Strands · No. 940 · Tuesday, September 29, 2026

NYT Strands #940 hints and answers

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

By DailyWordHint editors · Puzzle for Tuesday, September 29, 2026 · Puzzle by Tracy Bennett for The New York Times

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0 of 7 theme words found

Today’s themeHave a heart

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

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The theme6 words

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The body's red highway system, chambers included.

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Circulatory anatomy, plus a beat you can count and a reading taken with an arm cuff.

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One theme word: ARTERY

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Theme words: ARTERY, ATRIUM, BLOOD, PRESSURE, PULSE, VEIN

The spangramTouches two sides

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Fitness marketers and hospital brochures share a favorite adjective.

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An adjective from exercise science and medicine, attached to nouns like disease, fitness, endurance, and system.

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C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ R (14 letters)

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CARDIOVASCULAR

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