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TL;DR: Watch Leeds vs. Manchester United in the Premier League for free on CazéTV. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.
There are a number of massive Premier League fixtures taking place this weekend, but Leeds vs. Manchester United might be the most important. Manchester United are struggling right now, and comments made after their poor defeat to Atlético Madrid in the Champions League have heaped the pressure on manager Michael Carrick. They need a win, but Elland Road is not an easy place to get it.
If you're interested in watching Leeds vs. Manchester United in the Premier League from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.
When is Leeds vs. Manchester United?Leeds vs. Manchester United in the Premier League kicks off at 9 a.m. ET on Oct. 18. This fixture takes place at Elland Road.
How to watch Leeds vs. Manchester United for freeLeeds vs. Manchester United in the Premier League is available to live stream for free on CazéTV.
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Hurdle hints and answers for October 18, 2026
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.
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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 hintA sleep condition.
Hurdle Word 1 answerAPNEA
Hurdle Word 2 hintForeign.
SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 18, 2026 Hurdle Word 2 AnswerALIEN
Hurdle Word 3 hintPicture.
SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 18, 2026 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 18, 2026 Hurdle Word 3 answerPHOTO
Hurdle Word 4 hintDivided.
Hurdle Word 4 answerSPLIT
Final Hurdle hintRange.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Games available on Mashable Hurdle Word 5 answerSCOPE
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NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 18, 2026
Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier for people who like soccer.
As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a 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. The sports 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 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 before 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: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. 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: The beautiful game
Green: Boxers
Blue: Football commies
Purple: Sports-related things and places
Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
Yellow: The Beautiful Game, In Different Languages
Green: Oscar-Nominated Boxers
Blue: Washington Commanders
Purple: Sports____
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Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today's Connections: Sports Edition #755 is...
What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?The Beautiful Game, In Different Languages: CALCIO, FOOTBALL, FUTBOL, SOCCER
Oscar-Nominated Boxers: DE NIRO, STALLONE, SWANK, WASHINGTON
Washington Commanders: DANIELS, SETTLE, STYLES, WAY
Sports____: BAR, CENTER, ILLUSTRATED, MEDICINE
Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new sports Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.
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NYT Pips hints, answers for October 18, 2026
Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalog.
Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.
Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.
How to play PipsIf you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity with how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.
SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 18, 2026The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible — and common — for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.
Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:
Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.
Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.
Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.
Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.
Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.
If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.
SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for October 18, 2026 Easy difficulty hints, answers for October 18 PipsGreater Than (3): Everything in this space must be greater than 3. The answer is 1-4, placed horizontally.
Number (5): Everything in this light blue space must add up to 5. The answer is 5-1, placed horizontally.
Number (5): Everything in this purple space must add up to 5. The answer is 1-4, placed horizontally; 5-1, placed horizontally; 1-6, placed vertically; 1-1, placed horizontally.
Number (9): Everything in this space must add up to 9. The answer is 1-6, placed vertically; 3-4, placed horizontally.
Medium difficulty hints, answers for October 18 PipsGreater Than (7): Everything in this space must be greater than 7. The answer is 5-3, placed vertically.
Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 4-4, placed vertically.
Not Equal: Everything in this space must be different. The answer is 4-4, placed vertically; 5-2, placed vertically; 3-6, placed vertically.
Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 2-1, placed horizontally; 5-2, placed vertically; 2-4, placed horizontally.
Less Than (2): Everything in this space must be less than 2. The answer is 2-1, placed horizontally
Less Than (5): Everything in this space must be less than 5. The answer is 2-4, placed horizontally.
Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 10. The answer is 6-4, placed vertically.
Hard difficulty hints, answers for October 18 PipsNumber (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 2-0, placed horizontally.
Less Than (2): Everything in this space must be less than 2. The answer is 1-4, placed vertically.
Less Than (9): Everything in this space must be less than 9. The answer is 2-3, placed horizontally; 3-5, placed vertically.
Number (5): Everything in this light blue space must add up to 5. The answer is 3-5, placed vertically.
Number (9): Everything in this space must add up to 9. The answer is 6-3, placed horizontally.
Less Than (5): Everything in this space must be less than 5. The answer is 1-3, placed vertically.
Equal (6): Everything in this space must be equal to 6. The answer is 6-6, placed vertically; 6-2, placed horizontally.
Number (12): Everything in this space must add up to 12. The answer is 4-6, placed vertically; 2-2, placed horizontally.
Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 6-2, placed horizontally; 2-2, placed horizontally; 2-1, placed vertically; 2-5, placed vertically; 2-1, placed vertically.
Less Than (2): Everything in this space must be less than 2. The answer is 2-1, placed vertically.
Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 2-5, placed vertically.
Greater Than (7): Everything in this space must be greater than 7. The answer is 2-5, placed vertically.
Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 3-0, placed vertically.
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NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Oct. 18, 2026
Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers.
Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle, and Strands for years, so we can help you if that's also what you need.
While we are focused more on meanings than hints in this story, sometimes learning that many of the words have completely unrelated meanings is a clue in and of itself. Connections frequently includes clues that involve words within words and other visual clues.
SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 18, 2026 Bureau meaningA government or organizational department.
Chest meaningA large, sturdy storage box.
Trunk meaningA large, sturdy chest or case used for packing and transporting clothes and personal possessions.
Wardrobe meaningA built-in cabinet with doors, rails or shelves used for hanging and storing clothes.
Butter meaningA pale yellow, fatty dairy product made by churning cream or milk.
Deodorant meaningA personal care product applied to the body to neutralize, suppress or mask unpleasant body odors
Dynamite meaningA powerful high explosive made by soaking nitroglycerin into an absorbent material.
Incense meaningA substance made from plant materials, gums, spices or essential oils that releases a sweet, fragrant smoke or odor when burned.
Angel meaningA spiritual, supernatural or celestial being found in various religious and cultural traditions.
Coco meaningShort for the coconut palm or its fruit.
Obsession meaningContinuous or recurring ideas, urges, or images that capture mental control.
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Opium meaningThe dried, milky latex collected from the seed capsules of the opium poppy.
Fogerty meaningAn Irish surname.
Hazel meaningA deciduous shrub or small tree of the birch family.
Mister meaningA physical apparatus or spray bottle used to emit a fine mist of water for plants or cooling.
Vaporetto meaningA motorboat that functions as a public water bus in Venice, Italy.
Have you learned the meanings and still want the things? Check out the hints and answers for today's NYT Connections puzzle.
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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 18, 2026
The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a fashionista.
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 Pips hints, answers for October 18, 2026 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: Found in a bedroom
Green: Thin and long
Blue: Pleasant smells
Purple: Hard to see
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Here are today's Connections categoriesNeed a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:
Yellow: Places to store clothes
Green: Things that come in sticks
Blue: Famous perfumes
Purple: Starting with things that cloud the air
Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.
Drumroll, please!
The solution to today's Connections #1225 is...
What is the answer to Connections todayPlaces to store clothes: BUREAU, CHEST, TRUNK, WARDROBE
Things that come in sticks: BUTTER, DEODORANT, DYNAMITE, INCENSE
Famous perfumes: ANGEL, COCO, OBSESSION, OPIUM
Starting with things that cloud the air: FOGERTY, HAZEL, MISTER, VAPORETTO
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NYT Strands hints, answers for October 18, 2026
Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you're a cardio junkie.
Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, 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 preferred pace.
SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 18, 2026 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Fast fashionThe words are related to being active.
Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explainedThese words describe things worn during exercising.
NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.
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NYT Strands spangram answer todayToday's spangram is Running Gear.
NYT Strands word list for October 18Vest
Sunglasses
Running Gear
Sneakers
Watch
Headphones
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for October 18, 2026
Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you like to get dolled up.
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.
SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 18, 2026 Where did Wordle come from?Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What's the best Wordle starting word?The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.
Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:To decorate.
Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?There are no recurring letters.
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Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...Today's Wordle starts with the letter A.
The Wordle answer today is...Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today's Wordle is...
ADORN
Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle 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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Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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Mixing Milwaukee and Ryobi works if you stick to one simple rule
Picking a tool platform is almost more difficult than picking what house to buy. For some reason, it feels very permanent. However, two tool platforms can definitely coexist. I run both Milwaukee's M12 and Ryobi's 18V ONE+ platform in my workshop, and this is how I make the distinction of which tools I use for what job.
4 hidden-gem Android Auto apps I tried last week
I use Android Auto every day, and honestly, I keep coming back to the same apps. Google Maps for directions, Spotify for music, and WhatsApp for those last-minute messages. It works, but there’s more to Android Auto than the apps I open out of habit.
How a $5 radar sensor turns an ESP32 into a weather display that wakes when you walk up
The great thing about ESP32 projects is that often someone else has done all the hard work for you. For example, if you've always wanted a desktop weather display that can tell when you're in the room, then this project can provide everything you need to build your own.
My Google TV was tracking me, so I turned it into an offline "dumb TV"
Google TVs come packed with some pretty smart tools. Part of the appeal is that they obviously come loaded with built-in connectivity features, access to many apps, and integration with your Google account. Unfortunately, this all comes with a major drawback, with your Google TV tracking your behavior and collecting tons of information about you.
The '90s cutest PC failure tried to replace URLs with physical media
The '90s and the '00s were one of a kind, and this isn't just my millennial nostalgia peeking through here. In the tech world, they were most certainly special, because they were filled with bold, brave, often useless innovations that may have crashed and burned, but will be remembered longer than the same-y laptops and smartphones we get every year now.
Free-threaded Python is no longer an experiment. Here's what it unlocked in my workload
For years, Python threads could not use more than one CPU core at a time. That changed with the free-threaded build, which is now officially supported as of the time I'm writing this. Here's a brief introduction to it, and why it could be a big deal.
I traded my Pixel for a Galaxy, only to discover my favorite features were Pixel-exclusive
Being a Google Pixel user is hard, especially when you spend most of your time around tech enthusiasts raving about Samsung Galaxy phones. You see, Pixels offer a close-to-stock Android experience, while Samsung’s Galaxy phones are packed with features that naturally appeal to enthusiasts. And while I do love me some minimalism, I also like having access to powerful features that make my life easier.
How to factory reset your Googlebook
Whether you've encountered an issue with Googlebook OS, you're planning to sell or return your Googlebook, or you just need a fresh start, a factory reset is something you'll need to know how to do. Fortunately, like with most things on Googlebook OS, a factory reset is simple to do, even if it's different than factory resetting a Chromebook. Here's everything you need to know about preparing your Googlebook for a reset, and then safely removing all of your user profiles, data, and apps.
5 corded power tools worth keeping, even after you've gone cordless
Cordless power tools are wildly convenient, and they're getting better or more powerful all the time. By now, you've probably replaced several older corded tools, but that doesn't mean you should get rid of them.
I replaced 4 AI-powered Android features with simpler apps, and I'm not going back
I know I am just a drop in the ocean of people who've grown tired of artificial intelligence worming its way into everything. AI can legitimately improve our lives in many ways, but it also often makes things more complicated than they need to be. This sentiment applies to everything from simple productivity apps to creative tools.
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TikTok suspends Musk documentary account over political content
Elon Musk doesn't own TikTok, but the short-form video app is evidently sensitive to criticism of the Tesla CEO.
The Hollywood Reporter reported that TikTok has "permanently suspended" the official promotional account for Musk, a new documentary that is critical of Musk's recent activities and is playing in nearly 500 theaters across the United States. The reason given was "political content" that violates TikTok's policies, but THR's report didn't include any specifics as to what, exactly, the account was doing to warrant the ban.
Bleecker Street, the film's distributor, is appealing the move, but the suspension remains in effect during a weekend when audiences are more likely to see the movie. That likely will not help Bleecker's attempts to market the movie; THR reported that the plan was to spend ad dollars to boost TikTok posts about the movie before the ban was enacted.
As THR noted, Musk has no financial (or otherwise) affiliation with TikTok, but the app is partially owned by Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison. The documentary does apparently feature a scene in which Ellison offers to help Musk pay for his acquisition of Twitter via text message. Of course, that may have nothing to do with the suspension. Until TikTok offers comment on this, we will not know the specific reasoning for the ban.
In Mashable's review of Musk, Senior Tech Reporter Matt Binder called the documentary "scathing," but also noted its fairness, stating that "it features Musk, via his own actions and words, punching himself in the face over and over again."


