September 4, 2026#915archive
NYT Strands — September 4, 2026
Hints — one at a time
Hint 1 of 5
Today's grid is full of words describing someone who faces danger head-on.
Hint 2 of 5
Every non-spangram word describes bold, gutsy, or unafraid behavior.
Hint 3 of 5
One entry means bold and daring; another combines a body-part word with a quality of great courage.
Hint 4 of 5
The spangram names the kind of figure who saves the day.
Hint 5 of 5
Look for BRAVE, COURAGEOUS, FEARLESS, INTREPID and LIONHEARTED, all spanned by HEROES.
The answer — spoilers!
Reveal the full answer
To the rescue
HEROES
BRAVE · COURAGEOUS · FEARLESS · INTREPID · LIONHEARTED
This puzzle by the numbers
- 6 letters
- 5
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