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NYT Strands — September 10, 2026

Hints — one at a time

Hint 1 of 5

Today's grid is full of things awarded to a champion.

Hint 2 of 5

Every non-spangram word is something a winner receives or wears after a triumph.

Hint 3 of 5

One entry is worn on the head of royalty or a champion; another is a leaf wreath symbolizing victory in ancient times.

Hint 4 of 5

The spangram is the phrase you'd hear when a competition's outcome is decided.

Hint 5 of 5

Look for CROWN, LAURELS, MEDAL, PENNANT, PRIZE and TROPHY, all spanned by WEHAVEAWINNER.

Reveal the full answer

Theme

Victory lap

Spangram

WEHAVEAWINNER

Theme words

CROWN · LAURELS · MEDAL · PENNANT · PRIZE · TROPHY

Counted from our own archive of NYT Strands answers — not published anywhere else.