NYT Strands All Answers for October 12 (#588)

NYT Strands Today: Hints, Spangram & All Answers for October 12 (#588)

Struggling with today’s NYT Strands puzzle? We’ve got the hints and full solution you need for puzzle #588 on October 12, 2025.

Today’s New York Times Strands puzzle takes us to the card table with a classic, clever theme. If you’re finding it tough to unscramble the words, you’re not alone.

This guide provides everything you need to solve today’s puzzle. We’ll start with gentle hints and gradually reveal the spangram and the full list of theme words. Stop scrolling when you have the help you need!

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Hints for Today’s NYT Strands (October 12)

A good hint can be all it takes to crack the theme. Here are the official clues for today’s puzzle.

Today’s Theme: Follow suit

Hint: This theme directly points to a category of games where following the leader is a primary rule.

Official Clue: Deal me in.

Hint: Think about the classic activities where you would hear this phrase spoken. What are you about to play?

Today’s Strands Spangram: Hint & Answer

The spangram is the key to the puzzle, stretching from one side of the board to the other and defining the theme.

Spangram Hint: The spangram starts on the far-left column with the letter T and moves horizontally across the board.

[SPOILER ALERT: The spangram for October 12 is revealed below.]

Today’s spangram is: TRICKTAKING

Today’s NYT Strands Answers for October 12, 2025

If you’re ready for the complete solution, look no further. All the theme words for today’s Strands are listed below.

[SPOILER ALERT: The full list of answers for Strands #588 is below.]

• WHIST
• BRIDGE
• EUCHRE
• SPADES
• PINOCHLE
• HEARTS
• TRICKTAKING (Spangram)

How Today’s Answers Fit the Theme

The theme “Follow suit” and the spangram TRICKTAKING refer to a specific category of card games. All of the theme words—HEARTS, SPADES, BRIDGE, WHIST, EUCHRE, and PINOCHLE—are classic examples of trick-taking games, where players aim to win rounds or “tricks.”

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: What is today’s NYT Strands answer?
A: The main words for puzzle #588 are WHIST, BRIDGE, EUCHRE, SPADES, PINOCHLE, HEARTS, and the spangram is TRICKTAKING.

Q: What is a spangram in Strands?
A: A spangram is a word that uses every letter in the puzzle grid.

Q: What is the theme for Strands puzzle #588?
A: The theme is “Follow Suit,” referencing trick-taking card games.

Q: How do I find the spangram?
A: Trace letters across the grid starting with the T in the fourth row of the far-left column.

Q: How can I improve at Strands puzzles?
A: Focus on smaller words to unlock hints, understand the theme, and look for letter patterns that reveal longer words.

How did you do on today’s puzzle? Check back tomorrow for more hints and answers for your favorite New York Times games!