Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_24887326_6 ( date VARCHAR, tie_no VARCHAR )

### Question ###
How many dates are there for tie number 12?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(date) FROM table_24887326_6 WHERE tie_no = 12