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Strands #953 answer — October 12, 2026

#953Monday, Oct 12, 2026
The Strands #953 answer for October 12, 2026, with the full solution and how it fits together. Looking for the current puzzle? See strands today: answer, theme & spangram.
Sukie
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NYT Strands #953 boardTAIGNICELDOLFPHRASOULONENCAJGERARARCUNREVNTPARLA
Monday, October 12, 2026 · #953
Today's theme
“In a manner of speaking”
5 theme words · one spangram of 12 letters

Spangram

TURNOFPHRASE

Theme words

  • DIALECT
  • JARGON
  • LINGO
  • PARLANCE
  • VERNACULAR

How today's puzzle plays

The spangram is TURNOFPHRASE; the theme words are DIALECT, JARGON, LINGO, PARLANCE, VERNACULAR.

Shortest theme word: LINGO. Longest: VERNACULAR.

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