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SAVE $500: As of Oct. 3, the roborock Qrevo CurvX is on sale for $999.99 at Amazon. That's a 33% savings on the list price.

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At Mashable, we love a good robot vacuum, especially when it’s marked down with a great deal. And with October's Prime Day just around the corner, we've found some of the best early robot vacuum deals at Amazon. One new discount that caught our eye is this $500 off deal on the roborock Qrevo CurvX.

As of Oct. 3, this $1,499.99 robot vacuum is now down to $999.99, its lowest-ever price. This is obviously still a very large price tag, but if you've been looking for a seriously advanced model, then this is definitely one to consider.

It has a 22,000Pa HyperForce suction and Dual Anti-Tangle tech, so it can tackle everything from deep carpet debris to pet fur and even long hair up to 40cm. It's only 7.98cm tall, making it the slimmest roborock yet. Why is this a benefit, you ask? Well, it can slip under sofas and cabinets to catch any hidden dirt or dust

But this model doesn't just vacuum, it mops too. And don't go picturing a dirty, never-cleaned fabric mop sitting in the device. The mops stay clean with the 80°C hot water washing that makes stubborn stains disappear. It even uses its Reactive AI feature to recognize obstacles and avoid over 100 types of objects.

The docking station is its hub, and where it will handle everything from hot water mop washing and warm air drying to auto-emptying, refilling, and even self-cleaning. There's really no work for you to do, except downloading and opening the app. From here, you can set and schedule cleans, and over time, it learns your cleaning habits to make vacuuming easier and more efficient.

Get this robot vacuum deal from Amazon now.

SAVE $15: As of Oct. 3, the Echo Dot is on sale at Amazon for $34.99 ahead of Prime Big Deal Days. This is 30%, or $15, off its retail price of $49.99.

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Amazon's own devices have seen some very nice price drops ahead of the retailer's Prime Big Deal Days sale event. This includes a variety of discounts on its Echo devices. The Echo Dot's current deal has caught our eye, with the price of the smart speaker dropping below $35 before the sale event kicks off next week.

Usually, the Echo Dot has a list price of $49.99, but right now it can be picked up for $34.99 at Amazon before October Prime Day. This makes for $15 in savings, which is a nice deal to jump on while it's still available. All colors are on sale at this price as well, so you can choose between glacier white, charcoal, and deep sea blue.

SEE ALSO: How to sign up for Amazon Prime ahead of Prime Big Deal Days

The Echo Dot smart speaker is great for playing your favorite songs, listening to a podcast, or enjoying an audiobook out loud. Its smaller size makes it a great fit for a variety of smaller rooms at home, too, like a bedroom. It can even be used with voice control, so you can ask Alexa to set timers or reminders, tell you about the weather, or ask it to control compatible smart devices around your home.

If you've had your eyes on it, now is a great time to scoop up the Echo Dot at this discounted price before the Prime Big Deal Days sale event officially starts on Oct. 7.

It's not the only Amazon device to be discounted early, either. Have a look at our breakdown of early October Prime Day Amazon device deals to see even more Echo device deals alongside the Echo Dot.

SAVE $370: As of Oct. 3, the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2 is on sale for $429 at Amazon. That's a 46% savings on the list price.

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There are many wonderful things about fall. Pumpkin-spiced lattes, the leaves turning brown, rewatching Gilmore Girls for the 100th time. But the one not-so-great part of fall is the change in the weather, often bringing about storms. If you live in a particularly storm-prone area, you'll know all too well the plight of losing power. For times like these, a portable power station is a great option to keep you connected.

Portable power stations can vary vastly in price, with some hitting the thousands of dollars. These can provide a whole-home backup for days at a time. But if you're looking for something smaller and more affordable that can keep your essentials connected, why not try the Jackery Explorer 1000 v2? And as of Oct. 3, this model is on sale at Amazon ahead of October's Prime Day.

Right now, you'll save $370 with the new price at $429. This price is for the power station only, but there are upgrade options for travel bags and solar panels too.

This model is both powerful and compact. It has a 1,500W AC output (3,000W surge) and a 1,070Wh battery, so it's great to use for camping and road trips, as well as in emergencies. It can charge from 0–100% in as little as one hour with emergency mode via the Jackery App, and its durable LFP battery lasts over 10 years, so you're getting your money's worth.

It has multiple charging ports, including a USB-C, USB-A, DC car, and three AC outlets, and it can power several devices at once. Head to Amazon to grab this great early Prime Day deal.

SAVE $50: As of Oct. 3, the Garmin Forerunner 55 is on sale at Amazon for $149.99. This is 25%, or $50, off its list price of $199.99 and marks a return to its lowest-ever price.

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Before Prime Big Deal Days kicks off next week at Amazon, there are already plenty of early deals to take a look at. If you enjoy checking out smartwatch and fitness tracker deals during sale events like these, the good news is there are a handful of offers already available. This includes a price drop on the Garmin Forerunner 55, which is back to its best-ever price.

The Garmin Forerunner 55 is currently on sale for $149.99 ahead of Prime Big Deal Days. This is 25% off its usual retail price of $199.99, saving you $50. Since it's a return to its lowest-ever price, now is a great time to scoop it up if it's been on your radar. Especially if you're a runner, this watch is worth picking up.

SEE ALSO: How to sign up for Amazon Prime ahead of Prime Big Deal Days

With a battery life that lasts up to two weeks in smartwatch mode (or up to 20 hours in GPS mode), the Garmin Forerunner 55 comes with plenty of features for runners. These include a PacePro feature, which provides you with GPS-based pace guidance, training tools including predictions for race times and finish time estimates, and built-in activity profiles for running, cycling, swimming, and more.

The Garmin Forerunner 55 also tracks steps, intensity minutes, heart rate, stress, and more. If you've been looking for a tracker to keep you on top of your fitness goals, this discount on the Garmin Forerunner 55 is worth checking out ahead of Prime Big Deal Days.

There are a few more Garmin deals worth checking out right now alongside the Forerunner 55, too. Looking for a more stylish pick? Check out this discount on the Garmin Lily 2 Active. The Garmin vívoactive 6 has also dropped to its best price right now at Amazon.

SAVE $80: As of Oct. 3, the Samsung Galaxy S25 is on sale for $779.99 at Amazon. That's a 9% savings on the list price.

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If you've been looking for a new smartphone but don't want to pay full price, Amazon's Prime Day deals couldn't come at a better time. The official sales event doesn't kick off until Oct. 7, but luckily for us, Amazon has already released some early discounts. And if you're a Samsung fan, you need to check out this deal on the Samsung Galaxy S25.

As of Oct. 3, this model is now down to $779.99 at Amazon, an $80 discount. This price is for the 256GB option in colors silver shadow, icyblue, mint, or navy.

Even without the discount, this is a seriously impressive phone. It’s packed with smart features for multitasking, powered by the super-fast Snapdragon 8 Elite processor, so switching between apps, streaming, or gaming is smooth and lag-free. The ProScaler Display makes everything look crisp and vibrant, while the AI Night Mode Camera handles low-light shots like a pro, and the advanced portrait tools keep everything looking perfect.

The 4000mAh battery easily powers you through a full day, whether you’re watching videos, taking photos, or browsing. On top of that, the Galaxy S25 boasts smart features like AI-driven multitasking, instant translation, and quick photo editing.

Better yet, this smartphone comes with a 1-year US warranty for peace of mind. Pick up this great deal from Amazon now.

Pretty much any TV show or radio station would kill for a 20-minute Taylor Swift interview, let along on the launch day of her new album The Life of a Showgirl.

Fortunately for BBC Radio One host Greg James, he and Swift are clearly friends who go way back. In the clip above the two of them discuss everything from the way she announced her new album (via Travis Kelce's New Heights football podcast) to some of the lyrics on key tracks, before playing recorded messages from fans and comparing the original version of "Shake It Off" with Taylor's Version.

The highlight, though? Swift inviting James to her wedding in the most casual way ever.

SAVE $250: As of Oct. 3, the Roborock Q10 S5+ robot vacuum and mop is on sale at Amazon for $299.99. That's $250 (45%) off its list price of $549.99, marking its lowest price yet.

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There have already been several robot vacuum deals to explore on Amazon ahead of its Prime Big Deal Days sale event, which is great news for those hoping to pick one up ahead of the colder months. One of the discounts that caught our eye before the October Prime Day sale starts is on the Roborock Q10 S5+ robot vacuum and mop, which is marked down to its lowest price yet at the retailer.

With a 45% discount, the Roborock Q10 S5+ robot vacuum and mop has dropped from its retail price of $549.99 to $299.99. Again, this marks its lowest price yet, so why wait for Prime Big Deal Days to grab it? No better time than now to scoop it up and save.

SEE ALSO: How to sign up for Amazon Prime ahead of Prime Big Deal Days

The Roborock Q10 S5+ has earned a spot on our list of the best budget robot vacuums and the best robot vacuums overall. It boasts 10,000 Pa suction, which can clean up any dirt, debris, or hair that's landed on your floors quickly and easily. And to prevent hair from getting tangled up inside, it comes with a JawScrapers Comb main brush and an anti-tangle side brush to keep things running smoothly as it moves around your house.

And for when you have stubborn stains that need cleaning up, the Roborock Q10 S5+ also features a VibraRise 2.0 Mopping System that provides a thorough clean of your floors. It can even go up to 70 days without its 2.7L dust bag needing to be changed.

Now is a great time to take advantage of this robot vacuum deal at Amazon ahead of Prime Big Deal Days. Act fast to get 45% off the Roborock Q10 S5+ robot vacuum and mop before the deal is gone. And if you're curious to see more early October Prime Day deals on these items, check out our breakdown of robot vacuum deals live ahead of October Prime Day.

SAVE $85: As of Oct. 3, the Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro is on sale for $104.99. That's a 45% discount on the list price, and the lowest it's ever been.

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It's hard to believe how good the early Prime Day deals have been this year, especially since there are still days until the main event kicks off. Tablets, TVs, fitness trackers, and more have been reduced to incredible new lows. Fire Tablets are a product that are getting a lot of discount love right now, and this latest deal on the Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro has caught our eye.

As of Oct. 3, this device for kids is down to $104.99, a savings of $85. It's also at its lowest ever price, so you've really found a bargain. This price is valid across all color options, excluding the Disney Stitch special edition.

This is Amazon’s most powerful kids’ tablet, designed for safety as much as it is for learning and fun. For parents' peace of mind, it comes with built-in safeguards to protect children’s privacy and block malware or spyware. The tablet also includes a 1-year subscription to Amazon Kids+. This gives you access to a massive library of books, apps, games, videos, and interactive experiences. This automatically renews at $5.99/month after the first year, however, so don't get caught off guard.

The battery life promises to last 10 hours, so it's ideal for long travel days of watching or playing games. And for added protection, the device comes with a kid-proof case to prevent it from accidental drops or bumps.

Get this Fire tablet deal from Amazon now.

From the moment audiences got a glimpse Good Boy's trailer, its leading dog Indy was a star! Online searches for "Does the dog in Good Boy die?" surged as dog-lovers and movie-lovers braced for the film that had Mashable's team raving out of its SXSW premiere.

In her review, Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko cheered the terrific performance of Indy and the incredible filmmaking that married collaborators Ben Leonberg and Kari Fischer created to make their haunted house tale come to life from the perspective of a dog. So, she was elated to welcome Ben, Kari, and Indy into our Say More studio to talk about Good Boy and the films and dogs who inspired it.

Naturally, that meant a new round of Choose Your Squad. Presented with an array of famous canines from cinema, including Buddy from Air Bud, Bruiser from Legally Blonde, and E. Buzz from Poltergeist, the Good Boy team was asked to assemble a dream team of dogs who could aid Indy should he have to battle more ghosts in a sequel.

On top of imagining what cool canine cinema could come next for their beloved Indy, Ben and Kari also shared the influences on their film and some fun facts about how dogs in movies have shaped our home lives.

For more of Indy, check out Good Boy, now in theaters.

British writer Max Porter has adapted his 2023 novella Shy into a '90s-set Netflix film with Cillian Murphy in the lead — and there's a new trailer for Steve out today.

Reunited with Small Things Like These director Tim Mielants, Murphy plays the titular protagonist, a head teacher at a reform school for teen offenders. As Steve privately navigates mental health struggles and the possible closure of the school, troubled student Shy (Last Swim star Jay Lycurgo) is also figuring it all out, with his past and imminent future weighing heavily on his young shoulders.

Mashable entertainment editor Kristy Puchko praised the film after its premiere at this year's Toronto International Film Festival, writing of "complicated portraits of the troubled youth in a reform school, and the grown-ups assigned to their care. The resulting film is an emotional roller coaster and a call to action, demanding its audience rethink their views of such schools and those within them."

Notably, the film also stars Simbi Ajikawo aka Little Simz, who has released her track "Don't Leave Too Soon" for the film. And if you're into the scores of Alex Garland films like Annihilation, Civil War, and Ex Machina, composers Ben Salisbury and Geoff Barrow are back with another banger for Steve.

Steve debuts on Netflix Oct. 3.

Stephen Colbert's Late Show interview with Lady Gaga may contain plenty of deep discussion about the nature of the Mayhem artist's onstage alter ego and how it relates to the real Stefani Germanotta underneath, but that doesn't mean there isn't also time for more light-hearted moments.

"You're known for your iconic looks, and I'm wondering whether you think I could pull off any of them?" asks Colbert in the clip above, before handing Gaga two striking photoshopped images of himself as her, one in designer Maximilian Gedra's spiked "Abracadabra" hat.

"This is excellent," confirms a laughing Gaga. "I really like this look. It's pretty great."

In Ronny Chieng's Daily Show monologue from Thursday night, the host valiantly breaks down the meme war running on both sides of U.S. government during the ongoing shutdown.

"For the Republicans and Democrats, the most important part of the shutdown is coming together and blaming the other side for it," says Chieng in the video above. "President Trump has been posting AI videos of Hakeem Jeffries in a sombrero, and now, unfortunately, Democrats are hitting back with their own videos."

Cue a montage of social posts by Sen. Chuck Schumer, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Rep. Steven Horsford, and Rep. Sarah McBride, the latter "searching" for Republicans in the empty Capitol.

"No Republicans here, because they all died from secondhand embarrassment," says Chieng.

SEE ALSO: Stephen Colbert reacts to Trump's AI-generated sombrero video, counters with JD Vance and a couch

The Daily Show host then examines the "Kitty Explains" meme posted by Democrats in which kittens, superimposed in front of the Capitol and the White House, blame the GOP for the shutdown.

"Wow, that was also not good," says Chieng.

Ultimately, this meme war is a distraction from the government's very real continuing shutdown and the roll-on effects beyond the Capitol, which Chieng also gets into with a cameo from The Daily Show's Michael Kosta — you should watch the whole segment, not just the memes.

Jon Stewart may host The Daily Show on Monday, but on every other day of the week he apparently works part-time to make ends meet.

Thursdays he's a delivery driver, which just so happens to result in him being onstage to deliver a sandwich and some margaritas to Jimmy Kimmel Live! 2IC Guillermo partway through Jimmy Kimmel's monologue.

SEE ALSO: Seth Meyers crashes Jimmy Kimmel's monologue for a glorious cameo

The end result is an amusing exchange which features two cheek slaps for Kimmel, some unexpected improv from Guillermo, and Stewart deciding to sit on a random audience member so he can stay to watch the rest of the show.

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The dynamic duo that brought us Drive-Away Dolls is back with another lesbian crime tale starring Margaret Qualley. Honey Don't!, from Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke, is a dark comedy involving a mysterious church and a small-town detective in click-clacking heels. It also stars Charlie Day, Aubrey Plaza, and Chris Evans.

One of our most anticipated films of the summer, Honey Don't! is now officially available to stream as of Oct. 3. If you missed it on the big screen, here's everything you need to know to tune in from home.

What is Honey Don't! about?

Honey Don't! follows Honey O'Donahue, a small-town private investigator, as she digs into a suspicious car crash. Over the course of the investigation, she crosses paths with a crumpled police detective (Charlie Day), a surly local cop (Aubrey Plaza), and a vain cult leader (Chris Evans). "It's a wild ride with twists, sex, and murder!" Mashable film critic, Kristy Puchko, writes in her review.

Check out the official trailer below.

Is Honey Don't! worth watching?

Honey Don't! has earned just over $7 million at the global box office against a reported budget of $20 million. In other words, it's far from a box office hit. Reviews have been considerably negative, with critics and audiences alike scoring it at less than 50 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. It's not all bad, though.

The star-studded cast of Honey Don't! is reason enough to tune in. Mashable's reviewer called out Qualley's "dynamite" and Evans' hilarious performances in particular. She also writes that the screenplay is "a raw and refreshing caper."

"Honey Don't! offers a taste of something sweet and wild, with the potential for more. And I'm not mad at that," Puchko writes in her review.

Check out our full review of Honey Don't!.

How to watch Honey Don't! at home Credit: Focus Features

There are a couple of different ways you can watch Honey Don't! at home. You can buy it or rent it at digital-on-demand retailers for as low as $19.99, or you can stream it on Peacock. See the details below.

Buy or rent it on digital

Honey Don't! is available as of Sept. 9 to buy or rent at digital-on-demand retailers. If you choose to rent, you'll get 30 days to watch the film and just 48 hours to finish it once you start. If you choose to buy it instead, then it's yours to keep with no watch limits.

Here are some quick links to rent or purchase the film:

• Prime Video — buy for $24.99, rent for $19.99

• Apple TV — buy for $24.99, rent for $19.99

• Fandango at Home — buy for $24.99, rent for $19.99

• Google Play — buy for $24.99, rent for $19.99

• YouTube — buy for $24.99, rent for $19.99

Stream it on Peacock

As a Focus Features film, Honey Don't! made its streaming debut on Peacock on Oct. 3. This follows the digital-to-streaming arc of other recent Focus Features films (The Phoenician Scheme, The Ballad of Wallis Island, Black Bag).

Don't have a Peacock subscription? You can sign up for $10.99 per month with ads or $16.99 per month without (thanks to a recent price hike). Before you get ahead of yourself, though, be sure to check out the best ways to save some money on a subscription below.

The best Peacock streaming dealsBest Peacock deal: Save 17% on an annual subscription Opens in a new window Credit: Peacock Peacock Premium annual subscription $109.99 per year or $169.99 per year (save 17%) Get Deal

If Peacock isn't running any sort of special (which it does a few times per year), the best Peacock deal for most people on any given day is the annual subscription deal. You'll get 12 months of streaming for the price of 10 by paying for a year upfront. A monthly subscription with ads costs $10.99 per month (which adds up to $131.88), but a yearly subscription will only run you $109.99 (which breaks down to about $9.17 per month). That's about 17% in total savings. For those who prefer watching without ads, you'll pay $169.99 per year (which breaks down to about $14.16 per month instead of $16.99).

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If you're an Xfinity customer, you should check the eligibility details below before signing up for Peacock, as you might be able to score a subscription without paying a cent. Here's a breakdown of who is eligible to get Peacock for free through Xfinity. You can also head to Xfinity.com for more details.

• Xfinity Internet customers who are Diamond or Platinum Xfinity Rewards members can get Peacock Premium for free by redeeming a reward for it. Sign in at xfinity.com/rewards and choose Peacock as a reward. Then, wait for your email (it may take a few hours) with instructions on activating the offer.

• NOW TV customers can also receive Peacock Premium as part of their service.

• New customers with Xfinity Internet and an X1 TV Box, Flex streaming TV Box, or a Xumo Stream Box from Xfinity can get Peacock Premium for free for six months.

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Students can save $8 per month on a Peacock Premium subscription all year long — that's a total of $96 in savings. You'll need to verify your student status via SheerID and retrieve the unique promo code to knock the cost down to just $2.99 instead of $10.99. Just note that after the promo year is up, you'll be charged full price again unless you cancel.

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First responders, medical professionals, military personnel, and teachers can all secure a Peacock Premium subscription at a discounted rate of $3.99 per month by verifying their professional status via SheerID. Unlike the student deal, however, it's not limited to a year. If you continue to meet verification qualifications, you can renew your subscription at the discounted rate each year — although you may have to go through the verification process each time and receive a new promo code.

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Instacart+ membership ($99.99 per year) unlocks a free Peacock Premium subscription ($109.99 per year value). That's on top of free grocery delivery, lower fees, and credit back on eligible pickup orders. Plus, if you're new to Instacart+, you'll get a free two-week trial to test the waters. That means you can watch Honey Don't! and plenty more for free. Just be sure to cancel before you're charged.

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Through Dec. 31, if you sign up for Peacock using an eligible World or World Elite Mastercard, you'll automatically receive a monthly statement credit of $3 for Peacock Premium or $5 for Peacock Premium Plus. That ultimately drops the price of the Premium tier back to $7.99 (its former price before the most recent price hike) and Premium Plus down to $11.99 per month. Learn more about eligibility requirements on the promotional page.

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In an effort to compete with Amazon Prime, Walmart is now offering Walmart+ members the ability to choose Peacock Premium as a free perk. A $109.99 value, your $98 Walmart+ membership is already a better deal than paying for Peacock on its own. Add in free shipping (with no order minimums), fuel discounts, a Scan & Go checkout tool, and early access to deals during Walmart's Black Friday sale and other major shopping events, and you've got yourself a winning subscription.

UPDATE: Oct. 3, 2025, 5:00 a.m. EDT This article has been updated to include the latest streaming information for "Honey Don't!"

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.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable SEE ALSO: How to play Pips, the newest NYT game

Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Friday, Oct. 3, 2025:

AcrossThe fitting missing letters in _OOGLE MA __

• The answer is GPS.

Amtrak express train

• The answer is Acela.

With 2- and 5-Down, distinction for kids who finish their whole dinner

• The answer is Clean.

Desires, with "after"

• The answer is Lusts.

Honey Nut Cheerios mascot

• The answer is Bee.

Down"Silly" birds

• The answer is Geese.

See 6-Across

• The answer is Plate.

Without

• The answer is Sans.

Knee tissue that's prone to tearing, for short

• The answer is ACL.

See 6-Across

• The answer is Club.

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

Featured Video For You The Wordle Strategy used by the New York Times' Head of Games

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

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

Today's Connections: Sports Edition will challenge your knowledge of a popular winter sport.

As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. Here's a hint for today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Now streaming

• Green: #goals

• Blue: Fancy footwork

• Purple: I pledge allegiance...

Featured Video For You Connections: How to play and how to win Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: Sports TV shows

• Green: Pro soccer leagues

• Blue: Football trick plays

• Purple: Contains surname of a U.S. president

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 #375 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

• Sports TV shows - EASTBOUND AND DOWN, FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS, RUNNING POINT, TED LASSO

• Pro soccer leagues - BUNDESLIGA, MLS, PREMIER LEAGUE, SERIE A

• Football trick plays - FLEA FLICKER, HOOK AND LATERAL, PHILLY SPECIAL, STATUE OF LIBERTY

• Contains surname of a U.S. president - A'JA WILSON, CLEVELAND BROWNS, JUSTIN JEFFERSON, WASHINGTON WIZARDS

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Devante is not one to mince words. The 32-year-old Las Vegas-based TikTok creator, known online as @devanteyaps, has built an unlikely career out of narrating the porn industry like it's the NBA. (Devante asked us not to use his actual first and last name for privacy reasons.)

His clips — fast-talking, stat-laden, equal parts barbershop banter and SportsCenter highlight reel — have drawn millions of views across Instagram and TikTok (with over 97,000 and 100,000 followers respectively), a rabid comment section, and even the ears of the performers themselves. And it all started with a list of which performers are the cream of the crop.

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"Someone [on TikTok] said [adult actor] Pinky wasn't even top 20," Devante recalls in an interview with Mashable. "I was like, what?!" So, in April, he made a video correcting the record. Over a 100 videos later, he has stumbled into a niche that is equal parts absurd and undeniable.

The 'GSPN' of TikTok

Once an intern at a recording studio, Devante has amassed a fanbase that "lovingly" calls him Gooner A. Smith (nameplay of the sports commentator Stephen A. Smith and "gooning," which means watching porn for hours while edging). His TikTok bio declares him a "GSPN" (gooning ESPN) analyst.

What makes Devante stand out isn't just the gimmick, but the authority he's managed to command. Performers DM him, companies offer him free subscriptions, and fans flood his rankings with debates about who really belongs in the porn hall of fame. "I try to stay grounded," he says. "At the end of the day, I'm just opinions. But I know my words have weight now."

In an era when many still whisper about adult content in hushed tones, Devante has unexpectedly become one of its first unabashed public analysts — a sort of pioneer in bringing porn commentary into mainstream digital culture. His SportsCenter-meets-porn breakdowns are somewhat the end result of TikTok's obsession with sex work as both spectacle and subject (judging from the debate that preceded his account), but he now occupies a rarified space that a few others are also approaching.

That boldness is especially striking against a political backdrop where porn is under fresh attack: Project 2025, the conservative blueprint for Donald Trump's second presidential term, explicitly calls for criminalizing pornography and prosecuting those who produce and distribute it. This year, lawmakers introduced several bills to ban porn.

In that sense, Devante's work isn't just about grabbing attention — it's about reframing porn as an industry worth analyzing rather than a guilty pleasure to be hidden away. However, at the end of the day, he's still an entertainer.

Even the label of "entertainer" brings pressure, though. Early on, he roasted a performer's plastic surgery and found himself on the receiving end of weeks of clapback. "It doesn't matter if I was right," he opines now. "I shouldn't have said it like that." These days, he toes the line between critique and cruelty, aware that performers — real people with real feelings — are listening. "I want to be factual, fair. I don't want to hurt feelings, even when I'm being honest."

The irony is that, while Devante's whole brand is porn talk, his videos are often less salacious than they are sociological. He thinks about eras, evolutions, the racial "two leagues" divide in porn's history, and the economics of OnlyFans. He rails against poor camerawork — "Tripod, ten feet away, and you're still charging $40?"— with the same exasperation as a coach watching sloppy defense. And he worries about the darker undercurrents of the industry: potential exploitation, unsafe meetups with anonymous male creators, and the mental health of women who are highly visible online.

"People have told me the most vile things online," he says. "But I know the girls are getting worse than me. The mental health side of this needs to be talked about way more."

The stigma of talking about adult content online

For someone whose persona is built on shamelessness, stigma is never far away. Devante's been called "the goonfather" at work and brushed off concerns from friends about hanging out with porn stars. But he shrugs. "If you're gonna judge me for what I do, I don't care," he says. "I'm doing things people would love to do. Why have shame about it?"

If anything, he sees his platform as a way to push back against stigma — both for himself and for the performers. Long-term, he wants to launch a podcast that humanizes porn performers rather than baiting them into viral clips. "Other shows, they'll ask them wild questions just for clicks. I want to ask, 'How'd you start? What are your goals after this? How does your family accept it?'"

Devante's videos now take three to four hours a day to create: researching scenes across subscription sites, double- and triple-checking facts, then recording into TikTok's 10-minute time cap. Consistency beats perfection, he insists. "Some days I'm locked in, some days I'm not. But showing up every day matters more than being perfect."

His "greatest hits" remain the rankings — Top 10 lists that reliably ignite the comments section, with fans arguing stats like sports fans screaming about Jordan vs. LeBron. (For him, it's Gianna Michaels as Jordan and Angela White as LeBron, in case you're wondering.)

Whether you find his shtick brilliant or ridiculous, Devante is well on his way to reshaping the way people talk about porn online. He's not naïve about it. He knows the ridicule, the contradictions, and the fact that some will always see him as unserious. But he also believes he's building something bigger from his "15 minutes of fame."

"I want to give performers a platform where they're seen as humans," he says. "That's the goal. That's where all this is heading."