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NYT Strands — September 2, 2026

Hints — one at a time

Hint 1 of 5

Today's grid is full of words for something hidden gradually becoming visible or known.

Hint 2 of 5

Every non-spangram word describes a thing that gradually appears, becomes known, or takes shape.

Hint 3 of 5

One entry means to physically float up out of hiding; another means to take on a solid, tangible form.

Hint 4 of 5

The spangram is a phrase for something finally becoming known or visible after being hidden.

Hint 5 of 5

Look for ARISE, EMERGE, MANIFEST, MATERIALIZE and SURFACE, all spanned by COMETOLIGHT.

Reveal the full answer

Theme

All will be revealed

Spangram

COMETOLIGHT

Theme words

ARISE · EMERGE · MANIFEST · MATERIALIZE · SURFACE

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