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Technicians at Microsoft have had a week from hell trying to deal with multiple email-related issues. Since Saturday, March 1, many customers worldwide have been unable to send or receive emails, with some people even being locked out of their Microsoft emails altogether.

FREE WITH PRIME: Prime members get Alexa+ free, which is $19.99/month otherwise.

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In case you haven’t heard, Alexa+ is here, and she’s ready to grace every Amazon device in your home. And, if you’re a Prime member, you can enjoy her services for free.

That’s right, folks. Alexa+ is Amazon’s newest Prime perk, offering enhanced features that’ll make your life a little bit easier. (It’s $19.99 a month for non-Prime members.)

From personalized recs to advanced voice commands and highlight reels of your security footage (for those with an Echo device and camera setup), Alexa 2.0 is ready to help you run your smart home. She’s also been reconfigured to speak more naturally, so you can have an actual conversation without her glitching out.

SEE ALSO: 5 things Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+ can do for you

Although the official release date hasn’t been announced, Alexa+ is expected to launch sometime this month. Access will start with select owners of Echo Show 8, 10, 15, and 21.

If you’re a Prime member and want to be notified when free early access is available, you can sign up for an email notification on Amazon's website. And, if you haven’t signed up for Prime yet, you can do so for $14.99 per month or $139 annually.

Can art and commerce co-exist in today's cinematic landscape? Is it possible to make prestige films that double as blockbusters? These are some of the questions haunting newly appointed Continental Studios head Matt Remick (Seth Rogen) in AppleTV+'s upcoming Hollywood satire The Studio.

SEE ALSO: SXSW: What are the movies and shows you need to know about?

In the trailer above, Matt laments his new responsibilities. "I love movies," he tells producer Patty Leigh (Catherine O'Hara). "But now I have this fear that my job is to ruin them."

"The job is a meat grinder," she replies.

The Studio's trailer fully embraces the chaos of the Hollywood meat grinder, promising chaotic shoots, raucous awards shows, and heaps of celebrity cameos. Martin Scorsese and Ice Cube take meetings with Matt. Past Lives' Greta Lee and Women Talking director Sarah Polley lose it when Matt interferes with a key shot. Olivia Wilde and Zoë Kravitz have screaming meltdowns. That's only just scratching the surface of The Studio's many cameos, but don't for a second think the show is only a star-studded celebrity fest. It's also an incisive look at the increasingly embattled Hollywood of today.

In addition to Rogen and O'Hara, The Studio also stars Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz, Chase Sui Wonders, Bryan Cranston, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, and Dewayne Perkins.

The Studio premieres March 7 at SXSW. It hits AppleTV+ March 26.

There's a scam going around that involves impersonating ransomware group BianLian, warns the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

On Thursday, the FBI issued a warning that describes the scam. Ransoms letters (yep, snail mail) are sent to corporate executives claiming to be from "BianLian Group," a known Russian ransomware gang, saying they've infiltrated the organization's network and demand payment to a Bitcoin wallet or else sensitive information will be published on its network.

SEE ALSO: Crypto scammers are using Elon Musk's DOGE to defraud people

According to the announcement, the letter is stamped "Time Sensitive Read Immediately" and demands between "$250,000 and $500,000 within ten days from receipt of the letter." The letter includes a QR code to the Bitcoin wallet and says it "will not negotiate further with victims."

The FBI says this is a scam, and not a targeted BianLian ransomware heist. "We have not yet identified any connections between the senders and the widely-publicized BianLian ransomware and data extortion group," read the warning, which also noted that the scam has a Boston, MA return address.

SEE ALSO: Cybersecurity group sues DOGE over data access

According to cybersecurity firm Arctic Wolf, which reviewed the scam said organizations that had received the letters reported "no activity indicative of a ransomware intrusion," further reinforcing the conclusion that the letters did not come from BianLian.

Businesses that receive the letter are advised to file a complaint to the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) and spread awareness of the scam to their employees.

If businesses believe they are actually being ransomed by BianLian, the FBI recommends visiting the joint Cybersecurity Advisory bulletin for detailed techniques and procedures on how to protect themselves.

Cybercrime requires constant vigilance online, but here's another reminder to be wary of snail mail too.

Apple has refreshed the iPad Air with its baseline M3 chip. While the company's tablets are known to deliver a balance between usability and affordability, the M3 iPad Air offers a performance boost for power users. But how different is it from its predecessor, the M2 iPad Air? Let's find out.

You've probably seen a network coverage map presented by a network carrier before. Supposedly, it shows you how good their coverage is across the country, where you can expect to get the most reliable connectivity and whatnot. But how accurate are the maps? Well, it's complicated.

Bong Joon Ho has already made a huge impact in film history for his artistry. Mickey 17's Toni Collette and Naomi Ackie describe how his process might be his most impressive talent.

Mickey 17 is now only in theaters.

It may be convenient to use your phone for mobile payments, but not when you need to pay a real person in your life. Google Wallet is one method you can use for this. Well, it used to be, and kinda still is? Maybe.

As a forward-thinking creator, there's a good chance you're shaping your digital creations through the Adobe Photoshop app. Over 90% of the world’s creative professionals do so.

Most video game knockoffs are cheap and forgettable cash grabs, but there are plenty of exceptions. These infamous imitations of other titles have gone on to become some of the most popular video games of all time.

FREE AND DISCOUNTED BOOKS: The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day takes place on March 7-10. You can choose from a selection of indie sci-fi e-books for free or with a large discount.

Stuff Your Kindle Day is a great time to stock up your digital library. If you've had sci-fi books on the brain, you're in luck: thanks to Indievisible you can score a variety of sci-fi books for free or at a discounted rate. This is part of the Indie Author Spring Spectacular, which runs through March 10.

If you've never heard of Stuff Your Kindle Day before, it's worth keeping tabs on the schedule. Stuff Your Kindle Day gives e-book readers the opportunity to download hundreds of e-books at a lower price than usual (or for free). The bonus is that once you've downloaded something, it's yours to keep forever in your library. What better way to fill up your digital library?

If you're looking to get lost in a thrilling sci-fi story, here are some of the best indie sci-fi e-books available on Stuff Your Kindle Day.

When is Stuff Your Kindle Day?

Stuff Your Kindle Day took place on Feb. 10, Feb. 14, Feb. 21, and Feb. 28 last month, and another event took place this month on March 4, offering everything from monster romance to indie titles for free. And now on March 7-10, you can pick up a selection of indie sci-fi e-books on Indievisible.

Here are just a few of the indie sci-fi e-books you can download for free or at a discounted price.

Best indie sci-fi books to shop on Stuff Your Kindle Day

• I, Rodion by Alexandra Pugachevsky — $0 $2.99

• Breakout (The Altayih Chronicles Book 1) by Alek L. Cristea — $0.99 $9.99

• Lost in the Light by JJ Kang — $0 $4.99

• Bearer of Masks (The Abnormal Spies Series Book 1) by Lauren Jade Case — $0 $4.79

• Of Friction (Altered Earth Book 1) by S.J. Lee — $0.99 $4.99

• The Hive by Bibiana Krall — $0 $2.99

• Realm of Hope by E.L. Li — $0 $2.99

• When Eden Falls by Alana Faye Wilson — $0 $2.99

• The Mark of Chaos and Creation by Arabella Federico — $1.99 $19.99

• All I Can Remember Now by T M Lunn — $1.28 $6.43

Who can take part in Stuff Your Kindle Day?

Anyone can participate in Stuff Your Kindle Day. You don't even need to own a Kindle to get involved.

Kindle, Kobo, and Nook readers can download these books for free or at a discounted price. You can even download these books on your preferred app and read them straight from your phone, as you can also find these free titles on the Google Play and Apple Books apps.

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These popular e-readers allow you to take hundreds of books on the go. They're made all the better by their extra-long battery life that can keep you reading for longer between charges, and it also boasts an anti-glare display, so you can read anywhere and in all levels of brightness with the Kindle. They start at $109.99, a great price for those on a budget, but if you want to save even more, you can get three months of Kindle Unlimited completely free during Stuff Your Kindle Day.

Kindle Unlimited costs $11.99 per month and allows you to borrow up to 20 books per month. For a limited time, you can get three months of Kindle Unlimited for free, saving you $35.97.

I wanted to move my Adobe Lightroom library to a portable SSD so I could use it on both my desktop and laptop. Instead of purchasing a pre-built SSD, I built my own for a fraction of the cost (and I can upgrade it later if I need to).

TL;DR: Tax season's easier with H&R Block Tax Software Deluxe, now $32.99 with code FILEEASY through March 30.  

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Procrastinate as long as you'd like, but eventually, you have to pay your taxes. Sure, it's frustrating paying for TurboTax every year, but it's actually easier than ever to switch to something a little more affordable and a lot more thorough.

The H&R Block Tax Software helps you with federal and state tax filing, and it's just $32.99 (reg. $59) with code FILEEASY. This deal only lasts through March 30, and codes are limited. 

Take the stress out of tax filing

Anyone paying taxes can count on this H&R Block Tax Software to help them file easily. It has step-by-step guidance that anyone from students to entrepreneurs to investors can take advantage of, even if they've never filed before. 

Importing your W-2, 1099, or 1098 is straightforward, and you can even import last year's filings from competitors like Quicken or TurboTax. Then, H&R Block will walk you through 350 credits and deductions to help you get the best refund possible. 

Unsure how to report income from investments or stocks? Income reporting assistance is included, which also helps you figure out reporting for home sales and retirement if needed. Any other questions you think of should be covered within their help center, which includes more than 13,000 searchable articles. 

You don't have to fear the IRS with H&R Block. This trusted name in tax filing offers audit support and built-in accuracy checks that give you peace of mind once you file, and you can expect the biggest refund possible thanks to their real-time refund results. 

Get H&R Block Tax Software Deluxe + State for $32.99 with code FILEEASY now through March 30 (or until codes run out!). 

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The late night hosts have had plenty to say about Elon Musk and DOGE since Trump took office, but sometimes a poem can say so much more than mere words ever can.

In the clip above, Stephen Colbert responds to U.S. Republican Randy Weber's poem praising Elon Musk with a decidedly less complimentary poem of his own.

"His claim to fame, hi-tech machines / His only friends, are facist teens," reads Colbert. "With skin the tone of day-old sushi / He's super dumb, and uber douchey."

It only gets blunter from there.

FREE AND DISCOUNTED BOOKS: The latest Stuff Your Kindle Day takes place on March 7-10. You can choose from a selection of indie horror e-books for free.

If you've been on the hunt for some spooky horror books to add to your digital library, today's your lucky day. There's a great selection of indie horror e-books on offer as part of the Indie Author Spring Spectacular. These books are available for free or at a heavily discounted price on the latest Stuff Your Kindle Day.

If this is the first time you've heard of Stuff Your Kindle Day, it's an event that's worth keeping on your radar. Stuff Your Kindle Day gives e-book readers the opportunity to download hundreds of e-books for free or at a much lower price than normal. The bonus is that once you've downloaded something, it's yours to keep forever in your library. It's a win-win for book lovers!

If you're looking for new spooky stories to get lost in, here are some of the best indie horror e-books available on Stuff Your Kindle Day.

When is Stuff Your Kindle Day?

Stuff Your Kindle Day took place on Feb. 10, Feb. 14, Feb. 21, and Feb. 28 last month, and another took place this month on March 4, offering everything from monster romance to indie titles for free. And now on March 7-10, you can pick up a selection of indie horror e-books on Indievisible.

Here are just a few of the indie horror e-books you can download for free or at a discounted price.

Best indie horror books to shop on Stuff Your Kindle Day

• Fever Dreams: Spooky Stories by Bethany Russo — $0 $0.99

• Shadows of Cathedral Lane by M.G. Mason — $0.99 $5.17

• Angel's Mass by MG Mason — $0.99 $2.99

• Sacrificial Waters by A.D Jones — $2.99 $10.99

• Little Jar of Teeth by A. L. Hatcher — $0 $3.99

• The Isle of Darkness by Arabella Federico — $0.99 $4.99

• Devils That Prey by David Washburn — $0 $3.99

• Echoes of the Forgotten by Michael Nunn — $0.99 $2.99

• Apocalypse by Hayley Anderton and Laura Swift — $0 $0.99

• MirrorMirror by Shaun Allan — $2.99 $8.99

Who can take part in Stuff Your Kindle Day?

Anyone can participate in Stuff Your Kindle Day. You don't even need to own a Kindle to get involved.

Kindle, Kobo, and Nook readers can download these books for free or at a discounted price. You can even download these books on your preferred app and read them straight from your phone, as you can also find these free titles on the Google Play and Apple Books apps.

Shop Stuff Your Kindle Day deal Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Kindle (16GB) + 3 Months of Kindle Unlimited $109.99 at Amazon
$145.96 Save $35.97 Get Deal Why we like it

These popular e-readers allow you to take hundreds of books on the go. They're made all the better by their extra-long battery life that can keep you reading for longer between charges, and it also boasts an anti-glare display, so you can read anywhere and in all levels of brightness with the Kindle. They start at $109.99, a great price for those on a budget, but if you want to save even more, you can get three months of Kindle Unlimited completely free during Stuff Your Kindle Day.

Kindle Unlimited costs $11.99 per month and allows you to borrow up to 20 books per month. For a limited time, you can get three months of Kindle Unlimited for free, saving you $35.97.

The Satechi Mac Mini M4 Stand & Hub perfectly fits beneath Apple’s smallest desktop computer adding more front ports and a hidden drive for extra storage. It’s an ideal design for people who need access to USB-A, or, in my case, just want an Apple-like SSD exclosure.

SAVE $100: As of March 7, the Apple Watch Series 10 (GPS, 42mm) is available for $299 at Amazon. That’s 25% off its usual price of $399.

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The Apple Watch Series 10 is packed with new features, but what really makes it exciting is this price drop. Right now, Amazon has it for $299, shaving $100 off its usual $399 price tag. If you've been waiting for a deal before upgrading your smartwatch, this might be the best one yet.

This model features a larger, always-on Retina display with up to 30% more screen space than older versions. That means bigger text, clearer notifications, and an easier time swiping through your apps. The design is also thinner, lighter, and more comfortable, so it won't feel like a weight strapped to your wrist.

SEE ALSO: I've just scored Apple’s 10th-Gen iPad for under $260 at Amazon. That’s its lowest price in 30 days.

Apple went all-in on health tracking, making this watch more than just a step counter. It lets you take an ECG anytime, monitor your heart rate, respiratory rate, and sleep patterns, and even get notifications for high or low heart rates. Apple also added retrospective ovulation estimates, making it a solid choice for those tracking their menstrual cycle.

For fitness lovers, this watch does way more than count steps. The Workout app gives you advanced metrics for different exercises, while training load helps gauge workout intensity. There's even depth and water temperature sensors for swimmers and divers. If you're new to fitness, Apple Fitness+ is included free for three months to help you get started.

• Price: $299 $399

• Retailer: Amazon

• Case Size: 42mm

• Display: Always-On Retina, 30% larger

• Health Features: ECG, heart rate monitoring, sleep tracking, ovulation estimates

• Fitness Tracking: Workout app, training load, depth and water temperature sensors

• Safety Features: Fall Detection, Crash Detection, Emergency SOS, Check In

• Durability: Crack-resistant, IP6X dust-resistant, 50m water resistance

• Connectivity: GPS, Wi-Fi, iPhone compatibility

• Battery: 80% charge in 30 minutes

• Eco-Friendly: Carbon neutral with select bands

Beyond fitness and health, the Series 10 keeps you connected when your phone isn't nearby. You can text, take calls, listen to music, use Siri, and get notifications if you're near WiFi or have your iPhone close.

Apple also packed in some serious safety features. Fall Detection and Crash Detection can alert emergency services if you take a hard fall or get into an accident. Emergency SOS lets you call for help at the press of a button, and Check In automatically notifies a loved one when you arrive at your destination.

Apple Watch 10 is also crack-resistant, dust-resistant (IP6X), and water-resistant up to 50m. Apple even made it carbon-neutral when paired with select bands, so it's a little easier on the environment.

SAVE $300: As of March 7, the Bose Smart Soundbar 550 with Dolby Atmos is available for $199 at Walmart. That’s a 60% discount from its regular price of $499.

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Good speakers don’t have to cost a fortune. Walmart just knocked $300 off the Bose Smart Soundbar 550, bringing it down to $199 from its usual $499. That’s a 60% discount on a premium soundbar that upgrades your TV audio without turning your living room into an electronics graveyard of tangled wires and bulky speakers.

Bose packed a lot of tech into this 27-inch soundbar, proving that small doesn’t mean weak. The TrueSpace technology up-mixes stereo and 5.1 audio to create a more immersive sound experience, even when content isn’t Dolby Atmos-encoded. Translation: movies, music, and TV shows sound richer, fuller, and more spread across your space instead of just blasting straight at you.

SEE ALSO: Listen up! Grab Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds for $80 off at Amazon.

It also has AI Dialogue Mode, which automatically balances voices and surround sound, so you don’t have to crank up the volume to hear what people are saying. No more rewinding every time someone mumbles their lines.

For a soundbar this size, it pushes sound impressively far. Five transducers, including two that fire upward, help bounce audio off the ceiling to create a sense of height and depth. Bose 550 fills the room in a way that built-in TV speakers can’t compete with, including blockbuster action scenes or just listening to music.

• Price: $199 $499

• Retailer: Walmart

• Length: 27.34 inches

• Height: 4.09 inches

• Thickness: 2.21 inches

• Weight: 6.91 lbs

• Audio Tech: Dolby Atmos, TrueSpace

• Streaming: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Chromecast

• Smart Features: Alexa voice control

• App Control: Bose Music app

Streaming is effortless. The Bose Soundbar 550 supports Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, and Chromecast. You can stream directly from your phone or use Wi-Fi to access internet radio and built-in music services through the Bose Music app. The soundbar also plays nice with Amazon Alexa, so you can control it with voice commands.

At $199, this deal is hard to ignore. It’s not every day that Bose drops a premium soundbar into the budget-friendly range. Walmart’s prices tend to fluctuate, so it’s best to grab this one before it jumps back up.

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.

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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.

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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 March 7 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Symbols or marks of identification

• Green: Musicians made into film

• Blue: Cities of America

• Purple: Common fruits with a spelling twist

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Emblem

• Green: Subjects of Acclaimed Musical Biopics

• Blue: U.S. Cities

• Purple: Fruits with their Second Letters Changed

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

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 #635 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Emblem: LABEL, MARK, SEAL, STAMP

• Subjects of Acclaimed Musical Biopics: BROWN, CASH, DYLAN, MERCURY

• U.S. Cities: BUFFALO, HELENA, IRVING, PHOENIX

• Fruits with their Second Letters Changed: AMPLE, DOTE, LUMON, POACH

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 March 7

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.

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.

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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.

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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 categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Suspension-worthy in baseball

• Green: Before the ball moves in football

• Blue: Used when the game is paused

• Purple: Art terms in sports

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections Sports Edition categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Banned by baseball

• Green: Pre-snap football motions

• Blue: Used during a timeout

• Purple: Art but make it sports

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

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 #165 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

• Banned by baseball - BETTING, CORKED BAT, SPITBALL, STEROIDS

• Pre-snap football motions - AUDIBLE, HARD COUNT, MOTION, SHIFT

• Used during a timeout - CHAIR, TOWEL, WATER BOTTLE, WHITEBOARD

• Art but make it sports - DRAW PLAY, GALLERY, PITCH FRAMING, THE PAINT

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.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

If you're looking for more puzzles, Mashable's got games now! Check out our games hub for Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more.

Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.