Sat Sep 06 10:40:00 UTC 2025: ## NYT Strands Puzzle Proves Tricky on Sept. 6th: Here are Hints and Answers

**For Immediate Release**

Puzzle enthusiasts are finding today’s New York Times Strands puzzle (No. 552, Sept. 6th) particularly challenging. The theme, “In stitches,” has proven to be broadly interpretable, leaving many stumped.

Players struggling to unravel the hidden words are advised to focus on terms related to the clue: “Get out your needles and yarn.” The game rewards persistence, offering hints (revealing theme words) after finding any three words of four letters or more.

The sought-after Spangram, a theme word spanning the entire puzzle, is **KNITTINGPROJECT**. This can be located starting with the “K” positioned five letters to the right on the top row.

While the exact number of hidden words can vary, successful completion requires identifying all theme-related words until every letter on the board is utilized. Good luck, and happy puzzling!

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