Strands Solver! Sept 6th Hints & Answers REVEALED! Beat the Puzzle!

By: María Fernández Published On: 06/09/2025

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Struggling with today's NYT Strands puzzle? You're not alone! The September 6th (#552) puzzle is proving tricky for many. This guide provides hints and the solution to help you conquer Strands. Strands is a word-search game where you link letters up, down, left, right, or diagonally to form words related to a specific theme. The catch? Words can change direction, and every letter on the board must be used.

Today's Strands Theme: In Stitches

If you're stuck, the theme is "In stitches." Think about what that phrase implies. Still drawing a blank? Here's a more specific clue: Get out your needles and yarn.

Need More Help? Try These Clue Words:

Entering any words of four or more letters will help you unlock hints within the game. Try these: BEST, WEST, LATS, TALK, BOOK, BOOKS, SITE, SITES, SITS, CITE.

September 6th Strands Answers:

Ready for the answers? Here are the words that fit the "In stitches" theme:

SOCKS
BLANKET
BOOTIES
MITTENS
SWEATER

The Spangram:

The spangram is a theme-related word that stretches across the entire grid. Today's spangram is KNITTINGPROJECT. Look for the 'K' five letters to the right on the top row and wind your way down.

With these hints and answers, you should be able to complete today's NYT Strands puzzle. Check back tomorrow for more hints and solutions!