Today’s NYT Strands puzzle mirrors perfection with the theme “Spitting image”, a phrase that instantly brings to mind identical matches, doppelgängers, and picture-perfect copies. This puzzle challenges you to think in pairs, look for similarities, and connect the dots between words that embody the idea of duplication. If spotting lookalikes excites you, you’ll enjoy unraveling today’s answers.
Today’s Strands Theme:
The theme for today’s NYT Strands on August 12, 2025, is Spitting image.
NYT Strands Hint for Today:
If you can’t figure out the answers for today’s puzzle, here’s a quick Strands hint what do you call two or more identical things?
Not sure where to start? Here are a couple of hints to guide you:
- Hint #1: What word did “fax” originate from?
- Hint #2: A thing made to closely resemble another.
Strands Spangram Position: Is It Vertical or Horizontal?
The Spangram for today’s Strands on August 12, 2025, is mostly HORIZONTAL in direction.
- First letters: CO
- Hint: A phrase meaning “I received and understood the message.”
Today’s Strands Spangram Answer:
The Spangram for Strands #381 on August 12, 2025, is: CopyThat
Today’s Strands Answers:
Here are all the theme words featured in today’s puzzle:
- DOUBLE
- DUPLICATE
- FACSIMILE
- REPLICA
- LOOKALIKE
Reflections on Today’s Puzzle:
Today’s puzzle felt like flipping through a gallery of twins every word clicked perfectly into the theme. The discovery of DOUBLE and REPLICA early on hinted at a strong connection to identical objects, making the Spangram CopyThat easier to spot. This was one of those puzzles where pattern recognition was key, and each word reinforced the overall concept of sameness.
Conclusion:
Today’s Strands puzzle offered a clever spin on the idea of duplication, testing your ability to link words tied by their identical nature. If you guessed the theme quickly, you probably cruised through. If FACSIMILE or LOOKALIKE had you second-guessing, don’t sweat it tomorrow brings a fresh puzzle to master. Share your solving time in the comments, and come back for another brain-teasing challenge tomorrow!