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3D printing is one of the best things that's happened to cars. There's a near-endless sea of modifications and improvements you can make, ranging from universal stuff like dashboard mounts to highly specific pieces that are no longer being made for older cars.

SAVE $90: As of Oct. 7, the Shokz OpenFit Pro Open-Ear Earbuds are available for $199.45 on Amazon. That's a savings of $50.50 off the regular list price of $249.95 — their lowest-ever price on Amazon.

Opens in a new window Credit: Shokz Shokz OpenFit Pro Open-Ear Earbuds $199.45 at Amazon
$249.95 Save $50.50   Get Deal

Sales like October Prime Day are a great opportunity to score tech you've always fancied adopting but never had the cash to splash at full price. One such item might be a pair of open-ear earbuds, which are seeing constant innovation and offer a completely different experience from regular earbuds and headphones.

The point of open-ear buds is that you can hear the world around you. You're not plugged in and closed off like you are with earbuds that drive into your ear canal. Audio brand Shokz has delivered another innovation with the Shokz OpenFit Pro Open-Ear Earbuds, which add noise technology to the open-ear listening experience. And now you can get them at an all-time low price on Amazon thanks to October Prime Day, which is in the home stretch of its final day.

As of Oct. 7, the Shokz OpenFit Pro Open-Ear earbuds have dropped to a record Amazon price of just $199.45, marked down from the regular list price of $249.95. That means you save an impressive $50.50 overall.

The noise reduction technology works by analyzing ambient noise and responding in real-time, providing personalized noise reduction tailored to your ear shape and environment. You can also adjust and customize settings in the app.

Other features include a mammoth 50-hour battery life, AI-enhanced call clarity, improved ear hooks to keep them firmly in place — even during workouts and other activities — plus support for Dolby Atmos with head tracking for optimal sound.

Grab the Shokz OpenFit Pro Open-Ear earbuds while they're available at this all-time low price and save over $50. Prime Day ends tonight (Oct. 7), so there's limited time to save.

Our best editor-vetted Prime Day deals right now

Apple AirPods Pro 3 Noise Cancelling Heart Rate Wireless Earbuds — $179.00 (List Price $249.00)

Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones — $238.00 (List Price $399.99)

Ring Indoor Cam Plus 2K Wired Security Camera (2-Pack, White) — $99.99 (List Price $119.98)

Apple iPad 11" 128GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (Blue, 2025 Release) — $399.99 (List Price $449.00)

Ring 2nd Gen 2K Wired Video Doorbell With Chime (2026 Release) — $114.98

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Streaming Player With Remote (2025 Model) — $69.99

Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS, 42mm, S/M Black Sport Band) — $399.00

Blink Outdoor 4 1080p 3-Camera Kit With Sync Module Core + Doorbell   — $189.99 (List Price $259.98)

The best October Prime Day MacBook deals at a glance: Best MacBook Air Deal Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,099 (save $200) Get Deal Best MacBook Pro deal Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Pro with 18-core CPU/20-core GPU, 24GB RAM, 2TB SSD) $2,699 (save $500) Get Deal Best MacBook Neo deal (for now) Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) $689 (save $10) Get Deal

Genuinely good MacBook deals have been harder to come by in the wake of Apple's summer price hikes. Thanks to Prime Big Deal Days, that's finally changed.

Live now through midnight PT on Oct. 7, Amazon's 48-hour fall savings event for Prime members serves as its unofficial kickoff to the holiday shopping season. (It's often referred to as "October Prime Day.") The sale has ushered in sizable MacBooks discounts, the likes of which we haven't seen in months. Of special note is a $200 discount on the M5 MacBook Air that completely erases its price increase; this week marks the first time shoppers have been able to buy it for as low as $1,099 since June.

Check out my running list of the best October Prime Day MacBook deals below. I'll continue to update it as the sale continues.

How I picked the best October Prime Day MacBook deals

The Mashable team has reviewed every current MacBook and monitors their prices continuously throughout the year. The deals I'm personally recommending here involve the lowest prices on select models in at least three months, which I vetted using the Amazon price-tracking tool camelcamelcamel and our past coverage of MacBook deals. Things are looking a bit better than usual so far: MacBook Pro deals maxed out at $400 off last Prime Big Deal Days, but right now, select models are up to $600 off.

SEE ALSO: October Prime Day 2026 live: Updates on the latest deals on AirPods, Yeti, Kindles, and Owala water bottles

I've marked the models that haven't yet fallen to three-month lows as "MacBook deals to watch." (They're certainly not bad deals given Apple's price hikes this year, but they could be even better.) That's also the section where I've plopped the best live deals on the budget MacBook Neo, which is only $10 off on Amazon right now.

Finally, I'm keeping an eye on other retailers' MacBook deals this week to see if any of them manage to beat Amazon's prices. None of them have yet, though Best Buy was matching some of its offers at the time of writing. Check there if the configuration you want happens to sell out during Prime Big Deal Days.

Best MacBook Air deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,099
$1,299 Save $200   Get Deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD) $1,299 at Amazon
$1,499 Save $200   Get Deal

The latest MacBook Air is a Mashable Choice Award winner and one of our top-reviewed products of the year. In his testing, Mashable tech editor Timothy Beck Werth found the M5 chip to be ridiculously powerful (probably more powerful than the average person really needs, TBH). It also has a fantastic display, a great-sounding speaker system, and a sharp Center Stage webcam.

The 13- and 15-inch sizes of the MacBook Air are both now $200 off on Amazon, starting at just $1,099 and $1,299, respectively. Best Buy was matching those deals the last time I checked.

More MacBook Air deals

• Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,399 $1,599 (save $200)

• Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,599 $1,799 (save $200)

• Apple MacBook Air, 13-inch (M5, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,599 $1,799 (save 200)

• Apple MacBook Air, 15-inch (M5, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,799 $1,999 (save $200)

Best MacBook Pro deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Pro with 18-core CPU/20-core GPU, 24GB RAM, 2TB SSD) $2,699 at Amazon
$3,199 Save $500   Get Deal

The M5 Pro chip is one of Apple's upgraded laptop CPUs. It's designed to handle the ultra-demanding workloads of "pro users — like data modelers, post-production sound designers, and STEM students — who require robust processing power and graphics," according to a company press release.

Right now, you can save $500 on a 14-inch MacBook Pro with an M5 Pro chip that has 18 CPU cores and 20 GPU cores, plus 24GB of RAM and a healthy 2TB of storage. This laptop typically retails for $3,199, but you'll pay $2,699 — a 16% savings. (Best Buy is also price-matching Amazon here.) I want to point out that it costs exactly the same as another 14-inch MacBook Pro with the same amount of RAM and storage, but a lesser M5 Pro chip with 15 CPU cores and 16 GPU cores. If you're splurging on a new laptop for AI or creative work, this is more of a bargain.

More MacBook Pro deals

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $1,839 $1,999 (save $160)

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Max, 36GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $3,499 $4,099 (save $600)

MacBook deals to watch

• Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) — $689 $699 (save $10), $599 in the Apple Store with student discount

• Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) — $789.99 $799 (save $9.01), $699 in the Apple Store with student discount

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,249 $2,399 (save $150), was $1,944 in July

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Pro, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,339 $2,499 (save $160), was $2,149.99 in July

• Apple MacBook Pro, 14-inch (M5 Pro with 15-core CPU/16-core GPU, 24GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $2,699 $2,999 (save $300), was $2,499 in August

• Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M5 Pro, 24GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $2,749 $2,999 (save $250), was $2,649.99 in July

• Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M5 Pro, 48GB RAM, 1TB SSD) — $3,299 $3,599 (save $300), was $3,049.99 in July

• Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M5 Max, 36GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $3,899 $4,399 (save $500), was $3,799 in early October

• Apple MacBook Pro, 16-inch (M5 Max, 48GB RAM, 2TB SSD) — $4,499 $4,999 (save $500), was $4,349.99 in July

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Pokemon Sylveon ex Box is in stock and available for $94.75 at Amazon for October Prime Day. That's over $10 off the list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Pokemon Sylveon ex Box $94.75 at Amazon
$107.50 Save $12.75   Get Deal

What's actually selling over October Prime Day? We're seeing the usual rush to buy AirPods, MacBooks, and iPads. We're also seeing trendy items like DJI drones and Owala bottles selling well. But nothing is coming close to Pokémon.

The world continues to go wild for Pokémon cards, and now we're simply pointing you in the direction of items that are in stock.

The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Pokemon Sylveon ex Box is in stock and available for $94.75 at Amazon for October Prime Day. That's over $10 off the list price. It's important to note that this is above market price, but stock is severely limited elsewhere.

The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Pokemon Sylveon ex Box contains one foil promo card featuring Sylveon ex, ready for competitive play and display in collections. You also get one foil oversize card featuring Sylveon ex for showcasing your favorite Pokemon in a larger format, and four booster packs containing additional cards to expand your deck.

Score the Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Pokemon Sylveon ex Box for over $10 off on October Prime Day.

Our best editor-vetted Prime Day deals right now

Apple AirPods Pro 3 Noise Cancelling Heart Rate Wireless Earbuds — $179.00 (List Price $249.00)

Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones — $238.00 (List Price $399.99)

Ring Indoor Cam Plus 2K Wired Security Camera (2-Pack, White) — $99.99 (List Price $119.98)

Apple iPad 11" 128GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (Blue, 2025 Release) — $399.99 (List Price $449.00)

Ring 2nd Gen 2K Wired Video Doorbell With Chime (2026 Release) — $114.98

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Streaming Player With Remote (2025 Model) — $69.99

Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS, 42mm, S/M Black Sport Band) — $399.00

Blink Outdoor 4 1080p 3-Camera Kit With Sync Module Core + Doorbell   — $189.99 (List Price $259.98)

I’ve been using Linux for over a decade now, and during that time I’ve tested dozens of distros — both popular and obscure options. Like most distro hoppers, I usually find my next one on DistroWatch. However, it’s worth remembering that DistroWatch’s rankings aren’t representative of a distro’s quality or user count. It simply ranks how many people visit each distro’s page on DistroWatch.

I built a brand new PC in 2024, and it cost me around $3,000. I built it with the expectation that I'll be able to play all of the latest games at max settings for the next few years. And yes, I obviously knew that DLSS would play a part in that.

You might not think of Excel as a tool for managing your PC. I didn't either. But after years of accumulating files, I used it to build an inventory of everything in my Windows user folder, and suddenly I could see my computer in a way I never had before. Once that information is in Excel, I can filter it, combine different criteria, build dashboards, and follow whatever rabbit hole I happen to find.

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Mini Tins Full Box is on sale for $354.88 at Amazon, down from its $399.95 list price on October Prime Day.

Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration Mini Tins Full Box $354.88 at Amazon
$399.95 Save $45.07   Get Deal

Keen collectors going after all the Pokemon TCG’s 30th Celebration Mini Tins have a real challenge, but plenty of Amazon sellers have knocked down their prices to help you secure the whole set on Prime Day. 

As of Oct. 7, the Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Mini Tins Full Box is $354.88 at Amazon, down $45.07 from its $399.95 list price. With 11% off, you’re still getting the same sealed assortment of 10 collectible Mini Tin designs. There is currently one left in stock via third-party seller AIGDistributionLLC, but Drizzle’s Deals and Strawberri Entertainment are also selling the collection at the same price, with only a slightly delayed delivery window. 

SEE ALSO: The best October Prime Day deals on Pokémon: Score fresh price drops on the 30th Celebration expansion

At this price, you’re paying only $35.48 per tin, saving $3.31 compared to buying them individually for $38.79 on Amazon. And for those, you don’t know what you’re getting, as each tin is picked randomly. 

Each of these 10 tins contains two 30th Celebration booster packs of trading cards, a sticker sheet, a matching Pokémon art card, and a Pokémon TCG Live code card. Across the full display, that gives you 20 booster packs altogether, plus 10 sticker sheets and 10 art cards. 

Our best editor-vetted Prime Day deals right now

Apple AirPods Pro 3 Noise Cancelling Heart Rate Wireless Earbuds — $179.00 (List Price $249.00)

Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones — $198.00 (List Price $399.99)

Ring Indoor Cam Plus 2K Wired Security Camera (2-Pack, White) — $59.98 (List Price $119.98)

Apple iPad 11" 128GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (Blue, 2025 Release) — $399.99 (List Price $449.00)

Ring 2nd Gen 2K Wired Video Doorbell With Chime (2026 Release) — $49.99 (List Price $114.98)

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Streaming Player With Remote (2025 Model) — $37.99 (List Price $69.99)

Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS, 42mm, S/M Black Sport Band) — $399.00

Blink Outdoor 4 1080p 3-Camera Kit With Sync Module Core + Doorbell   — $65.99 (List Price $259.98)

SAVE OVER $20: As of Oct. 7, the Fire TV Stick HD is back to its lowest-ever price of $15.99 at Amazon for Prime Big Deal Days. That's $24 off its full price of $39.99.

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$39.99 Save $24   Get Deal

Since it's the last day of Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days sale, the clock is ticking for Prime members to save on a variety of items. That's especially true of the Fire TV Stick HD. This streaming device already has a countdown timer on its store page, so if you're hoping to grab it for $15.99, now is your last chance before its price goes back up to $39.99.

Overall, you're saving $24 on the Fire TV Stick HD through this offer, which is a solid chunk off its newly increased list price. We may not see a price cut like it again until Black Friday.

SEE ALSO: The 100+ best October Prime Day deals: We're tracking our Apple, Bose, Yeti, and Sony favorites

With this Fire TV Stick, which pairs well with an HD TV, you'll be able to boot up your favorite streaming apps and enjoy a variety of shows and movies in 1080p Full HD. You can even pin your favorite apps to the home screen for easy access, and get personalized recommendations from Alexa+ if you're looking for something new to watch. Plus, with WiFi 6 support, you'll enjoy smooth streaming.

It's also an incredibly portable streaming device that easily connects to your TV's HDMI port. So, if you want to take it somewhere outside your home, getting it set up again will be easy-breezy.

The clock is already counting down on this deal. Act fast to save on the Fire TV Stick HD at Amazon before its deal runs out after today.

Prime members only have 48 hours to shop Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days sale. Sign up for a Prime 30-day free trial if you want to save some cash, and follow Mashable’s guide to the best October Prime Day deals and live blog for the latest updates.

The best deals this week, hand-picked by our shopping experts

• Fire Stick 4K Select — $17.99 $49.99 (save $32)

• AirPods Pro 3 — $179 $249 (save $70)

• Bose QuietComfort Gen 2 — $319 $359 (save $40)

• iPad mini — $499 $599 (save $100)

• MacBook Air M5 — $1,099 $1,299 (save $200)

The best Bose speaker deals on October Prime Day: Best TV speaker deal Bose TV Speaker $199 (save $80) Get Deal Best portable speaker deal Bose SoundLink Max $279 (save $120) Get Deal Best waterproof speaker deal Bose SoundLink Flex $99 (save $60) Get Deal

If you're in the market for a new speaker, there's no sweeter sound than words like "October Prime Day," the sale event that's now in its final day on Amazon. The sale, running until the end of Oct. 7, means deals across a range of tech, including TVs, headphones, and, of course, Bluetooth speakers.

When you're buying a new speaker, you want a reliable brand name as much as you want a good price. That being the case, it's worth checking out the discounts on Bose Bluetooth speakers, which includes a record-low price and a saving of $120.

We've looked through the listings and found a selection of the best deals on Bose speakers. Don't forget that October Prime Day officially ends at the close of business today, so this could be your last chance to snag a speaker at these prices.

Best Bose TV speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose TV Speaker $199 at Amazon
$279 Save $80   Get Deal Why we like it

No home cinema set-up is complete without a soundbar, and the Bose TV Speaker is now seriously affordable. It connects via Bluetooth (and also supports HDMI-ARC) and offers features such as an enhanced dialogue mode, a bass booster, and spatial audio. It rarely dips below this discounted price of $199, so it's a great deal while it's available.

Best Bose portable Bluetooth speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose SoundLink Max $279
$399 Save $120   Get Deal Why we like it

If you need a speaker you can carry around the house or even throw in your bag for on-the-go listening, we recommend the Bose SoundLink Max. Not least of all, because it's got the biggest discount in this roundup — an impressive savings of $120 off the regular list price. It has up to 20 hours of playtime, enough for an all-day party.

Best Bose waterproof Bluetooth speaker deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose SoundLink Flex $99
$159 Save $60   Get Deal Why we like it

The Bose SoundLink Flex is a scaled-down version of the Max. It's designed to be even easier to take on your travels — particularly to the pool or beach or general adventure destinations thanks to being both waterproof and dustproof. It has 12 hours of battery and comes in a variety of super fun colorways. Choose one that suits your vibe. Now available at a record-low price.

More October Prime Day speaker deals

• Soundcore Select 4 Go — $34.99 $19.99 (save $25)

• JBL Go 5 — $39.95 $54.95 (save $15)

• Ultimate Ears WONDERBOOM 4 — $54.14 $99.99 (save $45.85)

• Bose SoundLink Micro — $99.99 $129 (save $29.01)

• Soundcore Boom 2 — $84.99 $129.99 (save $45)

• Beats Pill — $99.95 $149.95 (save $50)

• Marshall Emberton III — $99.99 $179.99 (save $70)

• Bose SoundLink Plus — $179 $269 (save $90)

• Soundcore Rave 3S Party Speaker — $278.99 $349.99 (save $62)

• JBL PartyBox Stage 320 — $499.95 $549.95 (save $50)

Google Maps is usually associated with directions, traffic updates, and finding nearby places. But it also has a solid set of accessibility tools that many people don’t know about. These cover different needs, including mobility, vision, and hearing, and many of them help everyone, not just the people they were built for. Stair-free walking routes can help if you’re carrying luggage or pushing a stroller, and spoken walking directions let you keep your eyes up while you move.

Today's NYT Strands hints will be easy if you're vibrant.

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 October 7, 2026 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Color for the cure

The words are related to bright hues

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe a vibrant color.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is diagonal.

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NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Tickled Pink.

NYT Strands word list for October 7

• Shocking

• Quartz

• Flamingo

• Tickled Pink

• Barbie

• Bubblegum

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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 always get to the bottom of it.

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 October 7, 2026 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.

Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Verify.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter P.

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...

PROVE

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

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

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

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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.

Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers.

Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle, and Strands for years, so we can help you if that's also what you need.

While we are focused more on meanings than hints in this story, sometimes learning that many of the words have completely unrelated meanings is a clue in and of itself. Connections frequently includes clues that involve words within words and other visual clues.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 7, 2026 Dichotomy meaning

A sharp division or contrast between two things that are completely different or opposed to each other.

Monologue meaning

A long, uninterrupted speech delivered by a single person in a conversation, play, movie or show.

Tetracycline meaning

A broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections and acne.

Trident meaning

A three-pronged spear or instrument

Bank meaning

A licensed financial institution that accepts public deposits and provides loans

Squirrel meaning

A small-to-medium rodent with a long, bushy tail that typically climbs trees and eats nuts and seeds.

Stash meaning

To store, hide, or keep something safely.

Store meaning

A supply of items kept for future use.

Choreography meaning

The art and process of designing, planning, and arranging specific steps, movements, and patterns for dances and stage performances

Musical meaning

A stage and film production that tells a story through songs and dance.

Orchestrations meaning

The careful coordination of multiple separate elements or tasks to work together smoothly and achieve a specific goal.

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Play meaning

To perform an entertainment or a particular character.

Cinnamon meaning

A warm, fragrant spice made from the dried inner bark of tropical evergreen trees.

Hamburger meaning

A patty (typically beef) served inside two circular buns.

Hot dog meaning

A cooked sausage served inside a long, sliced bun.

Sticky meaning

Made of, covered with, or having the property of a substance that adheres to things that tou.

Have you learned the meanings and still want the things? Check out the hints and answers for today's NYT Connections puzzle.

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

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

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a theater kid.

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.

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• Yellow: Reserve

• Green: Breaded

• Blue: Alpha, Delta, Gamma

• Purple: Theater recognition

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• Blue: Greek numerical prefixes

• Purple: Best ___ Tony Awards

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• Save for later: BANK, SQUIRREL, STASH, STORE

• Kinds of buns: CINNAMON, HAMBURGER, HOT DOG, STICKY

• Greek numerical prefixes: DICHOTOMY, MONOLOGUE, TETRACYCLINE, TRIDENT

• Best ___ Tony Awards: CHOREOGRAPHY, MUSICAL, ORCHESTRATIONS, PLAY

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TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Booster Bundle is in stock and available for around $94 at Amazon for October Prime Day.

Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Booster Bundle $93.95 at Amazon
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Over October Prime Day, we're focused on showcasing record-low deals, huge discounts, and rare price drops. We're generally very picky when it comes to the deals we promote, but that goes out the window with Pokémon.

Is it in stock and somewhat close to market price? We're all over it.

As of Oct. 7, the Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Booster Bundle is down to around $94 at Amazon via marketplace sellers. You might find better prices after Prime Day, but Amazon actually has stock and is selling for a price that isn't totally horrible. With the way the market is right now, that's a win.

At this price, you are looking at around $16 per pack for six sealed 30th Celebration booster packs. That’s a far more palatable rate to chase the set’s heavy hitters like Mewtwo ex, Mew ex, Umbreon ex, Salamence ex, and Greninja ex. Plus, every single pack guarantees one of 30 distinct rare Pikachu variant cards, making this one of the most collectible anniversary drops in recent memory.

Stock tends to disappear quickly, so we recommend jumping on this offer to avoid disappointment. Paying $94 is still a markup over retail, but landing a sealed bundle for under $100 on Amazon is currently your safest bet to dodge reseller gouging.

Score the Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Booster Bundle for $94 on October Prime Day.

Our best editor-vetted Prime Day deals right now

Apple AirPods Pro 3 Noise Cancelling Heart Rate Wireless Earbuds — $179.00 (List Price $249.00)

Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones — $198.00 (List Price $399.99)

Ring Indoor Cam Plus 2K Wired Security Camera (2-Pack, White) — $59.98 (List Price $119.98)

Apple iPad 11" 128GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (Blue, 2025 Release) — $399.99 (List Price $449.00)

Ring 2nd Gen 2K Wired Video Doorbell With Chime (2026 Release) — $49.99 (List Price $114.98)

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Streaming Player With Remote (2025 Model) — $37.99 (List Price $69.99)

Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS, 42mm, S/M Black Sport Band) — $399.00

Blink Outdoor 4 1080p 3-Camera Kit With Sync Module Core + Doorbell   — $65.99 (List Price $259.98)

SAVE $670.94: As of Oct. 7, the Ecovacs Goat A2000 LiDAR PRO Robot Lawn Mower is down to its lowest price ever. Snag one from Amazon for $1,329.05, down from $1,999.99 — a 34% discount for Prime Big Deal Days.

Opens in a new window Credit: Ecovacs Ecovacs Goat A2000 Robot Lawn Mower $1,329.05 at Amazon
$1,999.99 Save $670.94   Get Deal

If your idea of a great weekend involves anything other than pushing a loud, gas-chugging motor around your yard for two hours, a robot mower is the ultimate outdoor upgrade. For Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, the Ecovacs Goat A2000 LiDAR PRO just dropped to an all-time low of $1,329.05, saving you over $670 on a completely wire-free setup.

The mower relies on high-end robot vacuum tech, ditching boundary wires and finicky satellite antennas entirely. Its dual 360-degree LiDAR navigation maps your yard automatically and holds lock-tight, two-centimeter precision. That means no freezing up or dropping connection under dense trees, near privacy fences, or in shaded spots where GPS mowers typically lose their minds.

SEE ALSO: Amazon has dropped mega deals on robot lawn mowers for Prime Day: Shop Dreame, Mammotion, and more

To fix your edge lines, Ecovacs built a secondary line trimmer right into the chassis. It cuts flush against driveways, sidewalks, and flower beds, so far less time spent hauling out a manual string trimmer. Underneath, a heavy-duty 32V motor and dual-blade disc deliver enough torque to slice through thick Bermuda, Fescue, or St. Augustine grass without bogging down.

It handles yards up to half an acre and recharges in about 50 minutes. Through the Ecovacs app, you can set custom mowing zones, mark off no-go areas like garden beds, adjust cutting height, and schedule automatic trims while you're at work.

Lock in your Ecovacs A2000 PRO at this record-low price before Prime Big Deal Days ends.

Our best editor-vetted Prime Day deals right now

Apple AirPods Pro 3 Noise Cancelling Heart Rate Wireless Earbuds — $179.00 (List Price $249.00)

Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones — $198.00 (List Price $399.99)

Ring Indoor Cam Plus 2K Wired Security Camera (2-Pack, White) — $59.98 (List Price $119.98)

Apple iPad 11" 128GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (Blue, 2025 Release) — $399.99 (List Price $449.00)

Ring 2nd Gen 2K Wired Video Doorbell With Chime (2026 Release) — $49.99 (List Price $114.98)

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Plus Streaming Player With Remote (2025 Model) — $37.99 (List Price $69.99)

Apple Watch Series 12 (GPS, 42mm, S/M Black Sport Band) — $399.00

Blink Outdoor 4 1080p 3-Camera Kit With Sync Module Core + Doorbell   — $65.99 (List Price $259.98)

If you're a fan of Ryobi power tools, there's a good chance you use multiple tools across both its 18V ONE+ and 40V battery platforms. Do you ever wish you had a single charger that could recharge both systems? Thankfully, earlier this year, Ryobi finally answered users' calls, and the new dual-platform hyper charger is finally available.

The best Prime Day trading card deals: Best Pokémon TCG deal Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box (invitation only) $159.99 Get Deal Alternative Pokemon 30th Celebration ETB deal Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box $177.23 ($28.27) Get Deal Best MTG deal Magic: The Gathering The Hobbit Play Booster Box $161.99 (save $47.98) Get Deal Best One Piece deal One Piece Card Game Card Game Starter Deck (ST-23 Shanks) $44.99 (save $17) Get Deal Best Kpop Demon Hunters deal KPop Demon Hunters Collectible Trading Cards Energy Edition (001-NA-Series 1-A) $45.88 (save $8) Get Deal Best Disney Lorcana deal Ravensburger Disney Lorcana TCG 2-player Starter Deck $19.99 (save $10) Get Deal

Amazon’s October Prime Day has reached its second and final day, and there are still loads of trading card deals across Pokémon TCG, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece Card Game, Disney Lorcana, and KPop Demon Hunters for you and other collectors to get in on. Luckily, some of the best deals from yesterday have still kept their new lowest prices, including The Hobbit Play Booster Box, hitting a new Amazon low of $161.99, while Pokémon’s 30th Celebration expansion has some new lower prices worth checking out, as well.

Ending at midnight tonight, you only have a matter of hours before a load of these bargains expires, if they don't sell out first. In the meantime, we'll be checking Amazon's trading card market throughout the day and adding any even stronger deals that might go live — while you still have our dedicated Pokemon Prime Day guide (more cards, games, Lego, and books), along with our massive Prime Day round-up covering the very best deals of the entire sale.

MTG's Hobbit Play Booster Box is cheaper than ever Opens in a new window Credit: Magic: The Gathering Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes - Draft Night $161.99 at Amazon
$209.97 Save $47.98 Get Deal Why we like it

Following the incredibly successful Lord of the Rings expansion, The Hobbit has been in massive demand as well, and you can now own this 30-pack box at its lowest Amazon price ever: $161.99, with 23% cut off its base $209.97 list price.

With that $47.98 price cut, this is indeed a record low (confirmed by camelcamelcamel); it even undercuts the $169 deal we found in late September. For just $7.53 above TCGplayer's $154.46 market price, you'll be paying the equivalent of only $5.39 per pack.

Along with those 30 packs, the box comes with a traditional foil Middle-earth Box Topper. As for the packs themselves, each will have up to three cards of rare or higher rarity, three to five uncommons, seven to nine commons, one land, and one traditional foil card of any rarity, too.

More Magic: The Gathering Deals

• Magic: The Gathering Streets of New Capenna Draft Booster (15 Magic Cards) — $6.79 $8.49 (save $1.70)

• MTG Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pre-Release Pack — $29.88 $39.95 (save $10.07)

• Magic: The Gathering Avatar: The Last Airbender Beginner Box — $29.99 $34.99 (save $5)

• Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Bundle — $49.99 $69.99 (save $20)

• Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Gift Bundle — $79.95 $89.99 (save $10.04)

• Magic: The Gathering Avatar: The Last Airbender Jumpstart Booster Box (24 Packs) — $89.88 $98.99 (save $9.11)

• Magic: The Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Pizza Bundle — $89.88 $99.99 (save $10.11)

• Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes - Draft Night — $89.99 $119.99 (save 30)

• Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Jumpstart Booster Box (24 Packs) — $119.88 $156.63 (save $36.75)

• Magic: The Gathering Secrets of Strixhaven - Play Booster Box (30 Packs) — $129.99 $164.70 (save $34.71)

• Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Play Booster Box (30 Packs) — $147.95 $209.70 (save $61.75)

• Magic: The Gathering The Hobbit Play Booster Box (30 Packs) — $161.99 $211.11 (save $49.12)

Get the Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration ETB for under $160 Opens in a new window Credit: The Pokémon Company Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Elite Trainer Box (invitation only) $159.99 at Amazon
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Listings at reasonable prices have been coming and going in the wake of the high demand for the Pokemon TCG's 30th Celebration expansion, but you can now submit invite requests on Amazon for the 30th Celebration ETB for $159.99 — only $14.26 above TCGplayer's $145.73 market price.

To be crystal clear, this is a lottery-type system where getting an invitation isn't guaranteed, but your request will still be kept on file for any future restocks. That said, if you want a 30th Celebration ETB that's readily available to buy right now, Amazon has a separate listing on sale for $177.23, a $28.27 discount.

No matter which 30th Celebration ETB you get, the contents will still be the same: nine booster packs, a full-art foil Nidorina promo card, 16 foil Basic Energy trading cards, 65 sleeves, dice, a coin, dividers, a player’s guide, and a Pokémon TCG Live code card.

Other 30th Celebration deals

• Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Mini Tin — $38.79

• Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Tech Sticker Collection - Alolan Exeggutor — $49.44

• Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Knock Out Collection — $49.90

• Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Tech Sticker Collection - Lucario — $51.62

• Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Poster Collection — $64.47 $67.70 (save $3.23)

• Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Booster Bundle — $93.50

• Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Greninja ex Box — $91.18 $99.99 (save $8.81)

• Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Tin - Sylveon ex — $90.99 $99.99 (save $9)

• Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration Sylveon ex Box — $94.75 $107.50 (save $12.75)

• Pokemon TCG 30th Celebration Mini Tins Full Box, 10-10465-176 — $354.88 $399.95 (save $29.96)

More Pokémon TCG deals

• Pokémon TCG Mega Evolutions Perfect Order 3-Pack Blister (Chikorita) — $25.95 $29.99 (save $4.04)

• Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Pitch Black 3 Booster Pack Blister (Binacle) — $23.77 $24.95 (save $1.18)

• Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Chaos Rising Triple Pack — $25.78 $29.99 (save $4.21)

• Pokémon TCG First Partner Illustration Collection — Series 2 — $38.99 $59.99 (save $21)

• Pokémon TCG Mega Evolution Ascended Heroes Booster Bundle — $39.93 $93.95 (save $54.02)

• Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Perfect Order Booster Bundle — $44.62 $59.99 (save $15.37)

• Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet Journey Together Booster Bundle — $52.96 $59.99 (save $7.03) 

• Pokemon TCG Scarlet & Violet - Prismatic Evolutions Booster Bundle — $104.98 $113.10 (save $8.12)

• Pokémon Card Game MEGA Expansion Pack Storm Emerald Box (Japanese version of Delta Reign) — $124.88 $139.90 (save $15.02)

• Pokémon Card Game MEGA Expansion Pack 30th Celebration Display Box (Japanese version of 30th Celebration) — $259 $310 (save 51)

Over $15 off a One Piece Card Game starter deck Opens in a new window Credit: BANDAI One Piece Card Game Card Game Starter Deck (ST-23 Shanks) $61.99 at Amazon
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At $44.99 after a 27% discount, Shanks' ST-23 Starter Deck is now a solid, affordable way to get into the One Piece card game. Built to be approachable for newer players, you'll get a 51-card constructed deck, 10 DON! cards, a play sheet, and an OP-11 booster pack included. Five cards also feature new text, giving existing players a few fresh pieces to work into their current strategies

More One Piece deals

• One Piece Card Game OP-07 500 Years in the Future Booster Pack (Japanese) — $9.80 $14.99 (save $5.19)

• One Piece Card Game TCG Heroines Edition 12-Card Booster Pack - English Edition — $19.99 $22.88 (save $2.89)

• One Piece Card Game The World's Strongest Warriors Sleeved Booster Pack OP-17 — $20.99 $24.95 (save $3.96)

• One Piece Card Game ST-35 Red Black Sabo Starter Deck — $22.44 $24.45 (save $2.01)

• BANDAI One Piece Card Game Set Sail Deck Set (SD-01) — $34.98 $43.87 (save $8.89)

• One Piece Card Game The Adventure of The Island of God OP-15 Booster Box (24 packs, Japanese) — $109 $119 (save $10)

• One Piece Card Game Final Battle OP-16 Booster Box (Japanese) — $108.95 $135 (save $26.05)

Get KPop Demon Hunters Energy Edition for just over $45 Opens in a new window Credit: Kayou KPop Demon Hunters Collectible Trading Cards Energy Edition (001-NA-Series 1-A) $45.88 at Amazon
$53.88 Save $8   Get Deal Why we like it

The KPop Demon Hunters Energy Edition is down to $45.99 at Amazon, giving collectors 15% off the more premium of Kayou’s two main releases. What makes the Energy Edition a go-to is that it spans 130 card types and 11 rarity tiers, with higher-end cards including laser-etched SE cards individually numbered from 1 to 366.

What's more, BP cards are also exclusive to Energy Edition, giving this box more chase potential than the cheaper Classic line.

More KPop Demon Hunters deals

• Kpop Demon Hunters Collectible Trading Cards, Energy Edition, Series 1 (Collector Box, 5 Packs) — $21.99

• Kpop Demon Hunters-Collectible Trading Cards-Classic Edition-001-NA — $35 $38.80 (save $3.80)

• KPop Demon Hunters Collectible Trading Cards Energy Edition — $49.95 $53.99 (save $4.04)

Disney Lorcana's TCG Starter Deck sets are now under market price Opens in a new window Credit: Ravensburger Ravensburger Disney Lorcana TCG 2-Player Starter Deck $19.99 at Amazon
$29.99 Save $10   Get Deal Why we like it

Amazon has the Wilds Unknown 2-Player Starter Set for $19.99, a full $10 below Ravensburger’s $29.99 retail price and around $2.38 under TCGplayer’s current $22.35 market price. You get two ready-to-play 60-card decks, four foil cards between them, damage tokens, lore trackers, and a rulebook. That makes it a fantastic low-cost way for two people to start playing without needing to buy decks or accessories separately.

More Disney Lorcana TCG deals

• Disney Lorcana TCG Azurite Sea Emerald & Sapphire Starter Deck — $11.44 $16.99 (save $5.55)

• Ravensburger Disney Lorcana TCG: Azurite Sea - Amber & Ruby Single-Player Starter Deck — $14.95 $16.99 (save $2.04)

• Disney Lorcana TCG Archazia’s Island Ruby & Sapphire Starter Deck — $20.90

• Ravensburger Disney Lorcana TCG: The First Chapter - Ruby & Emerald Single-Player Starter Deck — $24.65 $27.21 (save $2.56)

• Ravensburger Disney Lorcana TCG: The First Chapter - Sapphire & Steel Single-Player Starter Deck — $29.90 $32 (save $2.10)

• Disney Lorcana TCG Azurite Sea Stitch Collector’s Gift Set — $48.46 $49.99 (save $1.53)

SAVE $90: As of Oct. 7, the DJI Flip 4K camera drone is available for $349 on Amazon. That's $90 in savings off the regular list price of $439 — it's lowest price at Amazon.

Opens in a new window Credit: DJI DJI Flip $349 at Amazon
$439 Save $90   Get Deal

October Prime Day is now into its final day, with the sale officially closing at the end of Oct. 7, but the deals are still flying at us. Which is exactly what you want if you're shopping for a great deal on a DJI drone.

There's a good reason to get a DJI drone now. Recently passed legislation has effectively banned the U.S. import of Chinese-made DJI drones. It's still legal to own and sell the drones that are already here, but once these stocks are gone, that's it. What that means is that DJI drones will become increasingly sought after and almost certainly more expensive as availability plummets. So deals like we're seeing on the DJI Flip, currently marked down for October Prime Day, are even better value.

As of Oct. 7, the DJI Flip 4K camera drone is marked down to $349, matching its lowest-ever price on Amazon. That's a $90 markdown from the list price of $439.

The DJI Flip will suit flyers of all abilities. Built with a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor for capturing sharp 4K footage at 60 fps, it also offers features like subject tracking and Creative Shots modes (including filming you with circle, boomerang, and helix maneuvers). It's also lightweight and takes off directly from your palm, with a flight time of up to 31 minutes. And as the name suggests, it's nimble in the air and super-fun to fly.

Don't miss the DJI Flip 4K camera drone at its lowest price of $349. Today's the last chance to save $90 in this drone.

More October Prime Day drone deals

• Ruko F11PRO 2 — $227.99 $389.99 (save $167)

• Potensic ATOM 2 — $299.99 $359.99 (save $160)

• DJI Neo — $139 $199 (save $60)

• Ruko U11MINI — $403.73 $589.99 (save $186.26)

• DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo — $622 $719 (save $97)