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Strands #916 Answers – September 5, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #916, Saturday, September 5, 2026. Today's theme clue: “Informally known as”.

EGACHI
KPTOMR
ERRTPE
CGIHTO
IBDIPP
ERUREL
HIROTT
ONCCAR

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Strands #916 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are eight theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 7 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
B_____ · C____ · C___ · G____ · H____ · P___ · R______ · R____
Hint 4: the spangram
CRITTER

Strands #916 answers

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Spangram: CRITTER

Theme words: BUDGIE, CHIMP, CROC, GATOR, HIPPO, PEKE, RATTLER, RHINO

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for September 5, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #916 is CRITTER.

What are the Strands answers for September 5, 2026?

BUDGIE, CHIMP, CROC, GATOR, HIPPO, PEKE, RATTLER, RHINO, with the spangram CRITTER.