NYT Strands Answer Today (#938) – 27 Sep 2026 Solution & Hints
- About Today’s Strands
- Today’s Theme
- General Hints
- Spangram Length
- Spangram Orientation
- Spangram First & Last Letters
- First & Last Letters of All Words
- Spangram (Click to Reveal)
- Spangram Definition (Click to Reveal)
- Sample Words (Click to Reveal)
- Full Solution (Click to Reveal)
- Definitions of All Words (Click to Reveal)
About Today’s Strands
Puzzle #938 (published 27 Sep 2026). One special word — the Spangram — spans the grid and ties the theme together.
Today’s Theme
Theme: It’s Skin Deep
General Hints
- Picture the shelf above a bathroom sink, lined with small bottles used morning and night.
- This category traces the steps of a daily face routine, from the first splash of water to the last dab of protection before heading outside.
- Some of these terms describe things that hydrate, refresh, or shield — though none of them are named directly here.
Spangram Length
The Spangram has 10 letters and is one word.
Spangram Orientation
The Spangram runs horizontal, touching the left and right sides of the grid.
Spangram First & Last Letters
Begins with B and ends with E.
Pattern preview (length-obscured): B___E
Note: We always display first/last letters as X___Y with three underscores, regardless of true length.
First & Last Letters of All Words
- Word 1: C___R
- Word 2: M___R
- Word 3: S___M
- Word 4: S___N
- Word 5: T___R
Spangram preview: B___E
Spangram
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BEAUTYCARE
Spangram Definition
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BEAUTYCARE — A general term for personal grooming and skin-focused products and routines aimed at maintaining or enhancing one’s appearance.
Example: “She keeps a small beautycare kit in her travel bag for touch-ups on long flights.”
Sample Words
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- CLEANSER
- TONER
Full Solution
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Theme: It’s Skin Deep
Spangram: BEAUTYCARE
All words:
- CLEANSER
- MOISTURIZER
- SERUM
- SUNSCREEN
- TONER
- BEAUTYCARE (Spangram)
Definitions of All Words
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- CLEANSER — A product used to lift away dirt, oil, and makeup from the skin, usually the first step in a routine.
- MOISTURIZER — A cream or lotion applied to hydrate and soften the skin.
- SERUM — A concentrated, fast-absorbing liquid treatment aimed at a specific skin concern.
- SUNSCREEN — A protective lotion or spray that shields skin from harmful ultraviolet rays.
- TONER — A liquid applied after washing the face to help balance the skin and prep it for the next step.
- BEAUTYCARE — A general term for personal grooming and skin-focused products and routines aimed at maintaining or enhancing one’s appearance.
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