New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- The NYT Strands answer for Sunday, August 9, 2026 is I'M WORTH IT, a 9-letter spangram that threads across the full grid. The theme is "Isn't that a bit much?" and the five strand words are all words for excess and self-indulgence. Three hints before the complete solution.

NYT Strands Hints - August 9, 2026 (#889)

Hint 1: Every strand word today is a synonym or expression for spending beyond necessity or treating yourself to something extravagant. The theme's sarcastic question - "Isn't that a bit much?" - is what someone might say watching you justify an expensive purchase.

Hint 2: The longest strand word has 12 letters and describes behavior that goes far beyond what is reasonable or sensible in spending. Another...