NYT Strands September 4 Puzzle Features Heroes Theme

Several guides for The New York Times Strands puzzle No. 915 on Friday, September 4, 2026, describe a theme centered on heroic qualities and people who come to the rescue. The puzzle’s spangram is HEROES, and solvers are encouraged to look for traits associated with courage, boldness and bravery. Strands uses a 6-by-8 letter grid in which words can connect in any direction, while finding three unrelated words earns a hint and the spangram links opposite sides of the board.