NYT Strands Hints and Answers for Today (October 12, 2025)

NYT Strands is one of the best daily puzzles you can find online. If you’re having trouble with the version on October 12, 2025, we’ve dropped some hints with a full solution.

NYT Strands Hints for October 12, 2025

Here are some hints to start with NYT Strands #588 on October 12, 2025:

Theme Clue: The overall topic is about famous logos.

Word Lengths: You’ll find words with 5 to 11 letters.

Spangram Hint: Think of a type of card game.

Extra Nudge: Keep thinking about a tricking card game.

If you can’t find all the answers, check the next section for the full solution.

NYT Strands Answers for October 12, 2025

The solution for NYT Strands #588 on October 12, 2025, is as follows:

Theme: Follow suit

Spangram: TRICK-TAKING

Other Words:

• EUCHRE: A type of trick-taking card game played in partnership.
• PINOCHLE: Card trick-taking game for two to four players.
• BRIDGE: A trick-taking game played in teams.
• WHIST: Classic four-player trick-taking card game played between two teams.
• SPADES: Black leaf icon with pointed end.
• HEARTS: Heart icon on cards.

The full puzzle was about trick-taking card game variations. Were you able to catch them all? Share with us in the comments below.