Strands · No. 927 · Wednesday, September 16, 2026

NYT Strands #927 hints and answers

Today’s theme clue is “Hard not to notice”. Hints for the theme and the spangram, one step at a time.

By DailyWordHint editors · Puzzle for Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · Puzzle by Tracy Bennett for The New York Times

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Today’s themeHard not to notice

Every 3 non-theme words you find earn a hint.

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The theme6 words

NudgeReveal nudge

Loud colors, not loud sounds. Six ways to shout.

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HintReveal hint

All six are adjectives praising bold color or flair that pulls your gaze across a room.

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One wordReveal one word

One theme word: STRIKING

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Theme words: BRIGHT, FLASHY, JAZZY, STRIKING, VIBRANT, VIVID

The spangramTouches two sides

NudgeReveal nudge

Your gaze gets snagged before you choose to look.

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One compound word joining the organ of sight with a verb meaning to snag or grab.

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E _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ G (11 letters)

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EYECATCHING

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