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Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a shapeshifter.

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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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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for June 22, 2026 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Egg-shaped.

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 O.

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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...

OVATE

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

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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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Wordle.

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.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Monday, June 22, 2026:

AcrossLike jerky and dried fruit

• The answer is Chewy.

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Technology that Marconi introduced to the Vatican in 1931, in order to broadcast the pope's blessings worldwide

• The answer is Radio.

Bring together as one

• The answer is Unify.

Prefix with -path or -political

• The answer is Socio.

Successful song

• The answer is Hit

DownClobber

• The answer is Crush.

Capital of Vietnam

• The answer is Hanoi.

Monarch's official decree

• The answer is Edict.

In-flight "perk" that's notoriously unstable

• The answer is WiFi.

Toy on a string

• The answer is Yoyo.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Mini Crossword.

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

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 Pips

If 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.

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The 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 June 22, 2026 Easy difficulty hints, answers for June 22 Pips

Less Than (2): Everything in this space must be less than 2. The answer is 1-0, placed horizontally.

Equal (0): Everything in this space must be equal to 0. The answer is 1-0, placed horizontally; 0-3, placed vertically.

Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 0-3, placed vertically; 3-5, placed horizontally.

Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 3-5, placed horizontally; 6-5, placed vertically.

Less Than (4): Everything in this space must be less than 4. The answer is 4-2, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for June 22 Pips

Greater Than (3): Everything in this space must be greater than 3. The answer is 1-5, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (6): Everything in this space must be greater than 6. The answer is 6-6, placed vertically.

Number (9): Everything in this space must add up to 9. The answer is 3-3, placed horizontally; 3-2, placed vertically.

Equal (0): Everything in this space must be equal to 0. The answer is 2-0, placed vertically; 0-1, placed horizontally.

Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 3-2, placed vertically; 2-1, placed vertically.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 0-1, placed horizontally; 1-1, placed horizontally; 2-1, placed vertically.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for June 22 Pips

Not Equal: Everything in this space must be different. The answer is 3-2, placed horizontally; 4-0, placed vertically; 6-1, placed horizontally.

Equal (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 6-1, placed horizontally; 1-1, placed horizontally; 1-3, placed horizontally.

Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 3-3, placed horizontally; 3-5, placed horizontally; 1-3, placed horizontally.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 3-5, placed horizontally.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 0-6, placed vertically.

Number (12): Everything in this space must add up to 12. The answer is 0-6, placed vertically; 4-6, placed horizontally.

Equal (4): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 4-4, placed horizontally; 4-6, placed horizontally.

Number (12): Everything in this space must add up to 12. The answer is 6-6, placed horizontally.

Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 10. The answer is 5-5, placed horizontally.

Less Than (6): Everything in this space must be less than 6. The answer is 4-2, placed horizontally.

Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 2-2, placed horizontally; 4-2, placed horizontally.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup group games are delivering bags of excitement to the North American host cities and fans around the globe. But two countries with less-than-exciting starts are Jordan and Algeria.

Both teams lost their opening games — Jordan lost 3-1 to Austria and Algeria lost 3-0 to Argentina thanks to a hattrick from the one and only Lionel Messi. With both teams looking for their first points in the group stage — and both hoping to advance to knockout stage — this Group J game is one to follow closely.

If you want to watch Jordan vs. Algeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is Jordan vs. Algeria?

Jordan vs. Algeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 11 p.m. ET on June 22. This fixture takes place at the San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.

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Jordan vs. Algeria in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available to live stream for free on ITVX.

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has seen some big performances from big players in the group stage. And they don't come much bigger than Erling Haaland, the Norweigan striker who netted two goals in Norway's opening game against Iraq.

With the second round of group games well underway, Norway now face tougher opposition in Senegal, a team looking to bounce back from a loss to France. Manchester City's Haaland is a goal-scoring machine but Senegal are a strong team, reaching the final of the African Cup of Nations earlier this year. A win for Norway would see them reach the knockout stage. A win for Senegal would keep the West African nation in the running to advance.

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When is Norway vs. Senegal?

Norway vs. Senegal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 8 p.m. ET on June 22. This fixture takes place at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

How to watch Norway vs. Senegal for free

Norway vs. Senegal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is available to live stream for free on ITVX.

ITVX is geo-restricted to the UK, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in the UK, meaning you can unblock ITVX to live stream the 2026 World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

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ExpressVPN's regular 30-day money back guarantee is not available for any subscriptions purchased during the FIFA World Cup between June 10 and July 11. ExpressVPN remains our top pick for sport, but you will need to pay the monthly rate. Alternatively, Proton VPN still offers that all-important money-back guarantee.

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ExpressVPN is the best choice for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live sport on ITVX, for a number of reasons:

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The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already delivered a long list of entertaining fixtures, but France vs. Senegal might have been the best. France suffered in the first half, but really impressed with some stunning attacking play to close out the game. The likes of Mbappé and Olise will continue to cause problems for the opposition as they take on Iraq.

If you want to watch France vs. Iraq in the 2026 FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

When is France vs. Iraq?

France vs. Iraq in the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off at 5 p.m. ET on June 22. This fixture takes place at the Philadelphia Stadium.

How to watch France vs. Iraq for free

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Hookup apps are fun and all, but there are real privacy concerns, from the nuances of data collection to the plain fact that you'll be sharing your face far and wide on an app designed for short-term fun. You have a responsibility to take your privacy into your own hands, and that means knowing how the companies you're interacting with value discretion. 

If you have a shared bank account or if, for whatever reason, it's likely that other people might get a glimpse of your credit card statement, you may want to know how various hookup sites and apps will charge your card, and how those charges may appear to a third party. 

To help give you peace of mind, we dug up the billing practices of four of the most common hookup platforms, so you can better understand the risk you're taking if you decide to pay for a membership:

AdultFriendFinder bank statement

Because AdultFriendFinder is the only web-based dating platform on this list, it cannot disguise its payment processing through an app store, which means you are going to get a telltale billing statement, either directly in your bank account or on your credit card statement. Thankfully, however, AFF has opted for a relatively discreet option: the charges will come from FFNHelp.com*FRIENDF.

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If even that garbled assemblage of letters is too revealing for your peace of mind, there are ways to bypass the billing statement entirely, if you're clever about it. 

Tinder billing statement

Unlike AdultFriendFinder, which operates exclusively as a website, Tinder operates exclusively as an app, which means all of its charges, whether for subscriptions or Super Likes and Boosts, are routed through your smartphone's app store, either the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. 

There is an exception, though: if you purchase a subscription on the Tinder website, not the app, your bank or credit card statement will show a charge from either TINDER.COM or MATCH GROUP, depending on where you live.

It's also worth noting that Tinder subscriptions automatically renew, not just during your allotted subscription period but also after it, so you need to manually cancel your subscription when you want to stop using the app. Do not just delete the app, as this will keep your subscription running.

Pure billing statement

As an app, Pure also enjoys the benefits of being able to route its charges to you through an app store, so you won't have to worry about anything revealing appearing on your bank or credit card statement, but Pure also allows users to use their website to purchase a membership (at a discount, no less!), in which case you will get a billing statement. 

What exactly appears on your bill will vary by where you live, but it will usually be some variation of PURE, without the words "app" or "hookup" appearing.

SEE ALSO: Is AdultFriendFinder safe to use? What a cybersecurity expert says.

And like many hookup apps, Pure automatically renews your subscription, so if you want to end your membership, you will have to manually cancel your subscription at least 24 hours before the renewal date.

Grindr billing statement

Like Pure and Tinder, Grindr enables discretion by running its billing through whichever app store you used to download and pay for the app, so you won't have to worry about an identifiable charge appearing on your bank or credit card statement each month. 

You should know, however, that Grindr's subscriptions are all set to automatically renew, so if you're intending to stop using the app, you need to manually cancel your subscription by navigating to your profile, selecting Payments (iOS) or Payments & Subscriptions (Android), and then choosing Cancel Subscription. , This will likely help to discourage the low-effort, ghosting culture that so many over-40 daters are running away from. 

TL;DR: All 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup are available to watch for free on BBC iPlayer/ITVX. Access these free live streams from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN, an Official Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The world is watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

16 cities across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada are welcoming the best international sides from around the world as they compete for arguably the biggest prize in sport. Huge names like Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, and Lamine Yamal are likely to steal the spotlight, but new stars always shine brightly in this prestigious competition.

The first round of group-stage games is done. The story the tournament so far? Cape Verde drawing with Spain and Uruguay is tough to beat. Messi's hattrick against Algeria was special. And England's 4-2 win over Croatia was arguably the most entertaining clash of the competition. We're hoping for more of the same from the second round of fixtures.

If you're interested in watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

What is the FIFA World Cup?

The World Cup is an international football competition between senior men's national teams. The 2026 World Cup has been expanded to 48 teams, split into 12 groups of four teams. The top two teams in each group and the eight best third-placed teams will progress to the knockout rounds.

The defending champions are Argentina. They won their third title at the 2022 World Cup after defeating France in an epic final.

When is the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

The 2026 World Cup is the 23rd edition of this famous competition. This year's tournament takes place from June 11 to July 19.

How to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free

A number of streaming platforms are offering free coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup:

• Australia — SBS

• Austria — ORF and ServusTV

• Belgium — RTBF and VRT

• France — M6

• Germany — ARD and ZDF

• Ireland — RTÉ

• Italy — RAI

• Norway — NRK

• Netherlands — NOS

• Spain — RTVE

• UK — BBC iPlayer and ITVX (recommended)

These streaming services are geo-restricted, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in another location, meaning you can livestream the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free from anywhere in the world.

Livestream the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free by following these simple steps:

1. Sign up for a streaming-friendly VPN (we recommend ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in the UK

4. Visit BBC iPlayer or ITVX (recommended)

5. Watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup for free from anywhere in the world

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The best VPNs for streaming are not free, but they do tend to offer generous money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup without committing your cash. This is obviously not a long-term strategy, but it gives you enough time to stream this tournament before recovering your investment.

ExpressVPN's regular 30-day money back guarantee is not available for any subscriptions purchased during the FIFA World Cup between June 10 and July 11. ExpressVPN remains our top pick for sport, but you will need to pay the monthly rate. Alternatively, Proton VPN still offers that all-important money-back guarantee.

What is the best VPN for the FIFA World Cup?

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 free from throttling

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99. That covers you for the duration of the World Cup.

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Warmer weather means more time outside, and when you're in the great outdoors, a fitness tracker or smartwatch helps track all of that activity. Whether you're headed out on a European vacation or have a list of summer hikes to tackle, an Apple Watch is one of our favorite ways to stay connected and track activity, and with Prime Day on the horizon, we're hunting for deals on the smartwatch.

Amazon's biggest sale of the year, which spans four days from June 23 to 26, is almost here. Early deals are already dropping, and Apple Watches are among them. Just a day before the sale event's start, we've spotted the Series 11 at a new low price at the retailer, but that's not all. We've gathered up even more early Apple Watch deals below that deserve a look before Prime Day's kickoff tomorrow.

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The Apple Watch Series 11 has dropped to $279 ahead of Prime Day. According to camelcamelcamel, this marks a new all-time low price. After sitting at $299 for several months now, this is a welcome price cut the day before Prime Day.

Ultimately, the Apple Watch Series 11's $279 price saves you $120 off its $399 price tag. We rate it our favorite smartwatch for fitness tracking, and it has an impressive battery. With improved battery life compared to the Series 10, you don't need to charge the watch midday for battery life to last you all night. So if you've been thinking about upgrading, grab it now for its lowest price ever.

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This isn't going to end well, is it?

After an opening episode that finally gave us the Battle of the Gullet (and the requisite number of dead bodies), HBO has dropped its "weeks ahead" trailer for House of the Dragon Season 3.

The two-minute clip shows Rhaenyra (Emma D'Arcy) struggling to hold onto power, while seemingly everyone around her is intent on taking it away. We also get some more battle shots, and plenty more dragon fire. Eep.

House of the Dragon Season 3 is now streaming on HBO Max, with new episodes every Sunday at 9 p.m. ET on HBO and HBO Max.

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Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you know shoes.

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.

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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.

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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: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. 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: Partial teams

• Green: Baseball playing locations

• Blue: Championship teammates

• Purple: Same brand

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: First words of World Cup countries, in English

• Green: MLB stadiums

• Blue: LeBron-era Heat Stars

• Purple: Adidas shoes

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 #637 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

• First words of World Cup countries, in English: BOSNIA, IVORY, SOUTH, UNITED

• MLB stadiums: COMERICA, KAUFFMAN, NATIONALS, WRIGLEY

• LeBron-era Heat stars: ALLEN, BOSH, JAMES, WADE

• Adidas shoes: SAMBA, STAN SMITH, SUPERSTAR, ULTRABOOST

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.

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 yesterday's Connections.

SAVE $150: Apple AirPods Max 2 are down to a new record-low price ahead of Prime Day — buy for under $400.

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Prime Day officially starts on June 23, but Apple deals are going live early. The best of the bunch? It's hard to look past the latest price drop on the Apple AirPods Max 2. In fact, we're going to cut to the chase with this deal, because we don't expect it to last long.

Apple AirPods Max 2 are down to a new record-low price ahead of Prime Day. These popular headphones are on sale for $399 at Amazon. That's $150 off the list price. This deal is not likely to last long, so if you're scoping out the best opportunity to score these headphones for less, you don't need to wait. This is the time to strike.

We took a close look at these headphones earlier this year. Mashable's Stan Schroeder said: "They sound pretty good, play nice with Apple hardware, they look great, and they're very comfy." We also recommended that shoppers "wait for them to go on sale" before buying. That time is now. You know what to do.

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It’s finally here: the long-awaited Casa Amor episode of Love Island USA just aired in Season 8, Episode 17, and the internet is going crazy for the drama.

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Casa Amor takes place around the halfway mark of each season of Love Island, and, as its name implies, puts the Islanders to the ultimate test of temptation. Either the boys’ section or the girls’ section of the villa are told to pack their bags and head to Casa Amor, where they will meet and mingle with a new set of bombshells of the other gender.

However, this season of Casa Amor looked a little different. This time, the girls (Aniya, Jen, Kayda, Kenzie, Melanie, and Trinity) were able to watch the boys (KC, Caleb, Zach, Corbin, and Bryce) meet the new bombshells at Casa Amor through a flatscreen TV. It was chaotic, juicy, and at times hard to watch — and social media users were here for the drama.

People said that the girls being able to watch the boys was not only a much-needed boost for an otherwise quiet season of Love Island USA, but also something that the girls needed to see to test their connections.

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Unsurprisingly, connections were immediately put to the test, with the boys receiving lap dances and kisses from the six new bombshells (Amora, Parmida, Jaiden, Tierra, Alannah, and Sydney). The girls who remained back at the villa were rethinking their current connections — and so were viewers after watching the boys at Casa Amor.

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The boys who stirred the most drama were KC, who is coupled with Aniya, and Corbin, who is coupled with Kenzie. 

While some people were fuming for Aniya after watching how enthusiastic KC was with the new bombshells, others were also glad that she was able to rethink her connection.

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As for Corbin, he left Kenzie (and the rest of us) stunned when he turned to one of the guys and said that he was going back to the villa with "somebody different." Kenzie and Corbin had just re-coupled after writing love letters to each other in Season 8, Episode 13, so the comment felt especially out-of-pocket.

Earlier in the episode, after the two were shown getting intimate in bed, Trinity walked into the girls’ room the next morning and asked who had been doing “French fries,” saying she and Bryce could hear something that was “not kissing.” Kenzie laughed it off in a confessional, saying she was “definitely getting some French fries,” while Trinity later admitted there had been “one little French fry” with Bryce.

So... what does it mean? That part is still a little unclear, which is kind of the point. Like most Love Island euphemisms, “French fries” seems to be the Islanders’ TV-safe way of talking about something sexual without actually saying it out loud. Based on the context, viewers have taken it to mean some kind of intimate act, though the cast has not exactly sat everyone down and defined the fry scale.

Still, the phrase fits right into Love Island history. Islanders across the franchise have long come up with their own strange little codes for sex, from Love Island UK Season 6’s food terms like tomato, avocado, and toast to this season’s “beauty salon” and “manicures.

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Melanie was left rethinking her connection with Sincere, who she had also just recoupled with in Season 8, Episode 13. Prior to Casa Amor, she was just telling Aniya how much she liked Sincere and that she thought they were headed towards closing off their connection to others. 

People are anticipating that she might act differently towards Sincere once he’s back from Casa Amor…

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However, it doesn’t look like all is hope is lost for our girls back at the villa. A preview for the next episode revealed that while KC, Caleb, Zach, Corbin, and Bryce would be getting to know the new bombshells at Casa Amor for the next few days, Aniya, Jen, Kayda, Kenzie, Melanie, and Trinity would be meeting not one, not two, but 12 new bombshells.

There might be trouble in paradise, but at least we can expect some new romance (and potentially new connections) on the island soon.

New episodes premiere daily except Wednesdays at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT on Peacock.