Need help with NYT Strands for September 23, 2026? This is game #934, with the theme clue “Practically paleolithic.” Start with the spoiler-light hints below, then stop before the answer section if you still want to solve it yourself.
Hints for Strands #934
Theme clue
“Practically paleolithic.”
Words that can unlock in-game hints
Try finding these non-answer words on the board: THONG, SOLD, PRIMAL, SWORN, CRATE, and CHART.
Spangram hint
The 12-letter spangram runs from the left edge to the right edge. It begins at the left edge in row 1 and ends at the right edge in row 5.
Theme-answer initials
If you need another nudge, the five theme answers begin with A, A, B, P, and T. The spangram begins with T.
Spoilers: September 23 Strands answers
Stop here if you do not want the full word list.
- BYGONE
- ARCHAIC
- ANCIENT
- PRIMEVAL
- TIMEWORN
Spangram: THATSOLDNEWS
About the date
This answer set is for September 23, 2026, game #934. NYT Strands gets a new puzzle at midnight in each time zone, so “today’s” puzzle may refer to a different date depending on where you are. The full date and game number identify this entry.
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