NYT Strands hints and answers for Monday, May 12 (game #435)

Published: Sunday, May 11, 2025 at 2:00 pm

NYT Strands Today: Hints, Answers, and a Look at Game #435

Ready to tackle today's NYT Strands puzzle? This article provides a breakdown of the hints and answers for Monday, May 12th's game, #435. If you're looking for a little help to keep your streak alive, you've come to the right place!

Today's theme in NYT Strands is "A little respect." The Spangram, the hidden word that connects all the other words, is STREET CRED. The Spangram spans the right side, 1st row, to the left side, 5th row.

The article also provides clues to help you unlock the in-game hints system. The author found the puzzle relatively straightforward once they got going, though it took some time to find the first word.

If you're curious about yesterday's answers, the Spangram was MOTHERS DAY.

This article also highlights the popularity of NYT Strands, the New York Times' word game, which has quickly become a favorite alongside Wordle and Connections. The article also mentions other word games like Quordle and Spelling Bee.

SPOILER ALERT: The answers are provided, so scroll with caution if you prefer to solve the puzzle yourself!

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