Stuck on the September 2, 2026 NYT Strands puzzle? Here are progressive hints and the full answer for the “All will be revealed” puzzle (Strands #604 of 604 in our archive). Every reveal is hidden by default — click to open the ones you need.
The theme for the September 2, 2026 NYT Strands puzzle is “All will be revealed”. Every theme word and the spangram connects back to this phrase, so think about what related words might fit a 6×8 grid of 48 letters before you start scanning.
The spangram for the “All will be revealed” puzzle is 11 letters long and starts with the letter C. It touches two opposite edges of the grid, as every NYT Strands spangram does.
Besides the spangram, the September 2, 2026 NYT Strands puzzle has 5 theme words. Together with the spangram, they use every letter on the 6×8 grid exactly once.
The spangram for the September 2, 2026 NYT Strands “All will be revealed” puzzle is COMETOLIGHT. It spans two opposite edges of the 6×8 grid and captures the theme directly.
Here are the 5 theme words for the September 2, 2026 NYT Strands “All will be revealed” puzzle:
Plus the spangram COMETOLIGHT, that’s every word on the grid — all 48 letters accounted for.
Answers for the September 2, 2026 NYT Strands puzzle. Strands Unlimited is an independent fan archive — today's NYT Strands is free on nytimes.com/games/strands.
"All will be revealed" is the kind of Strands theme that makes you smile once you figure it out. The phrase works on two levels, and the spangram clarifies which one the puzzle is actually about. This food & drink puzzle is built around wordplay, so approach the grid with an open mind — the theme words might not be what you first expect from reading the title alone.
This puzzle has 5 theme words hidden in the grid — a balanced count that gives you enough to work with without overwhelming the board. The 11-letter spangram is notably long, consuming a good chunk of the grid's 48 letters. Its size makes it easier to find if you focus on the grid's edges. Originally published on a Wednesday, Puzzle #604 is a more recent addition to the 604+ puzzle archive.
