New York Times puzzle enthusiasts can find today’s Strands solutions with our complete guide for September 12. The daily word-search variant challenges players to uncover themed words hidden across a grid where every letter belongs to an answer.
How NYT Strands Works
Unlike traditional word searches, Strands allows words to snake in any direction—up, down, left, right, or diagonally—and even change direction mid-word, creating distinctive patterns. Each puzzle features a unifying theme and a “spangram,” a special phrase that encapsulates the theme and spans the entire grid either horizontally or vertically.
Today’s Strands Theme: “Oh My Gosh!!”
The September 12 puzzle centers on surprise reactions. The theme “Oh My Gosh!!” signals that all solution words are adjectives describing fright or excitement.
Spangram Direction and Answer
Today’s spangram runs vertically. The complete spangram answer is That’s shocking.
Complete Word List for September 12
- Exclaim
- Shudder
- Freeze
- Gasp
- Start
- Recoil
Each word fits the theme of physical or verbal reactions to sudden surprise or shock.
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