands #923 on September 12, 2026: the official clue, the spangram's length and first letter, how many theme words to find, then the spangram and the theme words behind a reveal.

Puzzle date: September 12, 2026 (2026-09-12) · #923 · Source: the game's public daily data (https://www.nytimes.com/svc/strands/v2/2026-09-12.json). Hints are derived from that day's verified answer data — no invented clues, difficulty scores or word claims.

1. The official clue

The puzzle's clue is Don't obsess.

2. The spangram

The spangram is 7 letters long and starts with L.

3. How many theme words

There are 6 theme words to find, plus the spangram.

4. The answers

Reveal spangram and theme words

SPANGRAM: LETITGO

Theme words: DETACH, DISENGAGE, FREE, LIBERATE, RELEASE, UNLOOSE

NYT Strands answer for September 12, 2026 — puzzle #923

SPANGRAM: LETITGO. Theme words: DETACH, DISENGAGE, FREE, LIBERATE, RELEASE, UNLOOSE.

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