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NYT Strands hints, answers for May 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, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on MashableBy providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.
If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferrined pace.
SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 25 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 25 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Get out the dust buster!The words are home-related.
Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explainedThese words are ways to tidy up for a new season.
NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.
NYT Strands spangram answer todayToday's spangram is Spring Cleaning
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Spring Cleaning
Sell
Declutter
Label
Reorganize
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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 25, 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 it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections?The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.
If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.
SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for May 25 Here's a hint for today's Connections categoriesWant a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
Yellow: Used in poker
Green: Lookalike
Blue: Where one would wear a ring
Purple: Ways to send a message
Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
Yellow: Playing cards
Green: Doppleganger
Blue: Ear piercing sites
Purple: ___ Mail
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Drumroll, please!
The solution to today's Connections #714 is...
What is the answer to Connections todayPlaying cards: ACE, JACK, KING, QUEEN
Doppleganger: CLONE, DOUBLE, RINGER, TWINS
Ear piercing sites: CONCH, HELIX, LOBE, ROOK
___ Mail: CHAIN, ELECTRONIC, JUNK, SNAIL
Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 25Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.
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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 25, 2025
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 the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections Sports Edition?The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.
If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.
Here's a hint for today's Connections Sports Edition categoriesWant a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:
Yellow: Major court battles
Green: Geographically specific players
Blue: Hurlers with lots of fans.
Purple: Hallmarks for the big race
Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
Yellow: Tennis Grand Slams
Green: An Oregon athlete
Blue: Pitchers to strike out 20 in one game
Purple: Associated with the Indy 500
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Drumroll, please!
The solution to today's Connections Sports Edition #244 is...
What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition todayTennis Grand Slams - AUSTRALIAN, FRENCH, U.S., WIMBLEDON
An Oregon athlete - DUCK, THORN, TIMBER, TRAIL BLAZER
Pitchers to strike out 20 in one game - CLEMENS, JOHNSON, SCHERZER, WOOD
Associated with the Indy 500 - BRICKS, CARS, MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, MILK
Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act would ban states from regulating AI
Buried in the Republican budget bill is a proposal that will radically change how artificial intelligence develops in the U.S., according to both its supporters and critics. The provision would ban states from regulating AI for the next decade.
Opponents say the moratorium is so broadly written that states wouldn't be able to enact protections for consumers affected by harmful applications of AI, like discriminatory employment tools, deepfakes, and addictive chatbots.
Instead, consumers would have to wait for Congress to pass its own federal legislation to address those concerns. Currently it has no draft of such a bill. If Congress fails to act, consumers will have little recourse until the end of the decade-long ban, unless they decide to sue companies responsible for alleged harms.
SEE ALSO: AI has entered the therapy session — and it's recording youProponents of the proposal, which include the Chamber of Commerce, say that it will ensure America's global dominance in AI by freeing small and large companies from what they describe as a burdensome patchwork of state-by-state regulations.
But many say the provision's scope, scale, and timeline is without precedent — and a big gift to tech companies, including ones that donated to President Donald Trump.
This week, a coalition of 77 advocacy organizations, including Common Sense Media, Fairplay, and the Center For Humane Technology, called on congressional leadership to jettison the provision from the GOP-led budget.
"By wiping out all existing and future state AI laws without putting new federal protections in place, AI companies would get exactly what they want: no rules, no accountability, and total control," the coalition wrote in an open letter.
Some states already have AI-related laws on the books. In Tennessee, for example, a state law known as the ELVIS Act was written to prevent the impersonation of a musician's voice using AI. Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn, who represents Tennessee in Congress, recently hailed the act's protections and said a moratorium on regulation can't come before a federal bill.
Other states have drafted legislation to address specific emerging concerns, particularly related to youth safety. California has two bills that would place guardrails on AI companion platforms, which advocates say are currently not safe for teens.
One of the bills specifically outlaws high-risk uses of AI, including "anthropomorphic chatbots that offer companionship" to children and will likely lead to emotional attachment or manipulation.
SEE ALSO: Explicit deepfakes are now a federal crime. Enforcing that may be a major problem.Camille Carlton, policy director at the Center for Humane Technology, says that while remaining competitive amidst greater regulation may be a valid concern for smaller AI companies, states are not proposing or passing expansive restrictions that would fundamentally hinder them. Nor are they targeting companies' ability to innovate in areas that would make America truly world-leading, like in health care, security, and the sciences. Instead, they are focused on key areas of safety, like fraud and privacy. They're also tailoring bills to cover larger companies or offering tiered responsibilities appropriate to a company's size.
Historically, tech companies have lobbied against certain state regulations, arguing that federal legislation would be preferable, Carlton says. But then they lobby Congress to water down or kill their own regulatory bills too, she notes.
Arguably, that's why Congress hasn't passed any major encompassing consumer protections related to digital technology in the decades since the internet became ascendant, Carlton says. She adds that consumers may see the same pattern play out with AI, too.
Some experts are particularly worried that a hands-off approach to regulating AI will only repeat what happened when social media companies first operated without much interference. They say that came at the cost of youth mental health.
Gaia Bernstein, a tech policy expert and professor at the Seton Hall University School of Law, says that states have increasingly been at the forefront of regulating social media and tech companies, particularly with regard to data privacy and youth safety. Now they're doing the same for AI.
Bernstein says that in order to protect kids from excessive screen time and other online harms, states also need to regulate AI, because of how frequently the technology is used in algorithms. Presumably, the moratorium would prohibit states from doing so.
"Most protections are coming from the states. Congress has largely been unable to do anything," Bernstein says. "If you're saying that states cannot do anything, then it's very alarming, because where are any protections going to come from?"
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How to watch Zeppieri vs. Alcaraz online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Zeppieri vs. Alcaraz in the 2025 French Open for free on 9Now, France TV, or Servus TV. Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The Madrid Open, Barcelona Open, and Italian Open are really great, but there is still the sense that everyone is warming up for the main event: Roland-Garros. The second Grand Slam of the season is the focus of the best players in the world, including Carlos Alcaraz. The talented star is looking to defend his French Open crown, and it all starts with a tricky matchup with Zeppieri.
If you want to watch Zeppieri vs. Alcaraz in the 2025 French Open for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
How to watch Zeppieri vs. Alcaraz for freeZeppieri vs. Alcaraz in the 2025 French Open is available to live stream for free on a number of platforms:
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Get Windows 11 Pro for your PC for $15
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If you haven't heard already, Microsoft has officially announced the countdown clock on Windows 10. Are you still running your PC on this dated operating system? Now might be the perfect time to finally upgrade your device's performance, because the latest operating system, Windows 11 Pro, is now less than $15 until the end of today. However, codes are limited.
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How to watch Osaka vs. Badosa online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Osaka vs. Badosa in the 2025 French Open for free on 9Now, France TV, or Servus TV. Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The Madrid Open, Barcelona Open, and Italian Open were really entertaining tournaments, but now for the main course: Roland-Garros. The second Grand Slam of the season is serving up some really interesting first-round matchups, but Osaka vs. Badosa might be the best of the bunch.
If you want to watch Osaka vs. Badosa in the 2025 French Open for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.
How to watch Osaka vs. Badosa for freeOsaka vs. Badosa in the 2025 French Open is available to live stream for free on a number of platforms:
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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer pretty generous money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Roland-Garros without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream Osaka vs. Badosa (plus the rest of the 2025 French Open) before recovering your investment.
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How to watch Sramkova vs. Swiatek online for free
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The Madrid Open, Barcelona Open, and Italian Open are all about preparation for Roland-Garros. The second Grand Slam of the season is what really matters for the best players in the world, and the likes of Swiatek will be doing everything they can to claim a little piece of history this year.
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How to watch Sabalenka vs. Rakhimova online for free
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The Madrid Open, Barcelona Open, and Italian Open are great, but the real focus of the clay court season is Roland-Garros. The second Grand Slam of the season is what really matters for the best players in the world. And when you think about the very best, you think about Sabalenka.
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How to watch Sabalenka vs. Rakhimova for freeSabalenka vs. Rakhimova in the 2025 French Open is available to live stream for free on a number of platforms:
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Live stream the 2025 French Open for free by following these simple steps:
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Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
Open up the app and connect to a server in Australia, Austria, or France
Watch the 2025 French Open for free from anywhere in the world
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer pretty generous money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Roland-Garros without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream Sabalenka vs. Rakhimova (plus the rest of the 2025 French Open) before recovering your investment.
If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming services from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.
What is the best VPN for sport?ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:
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A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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How to watch Altmaier vs. Fritz online for free
TL;DR: Live stream Altmaier vs. Fritz in the 2025 French Open for free on 9Now, France TV, or Servus TV. Access these free streaming platforms from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The Madrid Open, Barcelona Open, and Italian Open are all about preparing for Roland-Garros. The second Grand Slam of the season is what really matters for the best players in the world.
Taylor Fritz will be looking to progress through to the latter stages of this tournament, but it all starts with a first-round matchup with Daniel Altmaier.
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How to watch Altmaier vs. Fritz for freeAltmaier vs. Fritz in the 2025 French Open is available to live stream for free on a number of platforms:
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Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)
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Watch the 2025 French Open for free from anywhere in the world
The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer pretty generous money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch Roland-Garros without committing with your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream Altmaier vs. Fritz (plus the rest of the 2025 French Open) before recovering your investment.
If you want to retain permanent access to free streaming services from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.
What is the best VPN for sport?ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport, for a number of reasons:
Servers in 105 countries
Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more
Strict no-logging policy so your data is secure
Fast connection speeds
Up to eight simultaneous connections
30-day money-back guarantee
A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $139 and includes an extra four months for free — 61% off for a limited time. This plan also includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Live stream Altmaier vs. Fritz in the 2025 French Open for free with ExpressVPN.
How to watch the 2025 MotoGP British Grand Prix online for free
TL;DR: Live stream the 2025 MotoGP British Grand Prix for free on ServusTV. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
The 2025 MotoGP season continues to entertain and surprise fans, with a number of riders battling it out at the top of the standings. The Márquez are in first and second position going into the British Grand Prix, but former champion Francesco Bagnaia is not too far back.
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When is the 2025 MotoGP British Grand Prix?The MotoGP British Grand Prix takes place at the Silverstone Circuit. The 2025 MotoGP British Grand Prix race starts at 8 a.m. ET on May 25.
How to watch the 2025 MotoGP British Grand Prix for freeThe MotoGP British Grand Prix is available to live stream for free on ServusTV.
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NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for May 25, 2025
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 — we have you covered.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on MashableHere are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Sunday, May 25, 2025:
AcrossGood for a bike route, bad for a bike tireThe answer is Flat.
The answer is Rich.
The answer is Yahoo.
The answer is Rory.
The answer is Sons.
The answer is Fry.
The answer is Liars.
The answer is Achoo.
The answer is Thorn.
The answer is Oys.
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Featured Video For You The Wordle Strategy used by the New York Times' Head of GamesAre you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.
Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Mini Crossword.
Hurdle hints and answers for May 25, 2025
If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.
There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.
An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.
If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.
SEE ALSO: Hurdle: Everything you need to know to find the answers Hurdle Word 1 hintUsually done in one's sleep.
SEE ALSO: Apple’s new M3 MacBook Air is $300 off at Amazon. And yes, I’m tempted. Hurdle Word 1 answerDROOL
Hurdle Word 2 hintSeen in a fashion show.
SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 25, 2025 Hurdle Word 2 AnswerMODEL
Hurdle Word 3 hintA wool fabric.
SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for May 25 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for May 25, 2025 Hurdle Word 3 answerTWEED
Hurdle Word 4 hintYour parents' sister.
SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for May 25 Hurdle Word 4 answerAUNTY
Final Hurdle hintAn Australian dog.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Games available on Mashable Hurdle Word 5 answerDINGO
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Hello, beautiful: This new 65-inch QLED TV is only $379 at Amazon
SAVE 24%: As of May 24, you can get a 65-inch Hisense Class QD6 Series Smart Fire TV for $379.99, down from $499.99, at Amazon. That's a 24% discount and a $120 savings. And here's the kicker: this is the lowest price we've ever seen for this model.
Hisense 65-inch Class QD6 Series QLED 4K TV (2025 model) $379.99 at Amazon$499.99 Save $120 Get Deal
Looking for a brand-new TV that won’t cost you a month’s rent? Amazon’s Memorial Day Sale has a ton of TV deals right now, and some of the best ones we're spotting are from Hisense. This brand has been upping its game in recent years, and it's now a top contender in the mid-range class. So, if you're not quite ready to drop $2,000 on an OLED stunner, then this TV still brings some firepower to your living room without feeling like you're settling.
And as of May 24 at Amazon, you can get the 65-inch Hisense Class QD6 Series QLED TV for only $379.99, down from the retail price of $499.99. Not only is this a $120 discount, but it's also the lowest price we've ever seen for this model.
This is a particularly good deal if you’re looking for a 2025 model 4K TV for under $500. It's got a QLED display, which is a nice step up from the standard LED screens you often find on more budget-friendly TVs. We also spotted an option for no-cost delivery and unpacking (usually an extra $29.99).
SEE ALSO: Memorial Day TV deals from TCL, Samsung, Sony: Get a 65-inch TV for $299The 65-inch Hisense Class QD6 Series QLED TV isn’t a “budget TV” even though it’s priced as such. It features a QLED display, a 4K AI upscaler that upconverts lower-resolution content to near 4K quality, and Dolby Vision and Atmos for next-level cinematic visuals and sound. There’s also a Game Mode Plus setting that's built to reduce input lag, prevent screen tearing, and keep the action smooth.
And with the Fire TV operating system built-in, you can stream from all your go-to platforms, like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, Max, and more.
The best Memorial Day deals you can get right now, hand-picked by Mashable's team of experts-
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