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Issue #442 Mon 19 May

NYT Strands Hints & Answer — May 19, 2025

A quiet Monday morning grid that rewards a steady hand. The layout is straightforward enough, provided you look past the initial clutter.

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SOMETHINGSFISHY
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  • HALIBUT
  • MACKEREL
  • SALMON
  • SNAPPER
  • TROUT

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5 theme words · 15-letter spangram

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