Strands · No. 929 · Friday, September 18, 2026
NYT Strands #929 hints and answers
Today’s theme clue is “Shake on it”. Hints for the theme and the spangram, one step at a time.
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0 of 6 theme words foundToday’s themeShake on it
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0 of 8 hints usedThe theme5 words✓ Solved
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Same handshake, five different names on paper.
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Synonyms for a binding arrangement between parties: legal, diplomatic, biblical, and everyday versions.
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One theme word: CONTRACT
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Theme words: AGREEMENT, CONTRACT, COVENANT, PACT, TREATY
The spangramTouches two sides✓ Solved
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A game show host waves you toward door three.
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A classic TV bargaining show's title, phrased as a friendly invitation to negotiate.
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L _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ L (13 letters)
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LETSMAKEADEAL
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