Strands Hint

NYT Strands Hints & Answers for September 5, 2026 (Puzzle #1,103)

Puzzle #1,103Sat, Sep 5, 20268 theme wordsSpangram: 7 lettersTheme: Informally known as

Puzzle #1,103 (September 5, 2026) had the theme “Informally known as”. Its spangram was CRITTER — a single 7-letter word, running left to right.

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EGACHIKPTOMRERRTPECGIHTOIBDIPPERURELHIROTTONCCAR

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Spangram CRITTER

  • BUDGIE
  • CHIMP
  • CROC
  • GATOR
  • HIPPO
  • PEKE
  • RATTLER
  • RHINO