September 1, 2026#912archive
NYT Strands — September 1, 2026
Hints — one at a time
Hint 1 of 5
Today's grid is full of titles people are addressed by because of their profession.
Hint 2 of 5
Every non-spangram word is a job title used to formally address someone.
Hint 3 of 5
One entry investigates crimes for a living; another leads a congregation in a house of worship.
Hint 4 of 5
The spangram is a punny term for the job title itself.
Hint 5 of 5
Look for DETECTIVE, DOCTOR, OFFICER, PROFESSOR and RABBI, all spanned by WORKINGTITLE.
The answer — spoilers!
Reveal the full answer
Called by your calling
WORKINGTITLE
DETECTIVE · DOCTOR · OFFICER · PROFESSOR · RABBI
This puzzle by the numbers
- 12 letters
- 5
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