NYT Strands hints and answers for Sunday, September 20 (game #931)

The New York Times continues to expand its popular digital games portfolio with the daily word puzzle, Strands. For game #931, released on September 20, the theme is 'Putting on airs.' The puzzle challenges players to find words related to arrogance or boastfulness, such as 'BOAST,' 'BRAG,' 'FLEX,' 'GLOAT,' 'STRUT,' 'BLUSTER,' and 'POSTURE.' The spangram for this edition is 'GRANDIOSITY,' which spans 11 letters across the board. Strands has become a staple in the NYT Games lineup, joining other viral hits like Wordle and Connections. The game requires players to identify thematic words hidden within a grid, often requiring lateral thinking to uncover the spangram that connects the board. As the game maintains its daily cadence, players continue to rely on community guides and hint pages to navigate the more difficult puzzles, ensuring they maintain their winning streaks in this increasingly popular mobile and desktop word game.