NYT Strands puzzle for Oct 12 solved with 'turn of phrase' theme

NYT Strands puzzle for Oct 12 solved with 'turn of phrase' theme

The New York Times’ Strands puzzle for October 12, 2026, posted from New York City, featured the spangram “TURN OF PHRASE” and five theme words related to language variants, Lifehacker reported. Lifehacker reported that the October 10 edition used the spangram “STICKYANDSWEET” with a sugary-condiment theme, and the October 11 puzzle employed the spangram “OLDFASHIONED” and a retro-technology theme.

The October 3 puzzle had the spangram “WILL O’ THE WISP” and a paranormal theme, while the October 4 edition featured the spangram “ARCADE GAMES” and classic arcade titles. The October 5 puzzle contained the spangram “SADTROMBONE” and theme words such as BOOHOO, SUCKS, BUMMER, ALAS, UNFORTUNATE and SORRY.

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The New York Times Lifehacker

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New York City, United States

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2026年十月12日
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Strands NYT Hints, Spangram, and Answer for Today, October 12, 2026
Strands NYT Hints, Spangram, and Answer for Today, October 12, 2026

Lifehacker • 10月12日 15:02

The solution to the October 12 Strands puzzle includes the spangram TURNOFPHRASE and five theme words related to language variants.

可信度 72% 操纵 5% 中立
2026年十月11日
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Strands NYT Hints, Spangram, and Answer for Today, October 11, 2026
Strands NYT Hints, Spangram, and Answer for Today, October 11, 2026

Lifehacker • 10月11日 05:00

The October 11, 2026 Strands puzzle featured the spangram OLDFASHIONED and theme words TELEGRAM, PAGER, INKWELL, ICEBOX and TYPEWRITER, all representing outdated technology.

可信度 58% 操纵 8% 中立
2026年十月10日
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Strands NYT Hints, Spangram, and Answer for Today, October 10, 2026
Strands NYT Hints, Spangram, and Answer for Today, October 10, 2026

Lifehacker • 10月10日 04:00

The October 10 edition of the New York Times Strands game featured the spangram "STICKYANDSWEET" and five theme words related to thick, sugary condiments.

可信度 72% 操纵 7% 中立
2026年十月06日
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Strands NYT Hints, Spangram, and Answer for Today, October 5, 2026
Strands NYT Hints, Spangram, and Answer for Today, October 5, 2026

Lifehacker • 10月06日 01:46

The New York Times Strands game for Monday, Oct. 5, 2026 featured the spangram “SADTROMBONE” and theme words including BOOHOO, SUCKS, BUMMER, ALAS, UNFORTUNATE and SORRY.

可信度 68% 操纵 7% 中立
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 5, 2026
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 5, 2026

mashable.com • 10月06日 00:08

Mashable provided the theme hint, spangram hint, and full answer list for the New York Times' Strands puzzle on October 5, 2026.

可信度 68% 操纵 8% 中立
2026年十月04日
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Strands NYT Hints, Spangram, and Answer for Today, October 4, 2026
Strands NYT Hints, Spangram, and Answer for Today, October 4, 2026

Lifehacker • 10月04日 23:16

The New York Times Strands game for October 4 featured the spangram “ARCADE GAMES” and theme words including classic arcade titles such as Asteroids and Frogger.

可信度 68% 操纵 8% 中立
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 4, 2026
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 4, 2026

Mashable • 10月04日 15:11

Mashable provided the theme hint, spangram hint and answer, and the full word list for the New York Times' Strands puzzle on October 4, 2026.

可信度 66% 操纵 8% 中立
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 3, 2026
NYT Strands hints, answers for October 3, 2026

Mashable • 10月04日 02:29

The New York Times' Strands word-search game for October 3 featured a paranormal theme, with the spangram answer "Willothewisp" and a word list including specter, chimera and mirage.

可信度 68% 操纵 9% 中立
2026年十月03日
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Strands NYT Hints, Spangram, and Answer for Today, October 3, 2026
Strands NYT Hints, Spangram, and Answer for Today, October 3, 2026

Lifehacker • 10月03日 04:13

The October 3 edition of the New York Times Strands game featured the spangram WILLOTHEWISP and theme words SPECTER, CHIMERA, MIRAGE, PHANTASM and ILLUSION, all linked to the clue “A figment of your imagination.”

可信度 58% 操纵 8% 中立