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Strands #953 Answers – October 12, 2026

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #953, Monday, October 12, 2026. Today's theme clue: “In a manner of speaking”.

TAIGNI
CELDOL
FPHRAS
OULONE
NCAJGE
RARARC
UNREVN
TPARLA

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Strands #953 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are five theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 12 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
D______ · J_____ · L____ · P_______ · V_________
Hint 4: the spangram
TURNOFPHRASE

Strands #953 answers

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Spangram: TURNOFPHRASE

Theme words: DIALECT, JARGON, LINGO, PARLANCE, VERNACULAR

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for October 12, 2026?

The spangram for Strands #953 is TURNOFPHRASE.

What are the Strands answers for October 12, 2026?

DIALECT, JARGON, LINGO, PARLANCE, VERNACULAR, with the spangram TURNOFPHRASE.