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Friday, June 12, 2026#1011

NYT Strands Hints & Answers — Friday, June 12

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Today’s theme

Something to talk about

Spangram
PARTSOFSPEECH
Theme words
  • BODY
  • CONCLUSION
  • HOOK
  • POINT
  • PROBLEM
  • TOPIC

NYT Strands #1011 (Friday, June 12) theme is “Something to talk about”. Spangram: PARTSOFSPEECH. Theme words: BODY, CONCLUSION, HOOK, POINT, PROBLEM, TOPIC.

Today’s theme

Something to talk about

Hints

    Today’s Strands answers

    Spangram
    PARTSOFSPEECH
    Theme words
    • BODY
    • CONCLUSION
    • HOOK
    • POINT
    • PROBLEM
    • TOPIC

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    Today's Strands hints (no spoilers)

    Here are spoiler-free clues for NYT Strands #1011, Friday, June 12. The official theme is "Something to talk about" — work through the hints before revealing the spangram.

    How Strands hints work

    Each hint reveals a bit more about the theme and the spangram without naming any answer word. The full list of theme words stays below the fold.

    How to crack the spangram

    The spangram touches two opposite sides of the board and sums up the whole theme, so it's usually the longest answer. Find a couple of theme words first, ask what links them, then look for a long path that stretches edge to edge.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the Strands spangram for June 12 (#1011)?
    Today's Strands spangram is PARTSOFSPEECH.
    What is the Strands theme today (#1011)?
    The theme clue is "Something to talk about", and the theme words are BODY, CONCLUSION, HOOK, POINT, PROBLEM, TOPIC.
    How many theme words are in a Strands puzzle?
    Each Strands board hides a set of theme words plus one spangram. Today's puzzle has 6 theme words to find alongside the spangram.