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SAVE $950: The EcoFlow Delta 2 Max portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $949, down from the standard price of $1,899. That's a 50% discount and the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon.

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A power outage is never convenient. Regardless of which season it happens in, it's never a fun experience and always ends up with dead cell phone batteries while worrying about food spoiling in the fridge. If you're familiar with these issues, a portable power station is a great investment and there's a trustworthy model on sale today.

As of March 17, the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max portable power station is on sale at Amazon for $949, marked down from the list price of $1,899. That works out to a 50% discount and a savings of $950. It's also the lowest price we've ever seen at Amazon.

A portable power station is a lifeline when it comes to power outages while you're at home. The relief that comes from knowing your cell phone will stay charged up is pretty priceless these days. Not to mention you'll be able to keep the food in your refrigerator chilled. The EcoFlow Delta 2 Max is ideal for a home power backup system, offering 2,048 Wh capacity and a 2,400 W output.

EcoFlow uses X-Boost, a proprietary technology, that allows the portable power station to power up almost any home appliance, including the refrigerator, TV, washing machine, oven, and more. The brand says this power station can keep your fridge running for 14 hours, a WiFi router for 97 hours, and a TV for 15 hours.

The Delta 2 Max is also great if you're planning on spring and summer RV and camping trips. Carrying portable power gives you the freedom to camp in remote areas that won't be connected to standard power. Your RV mini-fridge will stay powered up for almost 30 hours with the help of the Delta 2 Max

You also gets tons of flexibility with the Delta 2 Max since it comes with six AC outlets, two USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, and two DC ports. It's also impressive when it comes to charging, going from zero to 80% charged in just 68 minutes when using AC power.

Now that it's dropped to its lowest price ever, grab the EcoFlow Delta 2 Max portable power station and forget about the fear of a storm knocking out power.

GET $170 OFF: As of Mar. 17th, the Asus Chromebook CM1402 MediaTek Kompanio 520 4GB RAM 64GB eMMC is only $129 at Best Buy, saving you 57%, or $170 off.

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Often, the most affordable laptops give us the most freedom. If you're in the market for a budget Chromebook that you can sling into a backpack and take around town, this Asus deal is an opportunity that shouldn't be passed over. It's also a great gift for a student.

Currently, Best Buy is selling the Asus Chromebook CM1402 MediaTek Kompanio 520 4GB RAM 64GB eMMC for only $129, saving you $170.

SEE ALSO: The best cheap laptops under $1,000, according to our testing

As a Chromebook, this computer is designed to use Google. It has 14 inches of Full HD screen space. Use it to surf the web, build spreadsheets and type in Google Suite, stream movies, and play light games.

This Chromebook is light on RAM, with only 4GB; don't expect it to blaze through complex projects or entertain 30 tabs at one time. However, it will get you around. And with 64GB of storage, you'll be able to back up your phone's photo drive, save music, and more.

Lightweight and with good battery life, this little Chromebook is a perfect pick for working out of the house. Take it with you to a coffeeshop and respond to emails without worrying about running out of battery.

As of Mar. 17th, the Asus Chromebook CM1402 MediaTek Kompanio 520 4GB RAM 64GB eMMC is on sale for $129, saving you $170, or 57%.

The Asus Chromebook CM1402 ships with a wired mouse, ensuring you're ready to get right to work on day one.

SAVE 30%: Suzanne Collins' latest in the Hunger Games series publishes March 18, and ahead of its release find it for 30% off at Amazon. As of March 17, order Sunrise on the Reaping for just $19.59, saving $8.40.

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Suzanne Collins surprised all of us in 2020 with the release of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, the fourth novel in the Hunger Games series. The hype continued with the book's 2023 film adaptation, so it was music to our ears when it was announced last year that a new book was coming.

We can hardly believe it, but that book is already here. Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins is the fifth installment in the Hunger Games series and arrives on shelves, Tuesday, March 18. It's a prequel to the original trilogy, taking readers back to the 50th Hunger Games, where Haymitch Abernathy is dragged away from District 12 with three other tributes for the Quarter Quell.

This much anticipated origin story for Katniss and Peeta's beloved mentor, is already on sale ahead of its March 18 release. At Amazon, find Sunrise on the Reaping for just $19.59. That saves you $8.40 off of its standard $27.99 price tag. That's 30% savings on the brand new title. Plus, if you order now, it'll arrive on its release day of March 18.

Shop the latest Hunger Games installment at Amazon for 30% off now.

"If I lost a leg, would you get yours amputated too?"

"If I was kidnapped, would you offer to take my place?"

"If I die, will you die too?"

These are the interrogations September (Pascale Kann) poses to her younger sister July (Mia Tharia) in September Says, Ariane Labed's eerie directorial debut that asks the question, how close is too close when it comes to siblings?

Adapted from Daisy Johnson's 2020 novel Sisters, the horror-tinged drama starts as the not-quite-twins navigate teenage girlhood and moves into an increasingly dangerous game. Not your typical coming-of-age tale, the film presents a complicated experience of intertwined identities, exploring the force of family and sisterhood and what it feels like to be a young brown girl in white environments.

SEE ALSO: 'Girls Will Be Girls' review: A sublime coming-of-age tale that deeply understands girlhood

I didn't realise I'd been holding my breath until the credits started to roll, gripped by convincing performances from newcomers Tharia and Kann, and left with questions about the long shadows of sisters — and whether we can ever truly step out of them.

What is September Says about? Rakhee Thakrar, Pascale Kann, and Mia Tharia in "September Says" Credit: Sackville Film and Television Productions Limited

September’s junior by only eleven months, July is shy and quiet, eyes glued to the floor and arms tight across her chest. September, on the other hand, is confident and brash, working the crowd at their mum Sheela's (Sex Education’s Rakhee Thakrar) art show opening and cutting off the plait of July’s school bully. July is shoved firmly under September’s wing, whether she likes it or not, until an as-yet-unseen incident forces the trio to retreat to a relative's holiday home in Ireland (in the book it's North Yorkshire).

On top of the painful awkwardness of making friends and having crushes, the girls are mixed-race with an Indian mother and an absent father, a whisper of violence in their parents’ relationship. This additional layer of otherness doesn’t help their outsider status, July’s meekness a magnet for mocking and the pains of puberty tinged with racism as classmates laugh at their dark body hair in a swimming lesson. While neither Johnson's book nor Labed's film dives into the girls’ mixed-race heritage, we see echoes in their unstable identities; September is overprotective and self-assured while July is introverted, not confident enough to take up space like her sister.

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All of this draws the sisters together in a bond that oversteps the boundaries of closeness. July looks up to her older sister, claiming that September is who she always wanted to be. September loves being in the spotlight and prides herself on being able to “look after” July when depressive Sheela hasn’t been able to.

But September’s ego pushes her overprotectiveness into something more sinister, more controlling, a mood that ramps up as the girls find themselves left to their own devices in Ireland. With Sheela largely withdrawn to her bedroom, the sisters raid the dusty alcohol cupboard, watch nature documentaries, and forage the fridge for cold pasta. They have to feed, clean and occupy themselves, with not even an internet connection for entertainment. So, they go old school.

September Says plays with a childhood game to rattle relationship dynamics Credit: Despina Spyrou

It’s here that the movie’s titular game, a version of "Simon Says," takes on a menacing tone, September relishing her power over July. July is uncomfortable with the escalating commands, which jump from eating a whole jar of mayonnaise to cutting her neck with a knife. But if she doesn’t play by the rules, she’ll "lose a life." "Silly July," September laughs, demanding unyielding loyalty from her sister.

At first, July obeys every command. The mayonnaise is eaten, July's neck bleeds. But an interaction (with a local teenage boy, of course) at the beach is a catalyst for July to begin breaking free of September’s hold. Suddenly the object of someone else's interest, July begins to see what independence could look like — a boyfriend, even a life of her own — before it's swiftly snatched away. It's this sexual awakening, teased earlier in the film, that proves pivotal for the sisters' relationship — and one which builds to an eerie crescendo in the third act.

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With July becoming increasingly scared of September’s reckless behaviour and dangerous demands, the dependency between the sisters starts to splinter. July is still hooked on her sister’s attention, craving autonomy and normalcy, even if she’s not quite sure how to achieve that. September’s presence becomes spectral, more felt than seen, disappearing from rooms before popping up behind July in bathroom mirrors. Increasingly, the sisters seem to merge into a single presence. 

Threaded with hints of horror, from September and July’s twin-like almost telepathic bond to the opening scene, where Sheela dresses her daughters as the Grady twins from The Shining for a photoshoot, there’s a creeping sense of the supernatural about September Says. Shots of razors, knives, and blood are overlaid with the sisters communicating with looks, touches, animalistic grunts or even whistles — July’s Pavlovian response to September’s sharp whistle marks an unsettling moment towards the end of the film.

September Says subverts coming-of-age hallmarks with a twist Credit: Sackville Film and Television Productions Limited

This is not your typical teenage coming-of-age story. There are hallmarks of the genre – underage beers around a campfire, a first kiss, rebellions against Sheela’s authority – but September Says explores something much deeper than finding your voice. It’s a probing of intertwined identities, the force of family and what it feels like to be a young brown girl in white environments.

The film’s twist is perhaps not entirely unguessable, but that doesn’t detract from its quiet build and increasingly claustrophobic atmosphere. With a sparse script, minimal score and grainy visuals, plus the remote setting of the house in Ireland, which looks like it’s been left untouched for decades, audiences are drawn into the sisters’ insular world.

Sisterhood is a complicated experience — growing up with the same blood or in the same household is often portrayed to be like having a built-in best friend or eternal enemy. September Says puts forward a knottier reality, September and July’s relationship blending love and hate. The question we’re left with is how long September’s hold on July will last as she’s forced to step out of her older sister’s shadow or whether the battle scars are far too deep to ever fade.

September Says was reviewed out of its UK release in February 2025. U.S. release to be announced.

My MacBook Pro rarely leaves the house, which means I’ve put some serious thought into building a desktop setup around it. The most obvious choice for someone in my position is the Apple Studio Display.

Buying a new car can be exciting, but the reality of those monthly payments is a different story. Few people can walk into a dealership and pay cash, irrespective of whether they're eyeing a RAV4 or a CLA.

Bumble has announced a host of new safety and compatibility features, including the ability to share your date details with friends.

Bumble users can now share the identity, location, date, and time of a date with a trusted contact using the Share Date feature. Seventy-six percent of women always inform friends or family of their date details ahead of time, according to a survey of 2,500 UK dating app users aged 18 to 35, the results of which were emailed to Mashable.

The dating app is also launching ID Verification, so users can use a government-issued ID to confirm their identity. Users will also be able to request that their matches complete the ID Verification process, in addition to filtering out profiles who've not completed this step. Previously, users have been able to verify their identity using selfies.

SEE ALSO: How does orientation affect the dating app experience?

In addition to these safety tools, a new Discover feature is launching, which will showcase the most compatible profiles to users based on mutual interests and shared dating intentions. The feature will refresh daily. Users are encouraged to update and add to their preferred interest badges and to ensure they've listed their dating intentions and completed their profile with as much information as possible, so the Discover suggestions are relevant.

Bumble is adding to its existing feature Review Before You Send, which warns users when messages may be inappropriate, and gives them the chance to edit them before sending. The feature was initially launched for Bumble's Compliments feature, which lets users send a message ahead of matching so they can stand out. But this new update will expand the review feature across all chat conversations.

All features will be free to Bumble members.

Dating app culture is coming increasingly under scrutiny as users report dating fatigue and safety concerns. Ninety-five percent of dating app users feel it's important that dating apps play an important role in preventing bad behaviour online, according to the same survey, and 94 percent want to be reassured that their dating app experiences will be respectful.

Qualcomm has revealed three new chipsets that will power new Android-based gaming handhelds. They will be used in new devices from Retroid Pocket, Ayaneo, and other manufacturers.

You’ve heard of video game remakes, where old titles are modernized for a new generation of gamers as franchise reboots, but what about demakes?

SAVE $50: As of March 17, the Beats Pill portable Bluetooth speaker is on sale at Best Buy for $99.99. That's 33% off its list price of $149.99.

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Springtime is right around the corner and if you're itching to spend some time out in the sunshine, a portable speaker is a great investment so you can listen to your favorite music, audiobooks, or podcasts outside of the house. If you've been looking to pick one up, Best Buy's offering a great deal at the moment on the Beats Pill.

The Beats Pill is down by $50 discount at Best Buy, dropping its price from $149.99 to $99.99. This deal applies to the champagne gold, statement red, and matte black speakers, so you can pick out the one that best suits your style. As a bonus, your purchase also comes with up to three months of Apple Music for free if you're a new or returning subscriber. What better way to kickstart listening to music on this sleek little speaker?

SEE ALSO: The 8 best Bluetooth speakers, tested

Alongside excellent sound quality — thanks to an upgraded acoustic architecture — the Beats Pill has a design that's perfect for packing up and taking on the go. Not to mention, it boasts up to 24 hours of battery life, so even if you take it on a road trip it'll keep you busy for ages before needing to be recharged. It even has a durable build that's dust and water resistant, so it can handle any adventure you take it on.

With the weather getting warmer, there's no better time than now to pick up a portable speaker. Don't miss out on $50 off the Beats Pill at Best Buy.

Outside of portable speakers, if you're looking to upgrade your sound system in your home instead, there are a few soundbar and speaker deals that are worth checking out right now, too. The Sonos Era 100 is currently $50 off at Amazon and you can score Samsung’s Q-Series Dolby Atmos soundbar at over $700 off at Walmart.

There's no shortage of third-party editing apps for editing photos on your Mac. However, the built-in Photos app on macOS is a capable photo editor that probably satisfies the needs of most people.

Rolls-Royce may be famous for crafting the world's most luxurious cars, but did you know Toyota—usually known for its affordable, reliable vehicles—has a super-luxurious SUV that outshines the Rolls-Royce Cullinan? It's true, but there's a catch: this ultra-luxurious ride is only available in Japan.

TL;DR: Unblock Pornhub from anywhere in the world with a VPN. The best service for unblocking porn sites is ExpressVPN.

Is Pornhub banned where you live? It's not unlikely.

More than a third of U.S. states have introduced restrictions for online adult content. Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee were the latest States to enforce age verification laws, meaning that millions of users in the U.S. are now unable to access Pornhub. There are complicated reasons for these restrictions, but the workaround is straightforward.

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The best VPNs for unblocking porn sites are not free, but most do offer free-trial peiods or money-back guarantees. By leveraging these offers, you can unblock porn sites like Pornhub without actually spending anything. This is obviously not a long-term solution, but it does give you the opportunity to temporarily retain access to Pornhub before recovering your investment.

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Unblock Pornhub for free with ExpressVPN.

SAVE $50: As of March 17, the Garmin Venu 3S is on sale at Best Buy for $399.99. That's 11% off its list price of $449.99.

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If you've been looking for a smartwatch that does a little bit of everything — from fitness to lifestyle tracking — and has a very stylish design, the Garmin Venu 3S is worth a look. At the moment, the stainless steel and french gray model is $50 off at Best Buy. If you've had your eye on it, now's a great time to scoop it up and save a little extra cash.

This discount on the Garmin Venu 3S has dropped its price from $449.99 to $399.99. The french gray band color is the only model on Best Buy that's on sale at the moment, but if it has caught your eye, it's a deal worth taking advantage of. The Garmin Venu 3S has a variety of features to make it worth the price tag.

SEE ALSO: The best smartwatch for every wrist

The Garmin Venu 3S certainly stands out as a stylish smartwatch. It boasts a bright AMOLED display and up to 10 days of battery life so you won't need to worry about a recharge too frequently. It has plenty of features to help you stay on top of your goals, too. In terms of health-related features, it offers a heart rate monitor, stress tracking, and will give you a sleep score so you can better understand your sleep patterns each night, to name a few.

When it comes to fitness, the Garmin Venu 3S is here to help you keep up with your favorite routines as well. It offers over 30 sports apps — including walking, swimming, cycling, and more — and even includes a Body Battery energy monitor that breaks down your energy levels so you can better plan a workout routine for the day.

If you're looking for a fitness-focused smartwatch to help you stay on top of your goals, this discount on the Garmin Venu 3S at Best Buy is worth checking out while it's still live.

It isn't the only smartwatch or fitness tracker deal that's caught our eye lately, though. You can also save on the Garmin vívoactive 5 right now at Best Buy and if running is more of your thing, the Garmin Forerunner 55 is on sale there as well.

If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

SEE ALSO: Hurdle: Everything you need to know to find the answers Hurdle Word 1 hint

Someone who parks your car.

SEE ALSO: Apple’s new M3 MacBook Air is $300 off at Amazon. And yes, I’m tempted. Hurdle Word 1 answer

VALET

Hurdle Word 2 hint

A rude comment.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for March 17, 2025 Hurdle Word 2 Answer

SNARK

Hurdle Word 3 hint

Quirky or outlandish.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 17 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for March 17, 2025 Hurdle Word 3 answer

WACKY

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Bubbles in a glass of beer.

SEE ALSO: NYT Strands hints, answers for March 17 Hurdle Word 4 answer

FROTH

Final Hurdle hint

More certain.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Games available on Mashable Hurdle Word 5 answer

SURER

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The White Lotus has never been afraid to go to some strange places, but we're not sure "strange" quite sums up the monologue given by Sam Rockwell's character, Frank, in Season 3, episode 5.

Frank is introduced to us in Bangkok as an old friend of White Lotus guest Rick (Walton Goggins), who the latter meets up with during his pursuit of hotel owner Sritala (Lek Patravadi) and her husband, Jim Hollinger.

SEE ALSO: 'The White Lotus' Season 3, episode 2: What's the deal with Victoria and Kate?

The two meet in a bar, where Frank gives Rick a mysterious briefcase before discussing his newfound sobriety. The discussion leads to Frank explaining how he came to be sober, resulting in the delivery of a monologue in which he describes — in detail both graphic and wildly offensive — how he came to stop drinking.

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"When I got here, oh, I was like a kid in a candy store," says a deadpan Frank. "If you got money, no attachments, nothing to do. I started partying. It got wild."

That is pretty much the only part of the monologue that's even vaguely PG, and the whole thing lasts for several minutes. It's the type of monologue that can really only be summed up with a facial expression, and fortunately Rick's face says it all.

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At this stage Rick's expression is surely destined for meme territory.

The White Lotus is streaming now on Max, with new episodes dropping weekly at 9 p.m. ET Sundays on HBO.

Game developers are a cheeky bunch. They have been known to hide everything from secret levels to full-length movies inside their games. Sometimes, they take things even further and bury fully-playable games inside other games.

Originally announced at CES 2025 earlier this year, Beatbot’s AquaSense 2 series has been highly anticipated since its debut. When it comes to pool cleaning robots, Beatbot is extremely well-regarded, and this new AquaSense 2 series leaves a lot to be excited about.

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 17 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: A thin piece

• Green: Liberty

• Blue: Types of large vehicles

• Purple: Musical group names without a number

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: Filament

• Green: Uninhibitedness

• Blue: Kinds of trucks

• Purple: Bands minus the number five

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 #645 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Filament: FIBER, STRAND, STRING, THREAD

• Uninhibitedness: ABANDON, FREEDOM, SPONTANEITY, UNRESTRAINT

• Kinds of trucks: DUMP, GARBAGE, MONSTER, PICKUP

• Bands minus the number five: BEN FOLDS, JACKSON, MAROON, MC

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 17

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.

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

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 today: Hints and answers for March 17 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.

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for March 17, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Ted's last name in the Apple TV hit series.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter S appears twice.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter L.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. 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...

LASSO.

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for March 17

Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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 Wordle.