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NYT Daily • August 17, 2025

Spin a yarn, perhaps?

Answer:

CROCHET

Hint:

Think of a crafty way to turn thread into cozy blankets or delicate lace with a hooked needle.

Explanation:

"Spin a yarn" is a phrase that can mean telling a story, but here it’s a playful hint at working with actual yarn. The word "perhaps" signals that the answer isn’t literal storytelling but something related to yarn crafting. "Crochet" fits because it involves looping yarn with a hook, and the clue cleverly ties the double meaning of "yarn" to lead you there.

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