Strands Hint Today: Answers for Oct. 12, No. 953
This article provides the daily solution and hints for the New York Times Strands puzzle for October 12, 2026. It outlines the theme 'In a manner of speaking' and identifies the spangram 'TURNOFPHRASE'.
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Need a Strands hint today? Get the theme hint, the spangram and every answer for NYT Strands No. 953 on Monday, Oct. 12, plus yesterday's answers.
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Here’s your NYT Strands hint for today, plus the spangram and all of today’s Strands answers for puzzle No. 953 on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026.
English majors and people who just love language, you’ll really love this Strands theme.
Today’s Strands theme is “In a manner of speaking.”
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