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NYT Strands hints, answers for December 22

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special,...

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for December 22

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 22, 2024

Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep...

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Watkins nets 25 as USC outlasts Bueckers, UConn

JuJu Watkins scored 25 points and No. 7 USC recovered from blowing an 18-point lead in the second half to beat Paige Bueckers and fourth-ranked UConn 72-70 on Saturday night.

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Steelers' Wilson: Fumble, pick-6 'unacceptable'

Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson shouldered blame for two backbreaking turnovers, including a pick-six that sealed a 34-17 loss to the Ravens on Saturday.

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Texas aces challenge as RBs explode in CFP win

Powered by Jaydon Blue, Texas ran for a season-high 292 yards in a 38-24 win over Clemson, advancing to the CFP quarterfinal against Arizona State.

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Even Anthony Davis’ wife is roasting him for missing clutch free throws now

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Anthony Davis missed two free throws to nearly cost the Lakers a game against the Kings, and his wife made sure to let him know how lucky he was that Rui Hachimura bailed him out in the most savage way possible.

Anthony Davis already helped cost the Lakers one game against the Orlando Magic by missing two clutch free throws earlier this season, and he nearly did it again in the team’s narrow win over the Sacramento Kings on Saturday night.

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14 Eye-Opening Confessions From A Black Man Who Was Adopted By A White Family

"I'm Black, but I was adopted by white people at birth. Ask me anything."

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29 Things From Amazon Our Readers Are Loving Right Now

Including a Furby, a chunky knit blanket, a spinning pill dispenser, and other popular products from our BuzzFeed Shopping posts.

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Longhorns take down Clemson to advance in CFP

Jaydon Blue's 77-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter halted Clemson's rally and lifted Texas to a 38-24 win, setting up a CFP quarterfinal matchup against Arizona State.

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23 Everyday Nonsexual Things Couples Do For One Another That You Should Absolutely Try With Your Partner Tonight

"I was surprised to learn lately that doing this for someone is considered intimate."

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From Sabrina To Charli, Let's Find Out Which 2024 Pop Girlie You Are

2024 was the year of la femme — Barbies and Brats alike!

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If 2025 Is Going To Be Your Budget Era, You’ll Love How Cheap These 36 Products Are

Your wallet will be excited to see these cheap alternatives to Laneige and Philosophy, but your skin won't know the difference.

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Guardians trade Naylor to D-backs, sign Santana

The Guardians traded 1B Josh Naylor to the Diamondbacks and then agreed to a one-year, $12 million deal with free agent veteran Carlos Santana.

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Mike Coppinger

Usyk retains title, tops Fury in tight rematch

Oleksandr Usyk, ESPN's No. 1 pound-for-pound boxer, retained the heavyweight championship with another decision victory over Tyson Fury on Saturday, this time unanimously, in a rematch that was every bit as competitive as their first meeting in May.

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'Greatest of all time' Rickey Henderson dies at 65

Rickey Henderson, the greatest leadoff hitter and base stealer in Major League Baseball history, died Friday. He was 65.

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Blockbuster Unrivaled trade sends 4 WNBA stars to new teams: key details

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Courtney Williams is headed for the Lunar Owls, Natasha Cloud will join the Phantom, and Jackie Young and Tiffany Hayes go to the Laces in an unexpected preseason trade.

Unrivaled — the new professional 3-on-3 basketball league taking place in Miami — tips off on January 17th. But, on Saturday evening, just a few weeks before official game action begins, three clubs have engaged in a multi-team trade involving 4 WNBA stars.

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36 Products For Anyone With An Old School, Vintage Aesthetic

"It's for the aesthetic" —you adding a retro-style air fryer and little coasters shaped like vinyl records to your cart.

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Oh, the Places We Went!

This year, of the 52 destinations on our annual list, our writers and photographers touched down in 11 to capture their essence. Here’s what they found.

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