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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.

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A Bostonian hockey player.

Hurdle Word 1 answer

BRUIN

Hurdle Word 2 hint

To cause.

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BEGET

Hurdle Word 3 hint

To swindle.

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GRIFT

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Come together.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

UNITE

Final Hurdle hint

Allocate.

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ALLOT

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TL;DR: Watch Everton vs. Manchester United in the Premier League for free on CazéTV. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

It doesn't really matter whether Manchester United are the best or worst team in the Premier League. Either way, they are going to get a lot of eyes on them. That's just the way it goes for one of the biggest clubs in the world.

Manchester United started this campaign with a shock defeat to Hull City, but bounced back with a home win over Ipswich Town. Now they face a tricky matchup with Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. David Moyes's team are unbeaten after two games.

If you're interested in watching Everton vs. Manchester United in the Premier League from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is Everton vs. Manchester United?

Everton vs. Manchester United in the Premier League kicks off at 9 a.m. ET on Sept. 6. This fixture takes place at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

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Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you're a fan of the Houston Texans.

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.

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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: Defense

• Green: Meet the Joneses

• Blue: Houston football players

• Purple: Sounds like an NFL player

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: Defend

• Green: Joneses

• Blue: Houston Texans

• Purple: NFL QBs with the First Letter Changed

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The solution to today's Connections: Sports Edition #713 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

• Defend: BLANKET, COVER, GUARD, SHIELD

• Joneses: DANIEL, DEACON, JONQUEL, MAC

• Houston Texans: DELL, MARKS, STINGLEY, STROUD

• NFL QBs with the First Letter Changed: CART, COVER, DODGERS, THOUGH

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.

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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 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.

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

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

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

Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 0-0, placed horizontally; 3-1, placed horizontally.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 6-4, placed vertically; 2-2, placed horizontally.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 2-2, placed horizontally.

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Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 2-6, placed vertically.

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

Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 10. The answer is 2-2, placed horizontally; 6-3, placed vertically.

Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 10. The answer is 3-5, placed horizontally; 6-3, placed vertically; 4-3, placed vertically.

Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 10. The answer is 3-5, placed horizontally; 5-6, placed horizontally.

Equal (6): Everything in this space must be equal to 6. The answer is 2-6, placed vertically; 5-6, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (2): Everything in this space must be greater than 2. The answer is 4-3, placed vertically.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for September 6 Pips

Less Than (2): Everything in this space must be less than 2. The answer is 0-4, placed vertically.

Equal (4): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 0-4, placed vertically; 4-3, placed vertically.

Number (3): Everything in this red space must add up to 3. The answer is 4-3, placed vertically.

Greater Than (3): Everything in this space must be greater than 3. The answer is 4-1, placed vertically.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 4-1, placed vertically; 4-6, placed vertically.

Greater Than (5): Everything in this space must be greater than 5. The answer is 4-6, placed vertically.

Number (11): Everything in this space must add up to 11. The answer is 6-5, placed horizontally.

Number (12): Everything in this space must add up to 12. The answer is 3-3, placed vertically; 6-1, placed vertically.

Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 6-1, placed vertically.

Greater Than (3): Everything in this space must be greater than 3. The answer is 4-2, placed horizontally.

Less Than (3): Everything in this space must be less than 3. The answer is 4-2, placed horizontally.

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

Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 2-2, placed vertically; 2-5, placed vertically.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 2-5, placed horizontally.

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

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

Number (6): Everything in this red space must add up to 6. The answer is 6-3, placed vertically; 3-5, placed vertically.

Number (11): Everything in this space must add up to 11. The answer is 3-5, placed vertically; 6-2, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 3-2, placed vertically; 6-2, placed horizontally.

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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 September 6, 2026 Card slot meaning

A port in a computer meant for a memory card.

Headphone jack meaning

A port in a tech device that allows for a listening device to connect.

Optical drive meaning

A slot in a computer meant for CDs.

USB port meaning

A slot in a tech device that allows data to be transferred.

Blank check meaning

Giving someone freedom to take action.

Carte blanche meaning

Complete authority to make a decision.

Free reign meaning

Unrestricted liberty or control.

Full authority meaning

Having complete power to make decisions.

Court scribe meaning

A person responsible for recording legal proceedings.

Director's cut meaning

Restored video content including deleted scenes.

Pizza slice meaning

Piece of a pie.

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SAT score meaning

A college-entry test score.

ATM machine meaning

A device that dispenses cash.

LCD display meaning

A flat screen technology used in digital devices.

PIN number meaning

A secret code used to verify one's identity.

UPC code meaning

The scannable barcode on a retail item.

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The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a computer geek.

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.

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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 Pips hints, answers for September 6, 2026 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: All-access

• Green: PC slots

• Blue: Shortened

• Purple: Dig in

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Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Unrestricted permission

• Green: Places to insert something on a computer

• Blue: Abbreviations followed by redundant word

• Purple: Ending with ways to carve a surface

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What is the answer to Connections today

• Unrestricted permission: BLANK CHECK, CARTE BLANCHE, FREE REIGN, FULL AUTHORITY

• Places to insert something on a computer: CARD SLOT, HEADPHONE JACK, OPTICAL DRIVE, USB PORT

• Abbreviations followed by redundant word: ATM MACHINE, LCD DISPLAY, PIN NUMBER, UPC CODE

• Ending with ways to carve a surface: COURT SCRIBE, DIRECTOR'S CUT, PIZZA SLICE, SAT SCORE

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Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're just right.

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.

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By 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 September 6, 2026 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: I've seen better

The words are related to mediocrity.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe being ordinary.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

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NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Nothing Special.

NYT Strands word list for September 6

• Adequate

• Alright

• Okay

• Nothing Special

• Mediocre

• Average

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Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you like to stay neutral.

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 September 6, 2026 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Tan.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter E appears twice.

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Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter B.

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The Wordle answer today is...

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The solution to today's Wordle is...

BEIGE

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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Windows 11 has a robust virtual desktop feature, but it is rather basic. It probably doesn't help that Microsoft only built its own virtual desktop solution long after Linux and macOS had shown us what they could do.

We’ve all come across those “must-have apps for Android” lists somewhere. But this article is a little different. Instead of telling you which apps you need to download, I’m telling you which ones you can finally delete. Android has matured a lot over time, and features that once required a separate app are now built right into your phone.

Memory price hikes have pushed new Raspberry Pi prices up across the board and the secondhand market has started looking more appealing than it has in years.

I love Jellyfin; it allows me to stream my entire movie and TV show collection across multiple devices. There's really only one thing that Jellyfin can't do, and that's deciding what I'm going to watch. I wanted to find a more entertaining way to choose a show or movie, and what I found was even better than I expected.

I’ll admit, I’m not sure what I was expecting when I first opened up the box for the latest Dell XPS 13 laptop. However, I know for sure I wasn’t expecting to love this tiny laptop as much as I do. At $699, this could be the mid-range Windows laptop to beat in 2026.

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How often do you play local media files on your PC? These days, most of what we watch comes from a cloud server viewed through a web browser. Even if you have your own media, you're probably watching it using a self-hosting solution like Plex, Jellyfin, or Emby.

I converted to a foldable Android phone a couple of years ago, and I've used them for nearly everything ever since. In that time, I've owned three different foldables during that time, borrowed a few, and have placed my hands on demo units of several others. Based on my experience, here are the five best or most impactful foldables to hit the U.S. market to date.

Open-source software is wonderful: it's free, diverse, and surprisingly accessible. You might feel that software development is a secret world of privilege and insider knowledge, but OSS has made great strides to overturn this misunderstanding.

Tech prices are going through the roof, with the high cost of RAM affecting everything from Raspberry Pis to high-end gaming PCs. The good news is that with Home Assistant, it’s often possible to repurpose old tech so that you don’t need to buy anything new.

I’ve been running a Plex server for a long time, which means I’ve made my fair share of amateur mistakes. Storage is probably one of the biggest things plaguing my Plex server, and I have definitely made all three of these mistakes at least once (if not multiple times).

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