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The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you love game night.

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 November 5, 2025 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: To foil

• Green: Found in a popular board game

• Blue: Famous musicians

• Purple: Precipitation

Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Make a hash of

• Green: Weapons in the game Clue

• Blue: Iconic soul singers

• Purple: Rain___

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 #878 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Make a hash of: BLOW, BUTCH, BUTCHER, SPOIL

• Weapons in the game Clue: CANDLESTICK, KNIFE, ROPE, WRENCH

• Iconic soul singers: BAKER, FLACK, FRANKLIN, KNIGHT

• Rain___: BOW, COAT, FOREST, MAKER

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.

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Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.

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.

Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're an entomologist.

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 November 5, 2025 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 5, 2025 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: The butterfly effect

The words are related to an insect.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe colorful, winged bugs.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Monarchs.

NYT Strands word list for November 5

• Chrysalis

• Milkweed

• Caterpillar

• Monarchs

• Hatch

• Migrate

Looking for other daily online games? Mashable's Games page has more hints, and 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 Strands.

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you get straight to the point.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for November 5, 2025 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 Pips hints, answers for November 4, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Brief.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter S.

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...

SHORT

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.

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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.

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.

SAVE $100: As of Nov. 5, the iPad mini is on sale for $399 at Amazon. That's a 20% saving on the list price.

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The iPad mini is back on sale, and if you've been looking for the perfect excuse to pounce, now is your time.

As of Nov. 5, the iPad mini is back down to $399, a saving of $100 on list price. It's rarely priced lower than this, so this really is a great time to buy. This deal is specific to the 128GB model without AppleCare+, however it's available across all colors. Choose from purple, blue, space gray, and starlight.

SEE ALSO: 10 Apple deals that prove Black Friday 2025 is starting earlier than ever

This iPad model features a smaller 8.3-inch Liquid Retina display. The quality is still impressive in the smaller device, with P3 wide color, True Tone, and ultralow reflectivity. It's fast and responsive too, thanks to the A17 Pro chip. For photography and video, the iPad mini has a 12MP Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage, a feature that keeps you centered and focused during calls. It also has a 12MP Wide back camera with True Tone flash, capable of 4K video recording.

It's built with Apple Intelligence too, a personalized system full of features that help with writing, organization, and productivity. Not to mention, it's compatible with Apple devices such as the Apple Pencil USB-C and Apple Pencil Pro to help you get the most out of your device, whether you're drawing or taking notes.

Get this iPad deal from Amazon ahead of Black Friday.

SAVE $250: As of Nov. 5, the Roborock Q10 S5+ robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $299.99 at Amazon. This is $250 off its list price of $549.99.

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With Black Friday deals already starting to pop up, now is an excellent time to shop for a robot vacuum. Amazon, in particular, is already offering some sweet deals, with the Roborock Q10 S5+ robot vacuum and mop sporting a heavy discount for a limited time.

As of Nov. 5, the Roborock Q10 S5+ has dropped to its lowest-ever price of $299.99. This is 45% off its list price of $549.99, saving you $250. If you've been looking for some cleaning help as the cooler weather blows in, this device can make sure your house is both vacuumed and mopped to a high standard.

SEE ALSO: Target's Black Friday sale is starting three weeks early on Nov. 6

When it comes to vacuuming, the Roborock Q10 S5+ features 10,000 Pa suction that can grab all of the dirt, pet hair, and more that drops on your floor throughout the day. Its PreciSense LiDAR navigation system helps map out your home to ensure an efficient clean. And with mopping, it can scrub up to 3,000 times per minute to make sure any stains gets picked up and washed away.

We even consider the Roborock Q10 S5+ to be the quietest robot vacuum in our roundup of the best robot vacuums. Mashable's Leah Stodart said it "has reliably completed all missions in my apartment for weeks, and isn't nearly as obnoxious when self-emptying as most other robot vacuums I've tested — it barely reaches 70 decibels, which isn't much louder than competitors while they're just cleaning."

Don't miss out on 45% off the Roborock Q10 S5+ robot vacuum and mop at Amazon. It's not the only robot vacuum on sale right now, either. You can also score a sweet deal on the Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum at Amazon.

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A good morning coffee can set your day off perfectly. Whether you prefer an espresso, a perfectly milky latte, or a seasonal pumpkin spiced beverage, there’s nothing like that first sip to start the day right. And if you're looking to cut down costs on your daily coffee shop drink, naturally the next step is to invest in a great machine so you can make quality brews at home.

And right now you can get a great deal on a popular machine, the De'Longhi Magnifica.

Amazon currently has this bad boy reduced to its lowest-ever price. Yep, as of Nov. 5 you can save $300 with the new price of $499.95. Now, we get it might seem counter-intuitive spending this much on a coffee machine if you're looking to cut down, but if you're a real coffee snob, this machine will soon pay for itself in no time at all.

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Nick Cave's 2009 rambunctious novel The Death of Bunny Munro has been adapted for the screen, with Doctor Who and House of the Dragon star Matt Smith ricocheting through questionable life choices as the titular protagonist. Directed by Holiday's Isabella Eklöf and adapted by Somewhere Boy creator Pete Jackson, Sky's new six-part series brings Cave's book to life.

We watched the first two episodes of The Death of Bunny Munro during the London Literature Festival, and here's everything we can tell you.

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In one of the most problematic, confounding protagonists you'll meet, Bunny Munro (Smith) is a travelling beauty product salesman living in Brighton, England, who treats his young family as a side dish. Though sex addiction isn't recognised by science, it's clear Bunny struggles to stop thinking about or having sex and has a turbulent, adulterous life outside his marriage. And when Bunny isn't trying to seduce every woman he meets or sells moisturiser to, he's getting completely zonked with his friends including Poodle (The Wheel of Time's Johann Myers).

"I'm just drawn to broad characters, transgressive characters," Cave said speaking onstage at the London Literature Festival with Smith and broadcaster Edith Bowman. "I just think they're more interesting, more interesting to write about. But they are the ones we should watch. They're the ones we should pay attention to. On some level, they are the truth tellers, and I've always felt that way about these problematic characters."

When Bunny's wife Libby (Sarah Greene) dies by suicide, he's suddenly grieving and solo parenting their nine-year-old son Bunny Junior (Rafael Mathé). Libby's mother (Lindsay Duncan) despises her no-good son-in-law, and Bunny Junior keeps having visions of his mum in his grief. However, Bunny both has no inclination to change his behaviour and will not allow social services to take his son away. So, they hit the road, with Bunny careening around Brighton from one tumultuous happening to another. It's not pretty. And it's here we get a raucous performance from Smith, offset by the sweetness of remarkable young talent in Mathé.

"I spent every day with him, but he's absolutely fabulous company. I was outboxed and outfoxed by a nine-year-old every day," said Smith. "Pete [Jackson] had to write essentially two different scripts, because I would swear on my take and then on [Mathé's] take, I'd have to say, 'flip.' I gave him a swear jar, cost me a fortune."

The Death of Bunny Munro began as a script first, novel second, script third

Having published his first novel in 1989, And the Ass Saw the Angel, Cave had another up his sleeve — but it started with the screen in mind. The music icon said he had written the script for John Hillcoat's The Proposition, a 2005 Australian Western starring Guy Pearce, and the director asked him to write another script in the wake of that film's success.

"He said I want you to write a script about a traveling salesman that has a near death experience, go away and do it," said Cave. "So I wrote a film script which no one wanted to make. No one ever wants to make this film. It's a complete surprise, a complete miracle that it ever got made, but people keep trying and trying to make the film. Anyway, it didn't get made, so I turned it into a novel."

Cave said he wrote The Death of Bunny Munro while touring with The Bad Seeds in the 2000s, sitting in the back of the bus writing as his bandmates "threw pieces of bread at me."

"I wrote the novel on the tour bus with my band, so basically, Bunny Munro, a lot of the dialogue actually just comes out of being on a bus with eight men, touring around," he said. "I didn't have to reach far 20 years ago."

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Having created the dark, comedic thriller series Somewhere Boy, screenwriter Pete Jackson worked with Cave to carefully adapt his novel for TV, backed by Clerkenwell Films, the production team behind Emmy-winning Netflix series Baby Reindeer.

"I approached it with a certain amount of skepticism, because I just been through this so many times with this character," said Cave, who then praised Jackson's writing for balancing his book's darkness with levity. "It's different from the book, which is extremely internal — it's just about where his mind going when he's looking around the world. Not a lot actually happens in the book, it just goes from one tawdry event to another. But right from the beginning [of the series], Pete put in stuff that propelled the story forward."

Nick Cave and Warren Ellis crafted a score for the show

Fans of Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, rejoice! Cave has teamed up with his longtime friend and Bad Seed for another score. It's a strange, melancholic, and beautiful atmosphere created by the pair, who have worked together on a string of film and theatre scores, from The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford to The Road and Back to Black.

When can you watch The Death of Bunny Munro?

Good news if you're in the UK, The Death of Bunny Munro premieres on Sky Atlantic and NOW on Nov. 20. There's no release date for the U.S. yet, but considering the star power behind the series, it'll likely be streaming soon.

If you're feeling suicidal or experiencing a mental health crisis, please talk to somebody. You can call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org. You can reach the Trans Lifeline by calling 877-565-8860 or the Trevor Project at 866-488-7386. Text "START" to Crisis Text Line at 741-741. Contact the NAMI HelpLine at 1-800-950-NAMI, Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. ET, or email info@nami.org. If you don't like the phone, consider using the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Chat. Here is a list of international resources.

SAVE $450: As of Nov. 5, the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is on sale for $449 at Amazon. That's a 50% discount on the list price.

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The warm summer days are well and truly over which can only mean one thing, your portable power station is going to start getting a lot more use. If you don't have one lurking somewhere in your home, a portable power station is the perfect companion for storms that cause power outages, whether for a few hours or days.

And as of Nov. 5, you can get a special deal on a great model. The Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is on sale for $449 at Amazon. That's a 50% discount on the list price, and its lowest-ever price on Amazon.

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And it's a really great option if you're looking for something reliable to power multiple devices at once. It combines a 1,500W AC output (with a 3,000W surge peak) and a 1,070Wh capacity, so it can power everything from air conditioners and fridges to electric pots. In total you'll get two USB-C ports, one USB-A port, one DC car port, and three pure sine wave AC ports.

It's lightweight too (just 23.8 pounds), and has a foldable handle. This makes it ideal for taking on camping or road trip vacations. And thanks to the emergency charging feature, this power station can charge in just one hour via the Jackery app. With normal charging settings, it'll take 1.7 hours.

Head to Amazon now to score this power station for its best-ever price.

Christmas stocking stuffers have long been the afterthoughts of gift-giving, mere "Let's just get this out of the way" or "Oh no, I forgot again" presents like oven mitts, bulk chocolate candy, and anything bacon-scented. (Do not get us started on wh*skey st*nes.) Most of these last-minute gift ideas are just begging to be tossed in a junk drawer or the donation pile, never to see the light of day again. Granted, it's a fate they probably deserve.

But let's be clear on something: You don't have to buy stuff that's bad, boring, or cheaply made just because it's small in size and set to arrive before Christmas. Picking out the best stocking stuffers is a cinch, so long as you know who you're shopping for... and where to look.

SEE ALSO: The best Christmas gifts for the 2025 holiday season, hand-picked by our product reviewers

You've already got enough on your plate this holiday season, so we've done the searching for you. Below, we've rounded up an extensive list of tiny-but-impressive presents at a range of price points that can work for everyone on your list. So, whether you're searching for stocking stuffer ideas under $25 or something fancier that will catch them by surprise on Christmas morning, we have more than 60 unique gifts to inspire you.

Let the holiday shopping commence.

BELOW MARKET VALUE: As of Nov. 5, the Pokémon TCG Destined Rivals Team Rocket Tin is now at market value, down to $42.94 at Amazon compared to $46.98 at TCGplayer.

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Mega Evolution and Phantasmal Flames is all the rage right now, to the point where the Scarlet and Violet era of Pokémon TCG is yesterday's news. But Destined Rivals has some of the best artwork of the last generation and you shouldn't be sleeping on it. Right now, trainers can grab a Destined Rivals Team Rocket Tin containing five booster packs for $42.94 at Amazon, which is $4 cheaper than TCGplayer's $46.98.

That means Amazon is below market value — a rare sight indeed.

SEE ALSO: Where to buy Pokémon cards in 2025 — avoid overpaying or missing out on new sets

Focusing on Team Rocket alongside Pokémon Gold and Silver's protagonist Ethan, Destined Rivals is the second Scarlet and Violet set carrying the trainer Pokémon torch alongside in Journey Together. The last time we saw these cards was back in the early 2000s Wizards of the Coast era, so there's plenty of nostalgia for long-time Pokémon trainers.

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Unless I was planning on ripping open sealed products anyway like in my Phantasmal Flames review, I usually just find what my favorite cards are going for and buy them on the secondary market from eBay or TCGplayer. Is it because I don't like enjoying life in general? Maybe, but it usually ends up saving you a small fortune when you're looking for hard-to-pull chase cards. It's more money upfront, but you'll likely save money just getting the card straight up.

Here's the top chase cards from Destined Rivals alongside their current values and where to buy them:

1. Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 231/182

   Near Mint Holofoil: $495.99
   Market price: $581.93
   Most recent sale: $504.66

2. Cynthia's Garchomp ex - 232/182

   Near Mint Holofoil: $289.99
   Market price: $296
   Most recent sale: $291.01

3. Ethan's Ho-Oh ex - 230/182

   Near Mint Holofoil: $220.03
   Market price: $242.87
   Most recent sale: $221.30

4. Team Rocket's Moltres ex - 229/182

   Near Mint Holofoil: $145.93
   Market price: $153.59
   Most recent sale: $149.84

The best deals to watch 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' at a glance: Best non-streaming option Buy 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' on Prime Video $19.99 Get Deal Best Disney+ deal Disney+ Premium annual subscription (no ads) $189.99 per year (save $37.89 per year) Get Deal WATCH LATER Disney Bundle Duo Basic (Hulu and Disney+ with ads) $12.99 per month (save $10.99 per month) Get Deal WATCH LATER Disney Bundle: Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN Select (with ads) $10 per month for Verizon customers with myPlan (save $9.99 per month) Get Deal WATCH LATER Disney+ Premium (no ads) Free with the Total by Verizon $60 plan (save $18.99 per month) Get Deal

Marvel's First Family relaunched on the big screen this summer and blew the box office away. Now, The Fantastic Four: First Steps is coming to take over the streaming world.

Directed by Matt Shakman (WandaVision), First Steps stars Pedro Pascal as Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Invisible Woman, Ebon Moss-Bachrach as The Thing, and Joseph Quinn as The Human Torch — a lineup Mashable's reviewer calls "exceptional."

If you missed the new MCU movie in theaters, now's your chance to check it out at home. Here's everything you need to know about how to watch The Fantastic Four: First Steps, including when and where it's streaming.

What is The Fantastic Four: First Steps about?

Set in a 1960s-inspired retro-futuristic world, The Fantastic Four: First Steps reintroduces Marvel's First Family as they face the ultimate trolley problem. Planet-eating Galactus (Ralph Ineson) has marked Earth as next on his menu, but promises to spare it if Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal) and Sue Storm/the Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby) give up their newborn baby, Franklin. It's up to the Fantastic Four to save both the world and Franklin — as a family.

Check out the official trailer for a first look:

Is The Fantastic Four: First Steps worth watching?

"First Steps is, in a word, fantastic," Mashable's reviewer Siddhant Adlakha writes. He also calls it "one of the best MCU films in years," and as you know, there have been dozens. Others appear to agree, as the movie currently holds a solid 87 percent Rotten Tomatoes score from critics and a stellar 91 percent from audiences.

"It’s been ages since a Marvel movie has succeeded like The Fantastic Four: First Steps, a delightful throwback adventure nestling a family soap opera. In many ways, no entry in the MCU has felt as detailed or inspired, let alone shown as much adoration for Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's comic book source material," Adlakha writes. "You know what they say: the thirty-seventh time's the charm."

Even if you're a jaded MCU fan, we think First Steps could be the movie to get you out of your superhero slump.

Read our full review of The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

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The Fantastic Four: First Steps is officially available to watch at home as of Sept. 23, 2025 on digital and as of Nov. 5 on streaming. See the details below.

Buy or rent it on digital

The Fantastic Four: First Steps became available to watch at home via video-on-demand on Sept. 23, 2025, two months post-theatrical release. You can now purchase the film for your digital library on apps like Prime Video and Apple TV. A rental option was also available, but recently disappeared. We're hoping it will be available to rent for a cheaper price in the coming days.

You can purchase the film at the following retailers:

• Prime Video — buy for $19.99

• Apple TV+ — buy for $19.99

• Fandango at Home — buy for $19.99

• Google Play — buy for $19.99

• YouTube — buy for $19.99

Stream it on Disney+

Disney+ is the streaming home of every film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, so it's no surprise that The Fantastic Four: First Steps will make its streaming debut alongside the others. You can stream The Fantastic Four: First Steps on Disney+ beginning Nov. 5, 2025.

Not yet a Disney+ subscriber? Subscriptions now start at $11.99 per month after a recent price hike, but we've rounded up a few of the best ways you can save some money on the streaming service below.

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You can save some money on a Disney+ subscription on its own by signing up for an annual plan upfront. The yearly plan without ads will cost you $189.99 per year, which breaks down to $15.83 per month instead of the usual $18.99 per month. That's 17% or a total of $37.89 in savings. When you check out, be sure to select Disney+ Premium, then "annual" to secure the discount for the year. Unfortunately, there is no annual plan available for the cheaper ad-supported tier.

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SAVE $100: As of July 14, the Garmin vívoactive 5 is on sale for $199.99 at Amazon. That's a 33% saving on the list price.

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If you're in need of a new fitness tracker, you can't go wrong with a Garmin. They're one of the most popular names for a reason, and watches like the vívoactive 5 will give you advanced tracking and lifestyle monitoring for a reasonable price. And as of Nov. 5, it is now on sale for $199.99. That's a $100 discount.

The vívoactive 5 is a stellar option, and despite being replaced by the 6 as the newest in the vívoactive range earlier this year, we still think this is a top choice. It has a bright, colorful AMOLED display that is controlled by both by a touchscreen and physical buttons.

SEE ALSO: Garmin reveals a $2,000 satellite smartwatch to steal the Apple Watch Ultra 3's thunder

The tracking abilities are almost endless, with all kinds of health data available. Check stats on your energy levels through Body Battery monitoring, which gives you a sense of when you’re charged up or need to rest, using insights from your sleep, stress, workouts, and more. You can check your sleep score, get tips on how to improve your rest, and see useful details like heart rate variability to understand how your body’s doing overall. Other stats include menstrual and pregnancy tracking, and guided meditation.

But it really comes into its own for sports tracking. It has over 30 built-in sports apps, including running, cycling, and swimming. It also has a wheelchair mode that tracks pushes instead of steps, and includes push and handcycle activities for strength, cardio, HIIT, Pilates, and yoga.

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NOW AT MARKET VALUE: As of Nov. 5, the Pokémon TCG White Flare Booster Bundle is $51.35 at Amazon, which is the going rate and market value compared to TCGplayer.

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Mega Evolution boosters and Phantasmal Flames preorders are on fire right now, with every trainer and their Houndoom scrambling to get hold of sealed product. For me, this is a great time to look at older sets to find some solid deals. So scoring White Flare Booster Bundles at market value on Amazon is exactly what I'm talking about.

These go for a dollar or two less at TCGplayer, but that little extra to have it in your hands tomorrow thanks to Prime delivery is well worth it. Either way, it's a good deal, costing $8.56 per booster pack on Amazon.

SEE ALSO: Where to buy Pokémon cards in 2025 — avoid overpaying or missing out on new sets

White Flare is the other half of Black Bolt, the massive two-part expansion that capped off the Scarlet and Violet Pokémon TCG era. Every Pokémon found in Unova has either an Illustration Rare, Secret Illustration Rare, or Black and White Rare. The latter features Reshiram ex, Zekrom ex, and Two Victini Exs for each half of Black Bolt and White Flare. Long story short, it's a pain to master set, but an absolute joy to rip open.

Most valuable Black Bolt and White Flare Pokémon cards Credit: Mashable Photo Composite / The Pokémon Company

The problem with Black Bolt and White Flare is getting chase cards, with the higher end SIRs and Black White Rares next to impossible to find amongst all of the Illustration, Pokéball, and Masterball rares. If you're after specific cards and high-end chase cards, it'll likely save money just buying up single cards.

Here's the top chase cards from Black Bolt and White Flare right now, including where to buy them and all the value data you'll need:

1. Zekrom ex – 172/086 – SV: Black Bolt
   Near Mint Holofoil: $446.99
   Market price: $483.91
   Most recent sale: $440

2. Victini – 172/086 – SV: White Flare
   Near Mint Holofoil: $440
   Market price: $430.29
   Most recent sale: $405

3. Victini – 171/086 – SV: Black Bolt
   Near Mint Holofoil: $415
   Market price: $499.59
   Most recent sale: $430

4. Reshiram ex – 173/086 – SV: White Flare
   Near Mint Holofoil: $372.60
   Market price: $369.06
   Most recent sale: $354

5. Zekrom ex – 166/086 – SV: Black Bolt
   Near Mint Holofoil: $225
   Market price: $245.39
   Most recent sale: $194.99

6. Reshiram ex – 166/086 – SV: White Flare
   Near Mint Holofoil: $191.98
   Market price: $190.31
   Most recent sale: $192.05

SAVE OVER $200: As of Nov. 5, the Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum is on sale for $299.99 at Amazon. This is 50% off its list price of $599.

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Black Friday sale season is upon us. The official event doesn't officially start for another few weeks, but select retailers are dropping some stellar early discounts for shoppers. For those on the hunt for a robot vacuum, Amazon's offering an excellent 50% discount right now on the Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum.

This 50% discount has dropped the price of the Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum from $599 to $299.99, saving you $299.01. According to price tracker camelcamelcamel, it's also incredibly close to the lowest-ever price for this model. If it's been on your radar, now is a great opportunity to grab it for less.

SEE ALSO: Target's Black Friday sale is starting three weeks early on Nov. 6

The Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum is a great help around the house as we enter into these cooler months and spend more time inside. It boasts a powerful suction with Matrix Clean, which cleans in a grid pattern that takes multiple passes over any dirt or hair on your floor for a more efficient clean. Its bagless, self-emptying base can even hold up to 60 days of junk picked up from your floor, so you don't have to worry about frequently cleaning it out.

On top of that, the Shark AI Ultra features 360° LiDAR vision that can map out your home to help it avoid any objects that get in its way. This means it shouldn't get stuck.

Now is your chance to save 50% on the Shark AI Ultra robot vacuum at Amazon. And if this robot vacuum isn't quite what you're looking for, check out our roundup of the best robot vacuums to see some of our top picks worth buying this year.

Save $20: As of Nov. 5, the Magic: The Gathering — Final Fantasy Play Booster Box is $159.97 at TCGplayer, compared to Amazon's price of $179.99.

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Universes Beyond is such a clever way to bring new players into the MTG fold, with Marvel's Spider-Man a total success and Avatar: The Last Air Bender set to do the same on Nov. 21. MTG: Final Fantasy was an even bigger hit, with the value on sealed product holding firm for now. So you'll be glad to know that I've found Play Booster Boxes on TCGplayer for $20 less than Amazon's $179.99 listing.

TCGplayer, an eBay subsidiary, is the biggest marketplace for traders and collectors looking to buy and sell TCG products and track values. Everything is in black and white to make sure you're making informed buying decisions. If you go to a card show and want to trade or sell to a vendor, I can pretty much guarantee they'll be using TCGplayer's market value or recent eBay sold listings as a pricing guide.

SEE ALSO: Where to buy Pokémon cards in 2025 — avoid overpaying or missing out on new sets

Each of the 30 packs in this play booster box contains 40 cards. Including 6-9 Commons, 3-6 Uncommon Cards, 1-4 Rare or higher, and 1 Land card (20% chance of a traditional foil and a 1% chance of bagging a Foil Boarderless Mythic Rare).

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The Travelling Chocobo Boarderless collection with this set is ridiculous and by far the most valuable set of chase cards. There's a black Japanese exclusive which is fetching over $7,000 at the moment, with the other Neon Ink Travelling Chocobo cards going for around $2,000 to $2,300. Bar the Japanese Exclusive, these are next to impossible to pull, so if you're after one you'd more than likely save more money just buying outright:

1. Traveling Chocobo (Borderless) (Japanese Exclusive) #551
   Near Mint Holofoil: $7,500
   Market price: $5,393.34
   Most recent sale: $6,400

2. Traveling Chocobo (Borderless) (Neon Ink Blue) #551c
   Near Mint Holofoil: $2,299.99
   Market price: $2,347.06
   Most recent sale: $2,499.99

3. Traveling Chocobo (Borderless) (Neon Ink Green) #551d
   Near Mint Holofoil: $1,999.65
   Market price: $2,181.76
   Most recent sale: $2,125

4. Traveling Chocobo (Borderless) (Neon Ink Pink) #551b
   Near Mint Holofoil: $2,299.99
   Market price: $2,008.91
   Most recent sale: $1,901.73

5. Traveling Chocobo (Borderless) (Neon Ink Yellow) #551a
   Near Mint Holofoil: $2,299
   Market price: $1,950.24
   Most recent sale: $2,088.44

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

Released in August 2025, the 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 onto 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 for how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for November 5, 2025

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 November 5, 2025 Easy difficulty hints, answers for Nov. 5 Pips

Number (12): Everything in this space must add to 12. The answer is 4-2, placed vertically; 4-4, placed horizontally.

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

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

Medium difficulty hints, answers for Nov. 5 Pips

Number (12): Everything in this space must add to 12. The answer is 0-6, placed vertically; 6-2, placed horizontally.

Number (5): Everything in this dark blue space must add to 5. The answer is 6-2, placed horizontally; 0-2, placed vertically; 1-0, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (3): Everything in this green space must be greater than 3. The answer is 4-0, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (3): Everything in this orange space must be greater than 3. The answer is 0-5, placed horizontally.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for Nov. 5 Pips

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

Number (0): Everything in this red space must add to 0. The answer is 1-0, placed vertically.

Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answers are 3-1, placed vertically; 5-3, placed vertically.

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

Number (10): Everything in this dark blue space must add to 10. The answer is 0-4, placed horizontally; 6-0, placed horizontally.

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

Today's Connections: Sports Edition is easy if you have some knowledge on college basketball.

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. 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: 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: How to watch

• Green: Group names

• Blue: Runners

• Purple: Same first word

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: Ways to consume a sporting event

• Green: NWSL teams

• Blue: Triple crown horse racing winners

• Purple: Pass ____

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 #408 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

• Ways to consume a sporting event - IN PERSON, RADIO, STREAMING, TELEVISION

• NWSL teams - CURRENT, DASH, PRIDE, SPRINT

• Triple crown horse racing winners - CITATION, GALLANT FOX, OMAHA, SECRETARIAT

• Pass ____ - BREAKUP, INTERFERENCE, PROTECTION, RUSH

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 today's Connections.

TL;DR: Spoil an old PC with this Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows license, now just $19.97 (reg. $229).

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Your computer does a lot for you — it’s time you repay the favor. Go a little easier on it with some help from Microsoft Office. Right now, you can give your PC a little fall refresh with this Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 Windows license for just $19.97 (reg. $229).

It’s time to treat your PC to a suite of new apps to help tackle your daily workload. Let Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows spoil your device with not just one or two, but seven power-packed apps.

SEE ALSO: The 8 best Windows laptops of 2025: See how our top-tested picks compare

These seven apps are ready to help you with both personal and professional tasks, giving your computer an easy and affordable boost. Create a document with Word, get a budget together with Excel, and whip up a riveting presentation with PowerPoint.

Looking for a better way to manage your emails? Outlook can help with that. You can also take digital notes with OneNote, design a professional document with Publisher, and easily manage databases with Access.

Don’t let the year in this Microsoft Office edition mislead you. These apps have been redesigned and packed with enhanced features and improved cloud connectivity. There are even new analysis capabilities in Excel, new presentation tools in PowerPoint, and updated email and contact management features in Outlook.

Get an easy update with this Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 for Windows license, now just $19.97 (reg. $229).

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TL;DR: Get thousands of retro and 3D games, dual systems, and 4K visuals with the Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro — on sale for just $89.97 (reg. $159.99) with free shipping.

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When you look back on your childhood, blowing into cartridges might seem like magic. But it’s 2025, and we deserve a more efficient way to revisit our favorite games.

The Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro is a retro gaming emulator and streaming console that’s loaded with thousands of nostalgic titles from across generations — and you can currently pick it up for just $89.97 (reg. $159.99) with free shipping. This could make a super-fun holiday gift for the gamer on your list.

SEE ALSO: The Samsung 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 gaming monitor is $500 off right now at Amazon

This isn’t just a dusty throwback machine. It’s a dual-system beast with Android 9.0 for apps and EmuELEC 4.5 for emulation, backed by a quad-core processor, Mali-G31 MP2 GPU, and 4K support. Translation? Your retro games look better and run smoother than ever before.

It supports Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band Wi-Fi, and plays nicely with your TV, projector, or laptop. It’s plug-and-play, comes pre-loaded with 60+ emulators, and even lets you download extra 3D games. Think Atari, Nintendo, PlayStation, classic arcade games, and others.

Whether you’re reliving the arcade days or introducing the kiddos to the pixelated magic, this console does it all — without the pile of tangled cables or need for an old CRT.

Enjoy good, clean, nostalgic fun with this Kinhank Super Console X2 Pro (controllers and remote included) while it’s just $89.97 (reg. $159.99) plus free shipping.

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Apple's iPhone Air and Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge changed the smartphone game by giving up camera power and battery life for an extremely thin body.

Motorola's take on the thin phone idea, the new Motorola Edge 70, is incredibly simple — the phone is very thin, but has a triple camera, a large battery, and a fairly low price.

The colors on offer are Lily Pad, Bronze Green, and Gadget Grey. Credit: Motorola

Check the specs: The Edge 70 has a 6.67-inch P-OLED display, a dual 50-megapixel camera on the back, a 50-megapixel selfie camera on the front, and a respectable 4,800mAh battery that's good for up to 38 hours of mixed usage (according to Motorola).

SEE ALSO: Live the foldable phone life with the Motorola Razr+ for its lowest price yet

What makes the Motorola Edge 70 really interesting is how thin it is. At 5.99 millimeters of thickness, it's very close to Apple's iPhone Air, which measures 5.6 millimeters at its thinnest point.

The fact that this is a mid-range phone is revealed in the chip that powers it, the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 coupled with 12GB of RAM and 256/512GB of storage.

The display is a 6.67-inch Super HD pOLED. Credit: Motorola

But the whole package doesn't sound too shabby, given that you basically get a full-featured phone that also happens to be thin. The Motorola Edge 70 cheats a little on the camera front, as it appears to have three rear cameras, but it really only has two (one wide and the other ultra-wide). Other than that, it's hard to find too many faults with its specs. It has fast, 68W wired charging, 15W wireless charging, water resistance up to IP68/IP69 standard and, as is customary these days, a bunch of AI features including image enhancement, visual search, and AI-based image creation, among others.

All of this hits even harder when you consider the price of the Motorola Edge 70, which starts at €799 in Europe and can get significantly lower in some markets thanks to early bird discounts. For reference, Apple's iPhone Air starts at about €1,199 in Europe, while the Galaxy S25 Edge is even pricier at €1,369 (note that the prices vary by market).

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