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NYT Strands hints, answers for December 25

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 25

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 25, 2024

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games 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...

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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 25

Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, 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...

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How to watch Australia vs. India 4th Test online for free

TL;DR: Live stream Australia vs. India for free on 7Plus. Access this free streaming site from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Australia and India continue to do battle in their electric Test series, with everything still on the line. The fourth Test between these two juggernauts is going to be tense, with the eyes of the cricketing world locked on the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

If you want to watch Australia vs. India (4th Test) for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the...

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Get 5 years of privacy on 10 devices for only £28 with this VPN

TL;DR: Protect your privacy with a 5-year AdGuard VPN subscription for £27.90 (reg. £286.77). This VPN deal is only available at the Mashable Shop for a few more days.

Ever been frustrated by region-locked content when traveling? Or maybe you're more concerned about leaving your digital footprint all over the internet? With geo-restrictions tightening and privacy concerns growing, a solid VPN is no longer just a nice-to-have luxury; it’s a necessity. The good news is that doesn't mean...

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