Today's spangram answer on Monday, May 12, 2025, is STREETCRED. 'Where did that come from? And why?' he wondered.

With its engaging mix of vocabulary, thematic depth, and a unique gameplay element in the form of the NYT Strands Spangram, the puzzle continues to carve out its own niche among word game enthusiasts.

The New York Times has expanded its puzzle offerings with the introduction of NYT Strands, a game where players uncover theme-related words and a Spangram on a letter grid. Today's theme is 'A little respect,