
NYT Strands Hints and Answers for September 18, 2026
Key Highlights Today’s NYT Strands puzzle (#239) for September 18, 2026, centers on the theme “Shake on it,” focusing on words describing formal arrangements and decisions. The vertical spangram spanning the grid is Let’s Make a Deal, tying together the theme of negotiated agreements. The solution word list comprises six terms: Pact, Contract, Agreement, Covenant, ...

