NYT Strands hints, answers for September 17, 2026

The New York Times' daily word-search game, Strands, will offer easy hints for its September 17, 2026 puzzle, perfect for those who enjoy comic book references. In Strands, words can be formed by connecting letters in various directions, including diagonally, and can even change direction, resulting in unique shapes and patterns. Each puzzle has a theme linking all the solutions, and a spangram—a word or phrase that spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically—adds an extra layer of challenge.

Today's Strands theme revolves around reading materials, with words describing popular comic book characters. The spangram for the day, "The Funny Pages," is found vertically. Players who need a little extra help can refer to the provided hints to progress at their preferred pace. The full word list for today's puzzle includes words like "Zippy Mutts," "The Funny Pages," "Zits," "Pickles," "Peanuts," "Blondie," and "Meet."

For those interested in other daily online games, Mashable's Games page features additional hints and a variety of puzzle options, including Mahjong, Sudoku, and free crosswords. If you're looking for yesterday's Strands solution, it's available for reference.