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Today’s Theme, Explained
Today’s theme is ‘Nautical ink’. Expand to see what that means for today’s puzzle.
The theme refers toart a seaman might get on his body.

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Thefirst wordis part fish, part folklore, and always making waves.
Thesecond wordis the tiny tool that never loses its direction, even when you do.

Thethird wordis the floating fortress that pirates and poets both adore.
Thefourth wordis the heavyweight champion of staying put in stormy seas.

Thefifth wordis the high-flying symbol of freedom with a sharp-eyed reputation
Thesixth wordis both a bird and a gulp, but only one lands gracefully on the sea.

Thespangramis the inked-up history of those who’ve braved the deep blue.