Crossword Puzzle Links strings

Clue: Links strings

Links norms (PARS with 4 letters)
Instruments that literally mean "three flavor strings" (SAMISENS with 8 letters)
Pulled some strings? (TIED with 4 letters)
Links legend, informally (ARNIE with 5 letters)
Player on the links (GARY with 4 letters)
"No Strings Attached" group (NSYNC with 5 letters)
It links the Sea of Japan with the East China Sea (KOREASTRAIT with 11 letters)
Links location (TEE with 3 letters)
Links selections (WOODS with 5 letters)
Superior strings (AMATIS with 6 letters)