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NYT Strands — September 27, 2026

Hints — one at a time

Hint 1 of 5

Today's grid is full of products you'd find in a skincare routine.

Hint 2 of 5

Every non-spangram word is a step or product used to care for your skin.

Hint 3 of 5

One entry removes dirt and makeup; another protects against UV rays.

Hint 4 of 5

The spangram names the broader category all these products belong to.

Hint 5 of 5

Look for CLEANSER, MOISTURIZER, SERUM, SUNSCREEN and TONER, all spanned by BEAUTYCARE.

Reveal the full answer

Theme

It's skin deep

Spangram

BEAUTYCARE

Theme words

CLEANSER · MOISTURIZER · SERUM · SUNSCREEN · TONER

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