Strands · No. 931 · Sunday, September 20, 2026

NYT Strands #931 hints and answers

Today’s theme clue is “Putting on airs”. Hints for the theme and the spangram, one step at a time.

By DailyWordHint editors · Puzzle for Sunday, September 20, 2026 · Puzzle by Tracy Bennett for The New York Times

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Today’s themePutting on airs

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The theme7 words

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Peacock behavior, translated into verbs.

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Words for showing off: loud talk, puffed-up walks, flashing muscles, crowing over a win.

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One theme word: BRAG

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Theme words: BLUSTER, BOAST, BRAG, FLEX, GLOAT, POSTURE, STRUT

The spangramTouches two sides

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Ego, but with a marble staircase.

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One noun for over-the-top self-importance and pomp; it names what every other entry performs.

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G _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Y (11 letters)

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GRANDIOSITY

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