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The June 12, 2024, NYT Strands puzzle had the theme clue “By the dozen.” Its spangram was DOUGHNUTS, and the seven theme answers were CIDER, GLAZED, CAKE, FROSTED, POWDERED, JELLY, and HOLE.
June 12 Strands clue and hint
- Theme clue: “By the dozen.”
- Additional hint: “Unhealthy breakfast.”
Forbes reported these clues in its June 11, 2024, guide, published in U.S. Eastern time. The puzzle’s answers point to doughnut varieties and forms.
Spangram and theme answers
| Type | Answer | How it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Spangram | DOUGHNUTS | Names the shared category. |
| Theme answer | CIDER | Cider doughnut. |
| Theme answer | GLAZED | Glazed doughnut. |
| Theme answer | CAKE | Cake doughnut. |
| Theme answer | FROSTED | Frosted doughnut. |
| Theme answer | POWDERED | Powdered doughnut. |
| Theme answer | JELLY | Jelly-filled doughnut. |
| Theme answer | HOLE | Doughnut hole. |
There is a spelling discrepancy in one answer guide: Forbes prints “POWERED,” while Strands Answers and ABP Live list “POWDERED.” The cross-checked spelling is POWDERED.
How Strands worked in the 2024 guide
Forbes described a 6-by-8 letter grid. Words could be traced through adjoining letters horizontally, vertically, or diagonally, with direction changes allowed. Theme words turned blue when found; the spangram turned yellow and connected opposite sides of the board. Finding three valid non-theme words of at least four letters unlocked a hint that highlighted a theme word. These mechanics describe the 2024 guide and should not be assumed to reflect every later version of the interface.
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