Strands · No. 911 · Monday, August 31, 2026
NYT Strands #911 hints and answers
Today’s theme clue is “With a little elbow grease”. Hints for the theme and the spangram, one step at a time.
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0 of 7 theme words foundToday’s themeWith a little elbow grease
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0 of 8 hints usedThe theme6 words✓ Solved
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Open the cabinet under the kitchen sink.
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Bottled and boxed products, plus one hands-on action, that lift dirt, grease, and stains.
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One theme word: DETERGENT
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Theme words: BLEACH, CLEANSER, DETERGENT, SCRUB, SOAP, SOLVENT
The spangramTouches two sides✓ Solved
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High-pressure spray does the elbow work for you.
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Compound term for blasting grime off siding, decks, and driveways with a pressurized machine.
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P _ _ _ _ _ _ _ H (9 letters)
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POWERWASH
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