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Strands #442 Answers – May 19, 2025

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Hints and answers for NYT Strands #442, Monday, May 19, 2025. Today's theme clue: “Taking the bait”.

TNIHTN
URGESA
TOSMPP
HAFOER
LIAMSN
ISCKOM
BHRESL
TUYELA

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Strands #442 hints

Hint 1: number of theme words
There are five theme words plus the spangram.
Hint 2: spangram length
The spangram has 15 letters.
Hint 3: first letters of the theme words
H______ · M_______ · S_____ · S______ · T____
Hint 4: the spangram
SOMETHINGSFISHY

Strands #442 answers

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Spangram: SOMETHINGSFISHY

Theme words: HALIBUT, MACKEREL, SALMON, SNAPPER, TROUT

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FAQ

What is the Strands spangram for May 19, 2025?

The spangram for Strands #442 is SOMETHINGSFISHY.

What are the Strands answers for May 19, 2025?

HALIBUT, MACKEREL, SALMON, SNAPPER, TROUT, with the spangram SOMETHINGSFISHY.