Strands · No. 938 · Sunday, September 27, 2026
NYT Strands #938 hints and answers
Today’s theme clue is “It's skin deep”. Hints for the theme and the spangram, one step at a time.
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0 of 6 theme words foundToday’s themeIt's skin deep
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0 of 8 hints usedThe theme5 words✓ Solved
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Bathroom counter, several steps before coffee.
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Bottles and tubes lined up for a face routine, each applied in its own order.
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One theme word: MOISTURIZER
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Theme words: CLEANSER, MOISTURIZER, SERUM, SUNSCREEN, TONER
The spangramTouches two sides✓ Solved
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Magazine section heading, somewhere past fashion.
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An industry umbrella term for cosmetics and grooming, the kind of phrase printed on a store aisle sign.
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B _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ E (10 letters)
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BEAUTYCARE
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