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NYT Strands — September 6, 2026

Hints — one at a time

Hint 1 of 5

Today's grid is full of words for something that's just fine, nothing more.

Hint 2 of 5

Every non-spangram word describes a middling, unremarkable quality.

Hint 3 of 5

One entry means suitable enough to get by; another means firmly in the middle, neither great nor bad.

Hint 4 of 5

The spangram is a dismissive phrase for something forgettable and unimpressive.

Hint 5 of 5

Look for ADEQUATE, ALRIGHT, AVERAGE, MEDIOCRE and OKAY, all spanned by NOTHINGSPECIAL.

Reveal the full answer

Theme

I've seen better

Spangram

NOTHINGSPECIAL

Theme words

ADEQUATE · ALRIGHT · AVERAGE · MEDIOCRE · OKAY

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