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Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

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

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections Sports Edition?

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: NYT Mini crossword answers, hints for August 28, 2025 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: Good for resting starters against.

• Green: Football group

• Blue: Same name, sorta

• Purple: Same first word

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

• Yellow: Easy opponent

• Green: NFC South teams

• Blue: Teams/athletes with King nicknames

• Purple: Pitch ____

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 #340 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

• Easy opponent - BREEZE, CUPCAKE, LAYUP, PUSHOVER

• NFC South teams - ATLANTA, CAROLINA, NEW ORLEANS, TAMPA BAY

• Teams/athletes with King nicknames - HENRY, JAMES, LOS ANGELES, SACRAMENTO

• Pitch ____ - CLOCK, COUNT, FRAMING, OUT

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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

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

The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Friday, August 29, 2025:

AcrossRecede, as the tide

• The answer is Ebb.

Fictional creature voiced by Rihanna, James Corden or Nick Offerman, in a 2025 animated movie

• The answer is Smurf.

Diet that harkens back to prehistoric times

• The answer is Paleo.

It's tough to digest

• The answer is Fiber.

Trippy drug, for short

• The answer is LSD.

DownOne might start "Hope you are well"

• The answer is Email.

Future tulips

• The answer is Bulbs.

Munchkin or Maine Coon

• The answer is Breed.

No. on a sunscreen bottle

• The answer is SPF.

Supportive of

• The answer is For.

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

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College football has already delivered some epic matchups, and expectations are sky high for Week 1. Ohio State vs. Texas is probably the game of the round, but Colorado vs. Georgia Tech is a real Friday night treat.

The big question is how will Colorado cope without quarterback Shedeur Sanders and receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter. Can Deion Sanders start afresh with some new faces leading the way?

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College football has started with some serious performances from a number of top sides, and we're expecting an entertaining tussle between the Baylor Bears and Auburn Tigers. There are a number of really interesting matchups in Week 1, but this is right up there with the best.

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When is Baylor vs. Auburn?

Baylor vs. Auburn takes place at 8 p.m. ET on Aug. 29. This game takes place at the McLane Stadium.

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The Bundesliga has been desperately lacking the Hamburg derby for some time now, but it's back on the schedule. St. Pauli travel to fierce rivals Hamburger SV to kick off the action in Week 2, and we're expecting fireworks.

Both sides secured a point in the opening round of games, but this matchup will have been targeted since the schedule was confirmed. These teams go way back, and not in a good way.

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When is Hamburg vs. St. Pauli?

Hamburg vs. St. Pauli in the Bundesliga kicks off at 7:30 p.m. BST on Aug. 29. This fixture takes place at the Volksparkstadion.

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The V/H/S franchise really is the gory gift that keeps giving.

The latest in Brad Miska's found footage horror franchise, V/H/S Halloween, includes six new segments from directors Bryan M. Ferguson, Casper Kelly, Micheline Pitt-Norman, R.H. Norman, Alex Ross Perry, Paco Plaza, Anna Zlokovic.

As you can probably guess, they're Halloween themed. And just as grim as ever.

V/H/S/HALLOWEEN is streaming on Shudder from October 3.

Tesla has officially launched its new Model Y Performance trim in Europe, and it's even better than we thought it'd be — but it will cost you.

As expected, the performance-oriented trim looks like a slightly beefed up version of the standard Model Y, with a carbon fiber spoiler, 21-inch Arachnid wheels, and a slightly more aggressive front and rear fascia. Inside, you'll find carbon fiber details and sportier seats.

But it's the actual performance that makes this car really interesting, especially when you consider that this is still a family SUV. It accelerates from 0-100km/h in 3.5 seconds, with a top speed of 250km/h.

While those figures are the same as on the previous Model Y Performance trims (which weren't available after the car's "Juniper" refresh in January 2025), what makes this model really interesting is the range. The Model Y Performance has an advertised 580km WLTP range, which is nearly the same as the 586km you get on the Long Range All-Wheel Drive. In a way, with the Performance trim you get to have your cake and eat it, too, as the previous Performance version had a lot less range than the Long Range AWD trim.

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This range improvement, Tesla says, is thanks to "new high-density battery cells with increased charge capacity."

The stability of the ride has been improved, too, with adaptive damping that can adjust handling based on road conditions, and staggered wheel and tire fitment which should provide better grip and steering. Finally, new drive modes allow you to adjust traction control depending on your driving style and terrain.

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Then there's the price. We've checked it in several European markets, and it's roughly 9,000 euros more than the Long Range All-Wheel Drive variant. For example, the Tesla MYP costs 62,970 euros in Germany, and 61,651 euros in France. It's not a small ask, but the specs are pretty great, so we're sure the new trim will find buyers (if any buyers remain in Europe at all, given the plummeting sales on the continent following Musk's political shenanigans).

Everything that's new on the 2025 Tesla MYP

Here's a complete list of upgrades on the new Tesla Model Y Performance, compared to the Long Range All-Wheel Drive variant:

• Range: 580km (WLTP)

• New high-density battery cells

• Supercharging speed: Up to 243 km of range in 15 min (compared to 266 km on the LR AWD variant)

• 0-100km/h: 3.5 seconds

• Top speed: 250km/h

• 21-inch Arachnid 2.0 wheels

• New tires and brakes

• Carbon fiber spoiler

• Redesigned front fascia

• Redesigned rear fascia

• Improved suspension with adaptive damping and new Drive modes

• Sport seats in the first row

• 16-inch high-definition display in the front (compared to the 15.4-inch display on other trims)

• Carbon fiber elements in the interior

• Weight: 2,033 kg (compared to 1,997 kg on the Model Y LR AWD trim)

• Length: 4,796 mm (compared to 4,790 mm on the Model Y LR AWD trim)

• Height: 1,624 mm (compared to 1,611mm on the Model Y LR AWD trim)

• Ground clearance: 151mm (compared to 167mm on the Model Y LR AWD trim)

I always think of Disney+ as the escapism streaming service, and it's not hard to see why. With more Marvel, Star Wars, and National Georgraphic shows and movies than you know what to do with, it's my go-to for weekend (and even weekday) binges when I want to transport my brain to another place for a minute.

Often, when I recommend an Amazon Prime Video show to someone, they tell me that they've never heard of it. Then they watch it, fall in love, and wonder how it passed them by. That's because streaming services typically only push what they recently released.

It can feel like there's nothing good to watch on Netflix, but it's not true. Quality entertainment awaits you, provided you get your recommendations from the right place. Luckily for you, that place is here.

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If you want to retain permanent access to the online world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for bypassing online restrictions is on sale for a limited time.

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Wondering what's happening with the moon right now? Wonder no more, we have all the details for the moon's current phase in the lunar cycle.

The lunar cycle is a series of eight unique phases of the moon's visibility. The whole cycle takes about 29.5 days, according to NASA, and these different phases happen as the Sun lights up different parts of the moon whilst it orbits Earth. 

So, let's see what's happening with the moon tonight, Aug. 29.

What is today’s moon phase?

As of Friday, Aug. 29, the moon phase is Waxing Crescent, and 34% will be lit up to us on Earth, according to NASA's Daily Moon Observation.

There's a lot to see when you look up at the moon tonight. With no visual aids, look to the top right (bottom left if you're in the Southern Hemisphere) to see the Mare Crisium, the Mare Fecunditatis, and the Mare Tranquillitatis.

With binoculars, you'll also get a glimpse of the Endymion Crater, the Posidonius Crater, and the Mare Nectaris. If you have a telescope in your lineup, you'll also spot the Apollo 11, Apollo 17, and the Rupes Altai,

When is the next full moon?

The next full moon will be on Sept. 7. The last full moon was on Aug. 9.

What are moon phases?

According to NASA, moon phases are caused by the 29.5-day cycle of the moon’s orbit, which changes the angles between the Sun, Moon, and Earth. Moon phases are how the moon looks from Earth as it goes around us. We always see the same side of the moon, but how much of it is lit up by the Sun changes depending on where it is in its orbit. This is how we get full moons, half moons, and moons that appear completely invisible. There are eight main moon phases, and they follow a repeating cycle:

New Moon - The moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The moon starts losing light on the right side.

Last Quarter (or Third Quarter) - Another half-moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

The days of the basic clothes horse or simply hanging your wet laundry along the radiators are long gone. These are not options for drying clothes in the winter months. And while a tumble dryer can dry your undies, it will also drain your finances.

What you need is something that combines the old clothes horse and radiator yet somehow cuts back on heating costs. The answer, we're pleased to tell you, is an electric drying rack, a relatively recent appliance that’s now making homes both warmer and more energy-efficient. And drying clothes in the process, of course.

If you’re in the market for an electric drying rack — whether you live in a busy family household or a one-person flat — we can help you choose the right model.

How do electric drying racks work?

It’s really very simple. An electric drying rack is (usually) made up from rows and rows of metal bars, which have heating elements inside. Hang your clothes on the rack and plug it in. The bars will quickly heat up and begin drying your wet clothes. An electric drying rack will reach a temperature of approximately 60 degrees celsius.

While some basic (and cheaper) electric drying racks will only heat the part of fabric that’s actually touching the bars, others circulate heat to dry your clothes more efficiently. Look out for dryers that have a fabric cover, too, which slips over the rack like a coat and encases your laundry in a sort-of fabric wardrobe. This helps to retain and circulate warm air — ultimately drying your clothes faster — not to mention hiding away that unsightly jumble of wet clothing in your living room.

How quickly do clothes dry on an electric drying rack?

You can expect clothes to dry in around four hours. Items such as heavy wool or denim could take longer. For best results, move the clothes around every hour or so.

Are electric drying racks portable?

Electric drying racks vary in shape and size, which means you can find an option that perfectly fits your home — whether you have a big or small home, or a limited space for clothes drying. Most electric drying racks will fold down, making them easy to move between rooms and very handy to store away in a convenient place.

Are electric drying racks expensive to run?

These heated racks are essentially an alternative to the cost of using a tumble dryer or the cost (and hassle) of visiting the laundrette. An electric drying rack will cost up to around 15p per hour to run — opposed to about £1.80 per cycle with a tumble dryer.

What is the best electric drying rack?

Your style might not be the same as everyone else. Or more to the point, you need to choose an option that best suits your needs at home — an electric dryer that can handle all the washing you throw at it, and in a space or room that’s convenient for you. Forget having to dig around the internet for the best options. We’ve done the hard work for you and put together a list that includes something for everyone.

These are the best electric drying racks in 2025.

Pips is the newest game in the New York Times catalogue. Released in August 2025, the new game 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. Like dominoes, the tiles 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 (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 1-3, placed vertically.

Equal (5): The domino halves in this space must be 5. The answer is 5-5, placed horizontally; 0-5, placed vertically; 5-4, placed horizontally.

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

Medium difficulty hints, answers for Aug. 29 Pips

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

Number (8): Everything in this space must add up to 8. The answer is 5-4, placed horizontally; 4-0, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 6-0, placed horizontally; 2-2, placed horizontally

Number (4): Everything in this yellow space must add up to 4. The answer is 6-2, placed vertically; 2-0, placed vertically.

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

Hard difficulty hints, answers for Aug. 29 Pips

Number (9): Everything in this space must add up to 9. The answer is 4-3, placed horizontally; 5-1, placed vertically.

Equal (1): The domino halves in this space must be 1. The answer is 5-1, placed vertically; 2-1, placed vertically.

Equal (2): The domino halves in this space must be 2. The answer is 2-6, placed horizontally; 2-0, placed vertically.

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

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

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

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

Number (18): Everything in this space must add up to 18. The answer is 5-6, placed vertically; 6-6, placed horizontally.

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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.

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

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An orange-eyed African animal.

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LEMUR

Hurdle Word 2 hint

Yellow-orange.

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OCHRE

Hurdle Word 3 hint

A group of bananas.

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BUNCH

Hurdle Word 4 hint

To prefer.

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FAVOR

Final Hurdle hint

An alcoholic drink.

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TODDY

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Products featured in this story: DJI Mic 3 (2TX + 1RX + Charging Case) $329 at DJI Learn More DJI Mic 2 (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case) $308 (save $41) Get Deal DJI Mic Mini (2 TX + 1 RX + Charging Case) $136 (save $33) Get Deal

DJI's wireless microphones are all over your TikTok and YouTube feeds, but you might not realize it. Unless you know what you're looking for, these miniature wireless microphones are easy to miss, which is exactly the point.

Now, DJI is following up its uber-popular Mic 2 wireless microphone with the — you guessed it — Mic 3.

DJI announced the imminent arrival of the Mic 3 on Thursday, and the device will be on display at the IFA consumer tech conference in Berlin starting Sept. 5.

That's the good news. Here's the bad news: the DJI Mic 3 won't be available for sale in the United States yet, at least not via DJI's official channels. If you want to try and order this microphone from unofficial channels, i.e. overseas resellers, we won't blame you, though buyer beware.

A product page for the DJI Mic 3 is already live at DJI's website. The version with a charging case, two microphones, and transmitter retails for $329. A microphone and transmitter set costs $219. They're listed as "Out of Stock" for now. (Like a lot of DJI products.)

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Learn More Everything we know about the DJI Mic 3

The Mic 3 is an evolution of DJI's existing pocket microphones, the term for compact wireless microphones.

These compact, wireless, and magnetic pocket mics can be pinned to a shirt, collar, or simply held in your hand. They provide professional-quality audio that you can beam directly to your iPhone (or Android handset of choice) with a transmitter. The included wind guard even makes it possible to record videos outdoors.

For all these reasons, the DJI Mic 2 and Mic Mini have a cult following, and they can sometimes be hard to find in stock. Chances are, some of your favorite TikTok and YouTube creators are using these microphones. (You can spot them in Chit's videos.)

So, what's new with the Mic 3?

The new DJI Mic 3 and charging case. Credit: DJI A phone with the DJI Mic 3 transmitter. Credit: DJI

According to a DJI press release:

The DJI Mic 3 is DJI's most advanced mini wireless mic, featuring 32-bit dual file internal recording, timecoding, intelligent noise-canceling, Adaptive Gain Control and more. The DJI Mic 3 is the industry’s first mic to support multiple RXs with 4 TXs, making it versatile enough for use on the field to large production sets. The DJI Mic 3 is also half the size and weight of its predecessor the DJI Mic 2, offering a small and discreet body for seamless wear, with a rotatable clip to adjust the angle for the best sound. 

The new wireless mics will weigh just 16 grams. Other features include:

• Adaptive gain control

• 32GB of internal storage

• 3 voice tone presets (regular, rich, bright)

• 2-level noise cancelling

• Detachable rotating clip

• Lossless audio (transmit uncompressed 48kHz 24-bit audio)

• 400-meter range

• 8-hour battery life / 28 hours with charging case (receiver lasts 10 hours)

The DJI Mic 3 with wind guards attached. Credit: DJI