Strands Sidekick No. 932, tell me about this news in (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/20/crosswords/strands-sidekick-932.html)
20-09-2026
The New York Times “Strands Sidekick” article for Sunday, September 20, 2026 covers puzzle No. 932 (or #931 depending on system numbering), which is the daily Strands companion guide offering hints and the solution.
Here is the breakdown of the puzzle featured in that column:
Theme Clue: “Putting on airs”
Topic: Exaggerated confidence, self-importance, and ways people show off or boast.
Spangram: GRANDIOSITY
Theme Words:
BLUSTER
BOAST
BRAG
FLEX
GLOAT
POSTURE
STRUT
The article guides players through decoding the theme, locating the letter paths across the board, and finding the Spangram spanning across the grid.