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The Strands logo with blue and yellow lines connected, with 'June 12' written above them.
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By the dozen Strands NYT hints and answers (June 12)

The theme is a bit more specific than you might think at first.

Your first idea for solving today’s “by the dozen” NYT Strands might be about products you usually buy in dozens. You’re technically correct, but you need to be more specific to complete the board.

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I found today’s Spangram because of the shape of the first two answers I found. I realized the Spangram could only cross the center of the board between them, so I got it right, and the Spangram helped me understand the specifics of the theme. Here are some hints to help you uncover it too.

By the dozen Strands Spangram hints and answer (June 12)

The Spangram starts on the left column and ends on the right column. The first letter is higher up than the last.

The first letter is “D” and the last is “S.”

A sweet, deep-fried cake typically shaped like a ring or ball.

The June 12 Spangram is “DOUGHNUTS.” It starts from the “D” in the left columns and ends on the “S” in the right column.

By the dozen Strands word hints and final solution

Today’s puzzle is about doughnuts (or donuts) and their flavors. Many of these flavors have long names, so look for parts of these names instead because you need several on the board. Here’s a list of donut flavors to kickstart your search for the answers. As an additional hint, two solution words are common characteristics of every donut—not flavors.

  • Apple cider
  • Glazed
  • Vanilla frosted
  • Maple
  • Boston cream
  • Old-fashioned
  • Powdered sugar
  • Blueberry

Here’s the full list of answers to “by the dozen” Strands, with every word in its exact spot.

A fully solved Strands board themed 'by the dozen' with 'doughnuts' highlighted in yellow.
That’s a lot of flavors. Screenshot by Dot Esports
  • DOUGHNUTS (Spangram)
  • CAKE
  • HOLE
  • CIDER
  • GLAZED
  • POWDERED
  • JELLY
  • FROSTED

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Bhernardo Viana
Bhernardo is senior guides writer and strategist at Dot Esports. He's been working in the gaming industry for over 9 years, with works published on Destructoid, Prima Games, ESPN, and more. A fan of Pokémon since 6 years old and an avid Steam Deck and Nintendo Switch player. Now writing strategy and quests guides for several mobile and PC titles.