NYT Strands hints and answers for September 18, 2026 (game #929)

The New York Times continues its popular daily word game series with Strands puzzle #929, released on September 18, 2026. Today’s theme, 'Shake on it,' challenges players to identify words related to agreements and contracts. The solution includes terms such as COVENANT, PACT, TREATY, CONTRACT, and AGREEMENT, with the spangram identified as 'LETSMAKEADEAL.' Strands, which has become a staple in the NYT Games portfolio alongside Wordle and Connections, requires players to find hidden words on a grid. This specific puzzle is rated as easy by the author, though it remains a engaging daily mental exercise. Players looking for assistance can utilize the in-game hint system by finding specific clue words. For those who missed previous challenges, the article also provides a brief recap of the September 17 puzzle, which featured a theme centered on comic strips.