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NYT Strands hints, answers for February 9

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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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for February 9

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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Wordle today: Answer, hints for February 9, 2025

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 February 9, 2025

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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How to watch Scotland vs. Ireland online for free

TL;DR: Live stream Scotland vs. Ireland in the 2025 Six Nations for free on BBC iPlayer. Access this free live stream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Scotland and Ireland started their 2025 Six Nations campaigns with victories, but those 100% records are at risk when the two sides come together at Murrayfield Stadium this weekend. It's going to be an absolute battle between two strong teams.

If you want to watch Scotland vs. Ireland in the 2025 Six Nations for free from anywhere in...

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How to watch Philadelphia Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs online for free in the UK

TL;DR: Live stream Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles for free on ITVX. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

Could the Kansas City Chiefs become the first team to ever win three straight? There's only one way to find out.

The Big Game is finally here, and it's going to be amazing. The Philadelphia Eagles are facing off against the Chiefs this weekend, fresh from smashing the Washington Commanders 55-23 to win the NFC championship. Everything...

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Give AI-generated text a human touch with this life-saver of an app

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Sources: Saints to hire Eagles' Moore as coach

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