Complete guide with hints, spangram, and all theme words for Aug 12's puzzle
Strands Theme of Aug 12 is:
The spangram for today's 'Spitting image' theme is a common phrase used to confirm receiving a message or to indicate an exact reproduction. Think about how someone might acknowledge something that is an identical match.
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Today's Strands theme, 'Spitting image,' refers to something that looks exactly like another thing. It's often used to describe a striking resemblance, almost as if one thing was literally 'spit out' of the other.
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Strands answer for Spitting image are revealed below!
Below is the complete solution for Today's Strands. Enjoy the game!

The spangram for August 12, 2025 Strands puzzle is "COPYTHAT". It touches two opposite sides of the grid and relates to the theme "Spitting image".
Today's Strands theme is "Spitting image". This theme connects all the words you need to find in the puzzle.
There are 5 theme words in today's Strands puzzle, plus the spangram "COPYTHAT".
A spangram is a special word in NYT Strands that touches two opposite sides of the grid and relates directly to the puzzle's theme. It uses every letter in the theme at least once.
Start by identifying the theme, then look for the spangram (it touches two sides). Use the hint button if you're stuck - it highlights one theme word. Work your way through the grid, connecting letters in any direction.