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NYT Strands — September 7, 2026
Hints — one at a time
Hint 1 of 5
Today's grid is full of words for reaching a middle-ground resolution.
Hint 2 of 5
Every non-spangram word describes coming to terms with someone else through give and take.
Hint 3 of 5
One entry means to give up part of what you want to reach a middle ground; another means to divide something between two parties.
Hint 4 of 5
The spangram is the phrase for meeting in the middle to settle a disagreement.
Hint 5 of 5
Look for AGREE, COMPROMISE, NEGOTIATE, SETTLE and SHARE, all spanned by MEETMEHALFWAY.
The answer — spoilers!
Reveal the full answer
It's a deal!
MEETMEHALFWAY
AGREE · COMPROMISE · NEGOTIATE · SETTLE · SHARE
This puzzle by the numbers
- 13 letters
- 5
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