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Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're always catching flights.

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.

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The words are related to traveling.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe air travel.

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 Airports

NYT Strands word list for February 9

• Runway

• Security

• Passport

• Airports

• Tarmac

• Luggage

• Pilot

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Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a musician.

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

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Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

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A large string instrument.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter L appears twice.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter C.

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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...

CELLO

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

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

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There's a lot to unpack in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime show — from the opening shot in Puerto Rico's sugarcane fields to cameos from cultural icons like María Antonia "Toñita" Cay. But one detail has sparked especially intense speculation online: the custom cream jersey he wore, embroidered with "Ocasio 64" on the back.

Part of the meaning is straightforward. Bad Bunny's given name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, making "Ocasio" his government surname.

The number "64," however, is more ambiguous. Some fans have speculated that it may reference his mother's birth year, 1964 — a theory that remains unconfirmed. According to Complex, the "64" in question is, in fact, a tribute to the Puerto Rican superstar's late uncle, who played football and wore the same jersey number.

SEE ALSO: Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime show had a specific political message

A more politically charged interpretation emerged after the performance. In a livestream following the show, Joe Coscarelli of The New York Times pointed out that 64 was the initial death toll Puerto Rico's government reported after Hurricane Maria in 2017, a figure later revealed to be dramatically underestimated. Independent studies eventually placed the true death toll in the thousands.

The disputed number became a flashpoint for public outrage. Coscarelli explained how protesters placed shoes outside government buildings to represent loved ones lost in the storm, calling attention to what many saw as official efforts to downplay the disaster's human cost. Bad Bunny later revealed that he, too, had contributed his own shoes to those memorials.

Viewed through that lens, "64" reads less like a personal detail and more like a pointed act of remembrance and quiet protest.

That interpretation is reinforced by the show's staging. At one point, Bad Bunny climbs atop a utility pole, while dancers perform suspended from sparking power poles, imagery that recalls the widespread blackouts and infrastructure collapse that followed Hurricane Maria. Millions were left without electricity for months, making power outages one of the storm's most enduring symbols.

Taken together, the jersey, the staging, and the setting suggest that Bad Bunny wasn't just delivering a spectacle. He was narrating Puerto Rican history.

We'll update this story if Bad Bunny confirms the meaning of the jersey.

Depending on who you ask, there’s a narrow and deeply held idea of what it means to be "American." During his Super Bowl halftime performance, Bad Bunny pushed back on that definition, making it clear that people across both halves of the Americas are American, whether or not they fit into that limited vision.

The message was made explicit at the end of the set, when Bad Bunny held up a football emblazoned with the phrase “Together we are America,” framed by the flags of Latin American countries behind him. It was a simple visual, but a pointed one, underscoring a broader idea of American identity that extends well beyond borders, language, or race.

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Much had been speculated about whether Bad Bunny would make an overt political statement during the show, especially after his more pointed remarks at the Grammys, where he capped his Best Album win with “ICE out.” Instead, the artist opted for something quieter and ultimately more powerful: a message rooted in unity and love in the face of hate.

Amid Bad Bunny’s stunning Super Bowl LX Halftime Show, it appeared that users on X were having some trouble with the site.

According to Down Detector (owned by Mashable’s parent company, Ziff Davis), there was a noticeable spike in user-reported issues with the Elon Musk–owned platform's search function and notifications. The latter has reportedly been a problem for a few days now, but the timing of the surge in reports also coincided with Bad Bunny’s performance.

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Now, are we saying that Bad Bunny caused this? No — but users on X certainly are.

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The timing also felt especially ironic given X’s increasingly right-wing user base, many of whom had already spent the past several months criticizing Bad Bunny’s selection as the halftime headliner and were actively promoting an alternative, explicitly conservative “halftime show” airing elsewhere.

While fans were certainly excited about Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show performance, people also wondered if he'd bring up President Donald Trump or ICE. And while he may not have mentioned them by name, there was certainly a political message in his performance.

Toward the end of the stellar halftime performance, Bad Bunny — notably speaking in English — said "God Bless America." He then, however, referenced all the countries in the Americas, not just the United States. It was a pointed message of unity and togetherness.

SEE ALSO: Bad Bunny's 'Ocasio 64' jersey meaning explained

OK "god bless america" and then naming every country in the americas from south to north is absolute king shit

— Kevin Gannon (now a Moo Deng fan account) (@thetattooedprof.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 8:33 PM

"God Bless America:" then he lists most of the countries in the hemisphere starting with Chile I think? this rules

— Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò (@olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 8:32 PM

Benito said "God Bless America," and then proceeded to name every country in South and North America. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

— Ida B Wells' Winchester Rifle (@dytsras.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 8:33 PM

Bad Bunny also held up a football the read, "Together We Are America."

Bad Bunny “together we are America”

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— NFL Daily News (@insidenflnews.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 8:35 PM

Bad Bunny “together we are America”

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— NFL Daily News (@insidenflnews.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 8:35 PM

The Puerto Rican megastar has regularly been an outspoken critic of both President Donald Trump and ICE. For instance, Bad Bunny echoed the activist rallying cry of "ICE out" during his Grammy acceptance speech and excluded the U.S. in his tour to avoid his fans being harassed by ICE.

"People from the U.S. could come here to see the show. Latinos and Puerto Ricans of the United States could also travel here, or to any part of the world," he told i-D magazine. "But there was the issue that … ICE could be outside (my concert venue). And it’s something that we were talking about and very concerned about."

So it was not a surprise that he delivered a message, if not totally explicit, at the Super Bowl.

Earlier in the day, Green Day — another outspoken critic of Trump and ICE — opted not to make an explicit political statement during their pre-game Super Bowl performance. They did play the song "American Idiot," however, which has an obvious political message.

Global superstar Bad Bunny took over Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, headlining the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show on Sunday, Feb. 8.

The performance marked a major cultural moment for the Super Bowl, as Bad Bunny brought reggaeton and Latin trap to one of the biggest stages in entertainment, delivering a halftime set that blended global pop dominance with unmistakable Latin flair.

SEE ALSO: Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show: Every performer who hit the stage

Thus, social media responded accordingly.

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Bad Bunny kicked things off with quite possibly the best set ever seen in the halftime show. Starting the show off with "Tití Me Preguntó," then transitioning into "Yo Perrero Sola."

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As teased earlier in the day, Lady Gaga did make a surprise appearance to perform a salsa version of her "Die With a Smile" duet — notably without Bruno Mars.

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Ricky Martin was also announced to make an appearance, and that didn't disappoint either.

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Ricky!

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— CJ Fogler (@cjzero.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM

Ricky Martin just won me a bet with my wife. Thank you Ricky.

— Hunter Walker (@hunterw.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 7:29 PM

Ricky Martin just got me pregnant

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Bad Bunny's halftime show was spectacular and maybe broke X for a little bit. To close out the show, the Puerto Rican artist displayed a billboard that read "The only thing more powerful than hate is love." Behind him were all the flags representing Latin America.

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Bad Bunny turned the Super Bowl Halftime Show into a full-blown party, packing years of hits into a nonstop, high-energy performance.

Performing in front of millions of viewers, the Puerto Rican artist — who stepped out on the field in a custom cream jersey with his last name "Ocasio" embroidered on it — moved from song to song, blending reggaetón anthems, global crossover smashes, and recent fan favorites from his Grammy-winning album Bad Bunny DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS as dancers filled the field and the crowd roared along.

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From early career fan favorites like "Tití Me Preguntó" to more recent hits like "BAILE INoLVIDABLE," Bad Bunny's setlist was designed to appeal to both longtime listeners and the massive television audience tuning in for the NFL's biggest night. Still, the song choices offered a clear snapshot of Bad Bunny's career and cultural impact.

He even honored the reggaeton artists who paved the way by including the global hit "Gasolina" by Daddy Yankee in his perreo segment.

What songs did Bad Bunny sing at the Super Bowl?

Here's every song he performed during the Super Bowl halftime show, in order.

1. "Tití Me Preguntó"

2. "Yo perreo sola"

3. "Safaera"

4. "VOY A LLeVARTE PA PR"

5. "EoO"

6. "MONACO"

7. "Die With a Smile" (feat. Lady Gaga)

8. "BAILE INoLVIDABLE"

9. "NUEVAYoL"

10. "LO QUE LE PASÓ A HAWAii" (feat. Ricky Martin)

11. "El Apagon"

12. "CAFé CON RON"

13. "DtMF"

At Super Bowl LX, Bad Bunny turned an American stage into a global dance floor, and in doing so, he celebrated all of the Americas — even holding a football that read, "Together, we are America" — proving that the biggest Super Bowl moments can come not just from football, but from the music that unites us all.

For lots of Americans the Super Bowl Halftime Show is the main attraction of the big game. That proved especially true for 2026's Super Bowl LX, which was headlined by Puerto Rican megastar Bad Bunny.

While some folks scoffed at Bad Bunny's selection as performer — mostly those who claimed to take offense to a Spanish-language artist — he's perhaps the most popular musician in the world.

But it wasn't just Bad Bunny that hit the stage on Sunday. It's become a bit of a tradition for Super Bowl performers to invite other stars to make cameos, and Bad Bunny didn't disappoint in that regard, either.

Here's a quick look at who made cameos with Bad Bunny.

Cardi B

Cardi B made an early appearance in the halftime show, in the mix with Bad Bunny's dancers.

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Just like at his concerts, celebs were spotted dancing on a casita set piece. At the halftime performance, Pedro Pascal made a notable, if fleeting, appearance. (At least we think that was him.)

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Speaking of celebs in the casita, we're pretty sure we saw Jessica Alba there, too.

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Lady freaking Gaga herself joined Bad Bunny to sing her hit "Die With a Smile."

LADY GAGA HAS JOINED THE SUPER BOWL LX HALFTIME SHOW

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One generational Puerto Rican star invited another onstage, with Bad Bunny welcoming Ricky Martin to the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Ricky!

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— CJ Fogler (@cjzero.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 8:30 PM

RICKY GD MARTIN

— Mike Golic Jr (@mikegolicjr.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 8:29 PM Alix Earle

Popular influencer Alix Earle — one of Mashable's 101 most influential creators — made a brief cameo during the performance.

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Puerto Rican rapper Young Miko was spotted in the background during Bad Bunny's performance.

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Colombian singer Karol G was spotted in the background on the stage with Bad Bunny, one of many celebs to make a quick cameo.

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She might not be a household name, but María Antonia "Toñita" Cay appeared in the halftime show, handing Bad Bunny a drink. She runs the Caribbean Social Club in Brooklyn, New York, which Bad Bunny frequents and name-drops in a song. The bar has been a staple in the Puerto Rican community but has gained fame thanks to Bad Bunny.

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Not everyone is a football person — but a whole heck of a lot of people love Bad Bunny.

Spotify's most-streamed artist of 2025 is set to headline the Super Bowl's halftime show, set to take place on Sunday. There's lots of interest in what songs he'll play — most likely a number of hits from his Grammy-winning album DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS — and what message he'll send. Bad Bunny has openly spoken out against ICE — even at the Grammys — and might send a political message to all of America during his performance.

So we've got you covered if the Patriots vs. Seahawks matchup seems like a snoozer, but the show seems like a party.

When to watch Bad Bunny's Super Bowl LX halftime show

Unfortunately, football games are not a uniform length so there is no exact way to know when to tune-in for the halftime show. The game is scheduled to kickoff at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC (or streaming on Peacock).

In general, past games have shown that a typical Super Bowl broadcast lasts around 3 hours and 44 minutes. That means you can expect halftime roughly 90 minutes after kickoff and for Bad Bunny to hit the stage around 8 p.m. ET.

But, again, football games can go for longer or shorter times depending on stoppages, penalties, and a whole host of other factors. Just to be safe, it might be best to tune-in around 7:30 p.m. ET to check the game-clock. You can even mute the sound until Bad Bunny takes the stage.

Green Day performed before the Super Bowl kicked off on Sunday, with lots of folks expecting a political statement from the oft-opinionated rock band. But on America's biggest stage the band opted not to make an overtly anti-Trump or anti-ICE statement — which came as a bit of a surprise.

To be clear, the band has been known for its outspoken criticism of President Donald Trump and ICE. In recent performances, for instance, singer Billy Joe Armstrong has criticized the "MAGA agenda" during the song "American Idiot." The band did play the song on Sunday but opted to skip that lyric.

Happy Green Day and Bad Bunny Day

— Karly Kingsley (@karlykingsley.bsky.social) February 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM

It's not entirely surprising that Green Day would not make an explicit political statement — the NFL is a relatively careful organization and it might not want the headlines that would follow. It remains to be seen, however, if Bad Bunny will talk politics during the halftime show.

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"Lift Every Voice and Sing," also known as the Black national anthem, has been sung at every Super Bowl since 2021, when Alicia Keys performed the song.

This year, at Super Bowl LX, Coco Jones will perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing."

So, who is Coco Jones? 

SEE ALSO: What songs will Bad Bunny perform at the Super Bowl? Here's our dream setlist.

Coco Jones is a Grammy Award-winning R&B artist. In 2024, she was nominated for 5 Grammys and won one award for Best R&B Performance for her platinum-certified song "ICU." She earned two more Grammy nominations in 2025 and was nominated for Best R&B Album at this year's award show.

The artist's father, Mike Jones, is a former pro football player. Jones was an NFL linebacker who played for the New England Patriots, St. Louis Rams, and Tennessee Titans.

If you're not familiar with Coco Jones as an R&B artist, she might look familiar to you if you watched the Peacock series Bel-Air. Jones is the actor who played Hillary Banks on the drama that reimagined the Will Smith sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. As a child actor, she was also a well-known Disney Channel star, appearing in So Random!, Good Luck Charlie, and the Disney Channel Original Movie Let It Shine.

If you’re tuning in to Super Bowl LX mostly for the music — no judgment — you’ll want to get settled early. Legendary punk rock band Green Day is opening the big game with a special pre-game performance that doubles as a celebration of Super Bowl history.

SEE ALSO: Will Green Day slam Trump or ICE on Super Bowl LX?

Here’s how (and when) to catch it live.

When is Green Day performing?

Green Day is set to perform during the Super Bowl LX Opening Ceremony, which kicks off ahead of the game on Sunday, Feb. 8. The ceremony begins at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT, before kickoff and before the national anthem performances.

The band’s set will help usher in generations of Super Bowl MVPs as part of the NFL’s 60th anniversary celebration, making it more of a commemorative moment than a standard concert slot.

How to watch the opening ceremony?

You’ve got a few easy ways to watch live. The opening ceremony — including Green Day’s performance — will air live on:

• NBC

• Peacock

• Telemundo

• Universo

If you’re streaming, Peacock is the most straightforward option, especially if you’re planning to watch the entire game without cable.

Who else is performing before kickoff?

Green Day won’t be the only music you’ll hear before the game starts. The pre-game lineup also includes:

• Charlie Puth performing the national anthem.

• Brandi Carlile singing "America the Beautiful."

• Coco Jones delivering the Black national anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing."

All of these performances will air after the opening ceremony and before kickoff, so arriving late means missing more than just Green Day.

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If you're interested in watching the huge game between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, you've come to the wrong place. We all know the real star of the show is Bad Bunny.

Spotify's most-streamed artist of 2025 will headline the Big Game's halftime show. Interested in live streaming this incredible event without spending anything? It's actually a pretty straightforward process. You might need to jump through a couple of hoops, but it's worth it. This is Bad Bunny we're talking about.

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If you want to watch Bad Bunny's halftime show from the 2026 Big Game for free from anywhere in the world, here's all the information you need.

How to watch Bad Bunny's halftime show for free

Bad Bunny's halftime show from the 2026 Big Game is available to live stream for free on the following platforms:

• Australia — 7Plus

• New Zealand — TVNZ+

• UK — Channel 5

These free streaming services are geo-restricted, but anyone can secure access with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Australia, New Zealand, or the UK, meaning you can live stream the halftime show from the Big Game for free from anywhere in the world.

Follow these simple steps to secure access to the halftime show for free:

1. Subscribe to a streaming-friendly VPN (like ExpressVPN)

2. Download the app to your device of choice (the best VPNs have apps for Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and more)

3. Open up the app and connect to a server in Australia, New Zealand, or the UK

4. Visit 7Plus, TVNZ+, or Channel 5

5. Watch the halftime show for free from anywhere in the world

The best VPNs for streaming require a subscription, but leading VPN services also offer free-trial periods or money-back guarantees. You can leverage these deals to get access to live streams of the halftime show without actually spending anything. This is obviously a short-term fix, but you can watch Bad Bunny (and all the other performances) before recovering your investment.

What is the best VPN for the halftime show?

ExpressVPN is the best service for bypassing geo-restrictions to stream live events, for a number of reasons:

• Servers in 105 countries

• Easy-to-use app available on all major devices including iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac, and more

• Strict no-logging policy so your data is always secure

• Fast connection speeds

• Up to 10 simultaneous connections

• 30-day money-back guarantee

A two-year subscription to ExpressVPN is on sale for $68.40 and includes an extra four months for free — 81% off for a limited time. This plan includes a year of free unlimited cloud backup and a generous 30-day money-back guarantee. Alternatively, you can get a one-month plan for just $12.99 (with money-back guarantee).

Live stream Bad Bunny's halftime show from the 2026 Big Game for free with ExpressVPN.

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