The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.
With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.
So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections —...
The next generation of classic toys.
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Atlus’ game tackles tough subjects with refreshing nuance, catapulting it beyond simply being ‘Persona with swords.’
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Meta has a suggestion for folks like me who forgot to go outside and look at the Northern Lights on Thursday night: just use AI to fake it! But Threads users who replied to Meta’s idea, posted along with three AI-generated images of the Aurora Borealis Meta last night, seem to disagree.
Here’s Meta’s post:
The images show the Northern Lights hovering over the Golden Gate Bridge, over a city skyline, and over a ferris wheel. It’s clearly meant to latch onto a trending...
Click for dogs in turtlenecks.
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Tigers slugger Kerry Carpenter is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's decisive Game 5 of the ALDS against the Guardians.
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A curated selection of the best new horror games, movies, and TV shows to check out.
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Stepping up to the 10th-gen iPad nets you a modern design, a faster processor, and — yes — support for USB-C. | Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge
There have been plenty of rumors swirling regarding a new iPad Mini for more than a year now, but most indicators point toward a processor bump and little else. We haven’t heard much about a new entry-level iPad, though, which makes it a great time to pick up either the ninth- or 10th-gen model — both of which are still on sale for...
Because you're finally ready to attack the resolutions you made at the top of the year.
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Let me catch my breath.
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I LOVE cookie dough!
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"Where has this been all my life..." —A reviewer after trying out this miracle-working cleansing oil.
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"From a person who has cooked for 30+ years, I can say is one of the best items I have ever had in my kitchen." —a reviewer of the TikTok-famous veggie chopper
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We spent all summer road-testing sunscreen, from mineral and chemical to tinted and spray versions. These are our top picks in each category.
Being uncertain about our earlier poll results but finding almost the same numbers the next time around.
Contrary to popular belief, Burton did not direct The Nightmare Before Christmas.
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Consuming cinnamon may have a very small effect on weight, but it’s unlikely to deliver meaningful weight loss without other lifestyle adjustments.
This hybrid Windows/Android 2-in-1 mashup is cool, expensive, and confusing.
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The Buckeyes star freshman has managed to find a way to exceed the high expectations set for him thus far.
When it comes to the hype of promising recruits, there wasn’t any player who received more than five-star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, who was ranked as the No. 1 player in the Class of 2024.
Smith, 6’3”, 215-pound receiver at Ohio State, was in line to be the next star-studded wideout for the Buckeyes, joining a long list of talented...
Here’s how the Strauss logo wound up on MLB helmets during the playoffs and what it portends for the future.
If you’ve been watching the Major League Baseball postseason, you’ve probably been thinking what most of us have: What’s that Strauss decal on the players’ helmets?