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Tuesday, 29 September 2026 · Puzzle 940
Four hints for today's Strands: the theme, how many words to find, the spangram and where the words start. The answer stays sealed until you ask.
Today's hints
The theme clue is “Have a heart”.
There are 6 theme words plus the spangram. The theme words have 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 8 letters.
The spangram has 14 letters. It starts with C and ends with R.
The theme words start with these letters: A, A, B, P, P, V.
Trace words on today's board
This is today's board as the game shows it. Tap letters one after another to spell a word, then press Check. We will tell you if it is a theme word, the spangram, or neither. Words that are neither can still be real words, and the game counts those towards a hint.
Tap a letter to start
Need a hand on the board?
Each step shows a little more, from where the spangram starts up to whole words. Open only what you need.
- Ring where the spangram starts
- Ring where every theme word starts
- Show the spangram
- Reveal one theme word
Want every word on the board, not just the theme? Open this board in the Strands solver.
Tips for solving Strands
Read the clue, then look for a word that fits it before you start dragging. Finding one theme word early usually gives you the spangram's direction.
The spangram touches two opposite sides of the grid. If you can guess its first or last letter, try tracing it from that edge.
Odd words you find that are not theme words still count towards a hint, so a wrong guess is not wasted.
Recent Strands answers
Questions, answered briefly
Can I trace words on today's Strands board here?
Yes. Below the hints is today's board. Tap letters to spell a word and press Check, and it tells you if it is a theme word, the spangram or neither. There are also optional steps that ring where the spangram starts or reveal a word, if you want a nudge.
What are the hints for today's Strands?
For puzzle 940 (29 September): The theme clue is "Have a heart". The other hints, sealed above, give the number of theme words, the spangram and where the words start.
What is the spangram in Strands?
It is the one word that describes the theme and spans the whole grid, from one side to the opposite side. It is highlighted in yellow when you find it.
Are hints allowed inside Strands?
Yes. Find three non-theme words of four or more letters and the game highlights the letters of one theme word for you.
Do all the letters get used?
Yes. Every letter in the grid belongs to a theme word or the spangram, so if letters are left over you have missed a word.