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Best Cyber Monday deals at Verizon Best iPhone deal Apple iPhone 16 Pro (128 GB) $0.00/mo (save $999.99) Get Deal Best phone case deal Apple Silicone Case with MagSafe for iPhone 16 Pro $34.99 (save $15 ) Get Deal Best earbuds deal Bose Ultra Open Earbuds $249.99 (save $50) Get Deal

Black Friday has come and gone, but there’s still time to save big on tech gadgets and goodies this holiday season. Verizon's Cyber Monday sale is in full swing, offering deep discounts on a wide range of products, from the iPhone 16 Pro to the Samsung Galaxy S24+. We also found deals on speakers, earbuds, and mobile accessories — a pleasant surprise from a wireless carrier.m

Whether you’re a current Verizon customer or looking to switch carriers, there’s something for everyone in this year's Cyber Monday lineup. Here are our top picks from the Verizon Cyber Monday sale:

Best iPhone deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple iPhone 16 Pro Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.

If you haven’t upgraded your iPhone yet, Verizon is offering an incredible deal on the iPhone 16 Pro — you can get the device for free with an eligible trade-in and a select unlimited plan. That’s a $999.99 value at no extra cost, saving you hundreds of dollars. The iPhone 16 Pro is a Mashable Choice award winner thanks to its above-average features, like the ability to play 4K video at 120Hz, impressive performance (with an A18 Pro chip), and extra-long battery life. Bonus: If you’re a new customer, you’ll also get a $300 gift card with your iPhone purchase (online only).

Best phone case deal Opens in a new window Credit: Apple Apple Silicone Case with MagSafe for iPhone 16 Pro $34.99 at Verizon
$49.99 Save $15.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Verizon is also offering deals on mobile accessories, like the Apple Silicone Case with MagSafe for the iPhone 16 Pro. It’s 30% off the regular price, now just $34.99. This lightweight case works with Camera Control, has built-in magnets to work with MagSafe, and is made from soft silicone for a comfortable grip. It’s available in multiple colors, including denim, lake green, stone gray, and black. If you need an accessories bundle, you can score a ZAGG Crystal Palace case, ZAGG Invisible Glass, Belkin BoostCharge 1M Cable, and Belkin BoostCharge 20W Wall Charger for just $100 when you buy a new phone.

Best earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bose Bose Ultra Open Earbuds $249.99 at Verizon
$299.99 Save $50.00 Get Deal Why we like it

Check out our full review of the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds.

Verizon isn’t skimping on deals this Cyber Monday. The brand’s also offering 17% off the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, bringing the price down to $249.99. These premium buds are a Mashable favorite for their open-ear design, comfortable fit, and “shockingly good” sound quality. According to Mashable’s RJ Andersen, they’re worth the splurge, “especially if you’re looking for a comfortable earbud that gives you the flexibility to listen to music and stay aware of the world around you.”

More deals from Verizon's Cyber Monday sale

• Get an Xbox Series S with select Verizon Home Internet plans (save $299.99)

• Get Netflix & Max for your first 12 months with select Verizon Home Internet plans (save $203/year)

• Speck Gemtones Infinity Max Speaker — $99.99 $129.99 (save $30)

• JBL Partybox — $199.99 $349.99 (save $150)

AI may have its detractors, but never let it be said that the technology isn't at least helping us predict our own demise.

Death Clock is a fun (!) AI app from San Francisco developer Brent Franson, founder of habit tracker Most Days, which broadly analyses health and behaviour to make a guess at a) the exact date of your death, and b) what's most likely to finally do you in.

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"Death Clock AI analyzes your life choices to determine when you will die, and how you can improve your habits to live even longer," reads the site. (The prediction bit is free, but if you want to unlock the ways you can supposedly lengthen your mortal years, you have to stump up for the $79.98 annual subscription.)

Needless to say, curiosity got the better of me. Would I live to the ripe old age of 90, or be mown down in my prime? I had to know!

Less of a horror movie situation involving cursed countdowns induced by malevolent spirits, the app itself is basically a series of health-related questions, ranging from age and lifestyle to eating and drinking habits.

I may have lied a little about my processed food intake. Credit: Death Clock

Once you've completed the questionnaire, you're greeted with a cheery series of grim reaper-illustrated tiles telling you the exact date you're going to die, and the things most likely to kill you. I got cardiovascular disease as my number one!

I pixelated the specifics because I'm superstitious. Credit: Death Clock

So, how accurate is this thing?

On the one hand, the company claims the AI model draws on stats from over 1,200 studies, including those carried out by universities like Stanford, Berkeley, and UCLA. On the other hand, the questionnaire feels a touch narrow. Although I was asked about the average age of my grandparents, for instance, I wasn't asked many details about family health in general. The app also didn't ask about my daily travel habits, or whether or not I have any particularly risky hobbies.

Ultimately, it said I'd die at 83, but with some tweaking — and that's where the annual fee comes in — I could draw things out until I hit 96. Rather than a harbinger of doom, it's probably better to view the app (at least the paid version) as a way of tweaking your daily habits to maximise your own health and longevity.

TL;DR: Until Dec. 2, a three-month subscription to Audible is on sale for $0.99 per month. This Cyber Monday deal includes a free $20 Audible voucher.

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What can you really rely on over Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Deals on Amazon's range of services, that's what. You know without doubt that you're going to get impressive offers on the likes of Amazon Music Unlimited, Kindle Unlimited, and of course, Audible.

We're not picking favorites, but the Cyber Monday deal on Audible is tough to beat. Until Dec. 2, a three-month subscription to Audible is on sale for $0.99 per month. This Cyber Monday deal includes a free $20 Audible voucher to spend on whatever you like.

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After the three-month promotional period, your subscription will automatically renew at $14.95 per month. You can cancel this at anytime though, so there is no pressure to pay anything more than the Cyber Monday deal price. If you know you won't want to continue, we recommend opting out of the automatic renewal sooner rather than later.

Save over 90% on a three-month subscription to Audible this Cyber Monday.

SAVE $95: Apple AirPods Pro 2 are on sale for $154 in the Amazon Cyber Monday sale. This is your last chance to save $95 on list price.

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$249.00 Save $95.00 Get Deal

We don't want to cause alarm, but Cyber Monday ends on Dec. 2. And that means some of the best deals that have been available for the last few weeks will cease to exist. We really don't want you to panic, but this is your last chance to save on a number of top products including Apple AirPods Pro 2.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 are on sale for $154 in the Amazon Cyber Monday sale. This is your last chance to save $95 on list price. You've been warned.

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These popular earbuds obviously look great, but the sounds delivers as well. The Apple-designed H2 chip helps to create deeply immersive sound. The low-distortion, custom-built driver delivers crisp, clear high notes and full, rich bass in stunning definition. You've got to hear them to believe them.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 also come with active noise cancellation and a transparency mode to eliminate distractions, while amplifying important environmental sounds to make sure you're aware of what’s going on around you. With the charging case, AirPods Pro 2 can extend their charge from six to 30 hours.

Don't miss the last chance to get the AirPods Pro 2 for under $160.

Moana 2 just smashed a Thanksgiving box office record, answering an eight-year-old question of how far the Disney favourite will go.

The sequel to 2016's Moana picked up a whopping $221 million domestic over the five days of the holiday (Wednesday to Sunday), which trounces the records set by fellow sequels Frozen 2 ($125 million) and Hunger Games: Catching Fire ($109 million).

SEE ALSO: 'Moana 2' review: Almost as great as the original, except for one big thing

There's a lot of records smashed here, as The Hollywood Reporter has neatly chronicled— it's the best opening result for a Disney film at the box office ever, a record previously held by Frozen 2 in 2019. It's also reportedly the biggest takings for a film on the day of Thanksgiving; Moana 2 took home $28 million on the day while Frozen 2 made $15 million.

Featured Video For You The music of ‘Moana 2’: Auliʻi Cravalho goes ‘Beyond’

In addition, Moana 2 is now the top box office five-day debut ever, surpassing last year's The Super Mario Bros. Movie which made $205.6 million in the same amount of time (it's still the highest grossing movie adapted from a video game ever).

Audiences appear to love the return to the island of Motunui, with Auli'i Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson returning for the much awaited sequel. Rotten Tomatoes shows critics didn't love Moana 2, with a 65 percent Tomatometer score; Mashable's Belen Edwards described the film in her review as "almost as great as the original, except for one big thing." But audiences have the film at an 85 percent approval rating — and they're really showing up at the cinema.

Moana 2's global takings are sitting at $386 million after its opening weekend; Frozen 2 made a total of $1.4 billion globally by the end of its run. The big, thematically-charged question is, can it go beyond its fellow Disney sequel?

SAVE OVER $100: As of Dec. 2, Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones are discounted to $298 in Amazon's Cyber Monday sale. That's 25% off their list price of $399.99.

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$399.99 Save $101.99 Get Deal

Cyber Monday marks your last chance to score massive savings ahead of the holidays. If you've been wanting to pick up some new headphones, whether for yourself or to gift a friend or family member, you can still save big on Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones, a noise-canceling set we highly recommend picking up for Black Friday or Cyber Monday.

Sony's WH-1000XM5s are currently down to just $298. This is 25% off their original list price of $399.99 and even marks their lowest-ever price, per price tracker camelcamelcamel. All colors are on sale, so you can choose between black, midnight blue, silver, or smoky pink.

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These headphones made our list of the best noise-canceling headphones we recommend picking up during Black Friday or Cyber Monday. We had very high praise for them in our review as well, with Mashable's Miller Kern saying, "As someone who primarily listens to music through AirPods Pro, the noise cancellation on the Sony headphones is a game-changer. I found myself reaching for these headphones over my AirPods and Sennheiser PXC 550-IIs."

A deal like this one won't stick around beyond Cyber Monday, so if they've caught your eye, pick up the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones on sale for $298.

There are plenty more deals to check out right now as well. In our roundup of the best Cyber Monday deals, we highlight even more discounts on everything from Apple products to TVs to more headphones deals.

Editor's note: The free $100 credit is no longer available. This Cyber Monday deal has expired.

TL;DR: As of Nov. 30, the Meta Quest 3 128GB is $299 at Amazon for Cyber Monday. Now with $100 credit (previously $70), Batman: Arkham Shadow, and a 3-month Meta Quest+ trial included.

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It's your last chance to snag one of the year's best VR deals, and it just got even better. Meta Quest 3 128GB is still priced at $299 for Cyber Monday. But today only, Amazon has boosted its digital credit offer to $100 (up from the usual $70), with the bundle still including Batman: Arkham Shadow and a three-month trial of Meta Quest+ (a $70 combined value). There's no time to do a Penguin waddle over to this deal; this Cyber Monday offer is on fire.

Meta Quest 3 is the best and most accessible option for taking the leap into VR gaming and apps. Its mixed-reality function allows users to blend reality with virtual setups. From the usual VR gaming offerings to streaming your desktop PC onto massive virtual monitors, this is the digital place to be in 2024. You can even arrange watch parties with your friendslist. How awesome is that?

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With its Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 platform, the Quest 3 delivers 2X the graphical processing power of the Meta Quest 2. Every virtual object looks sharper, more vivid, and more realistic. Touch Plus Controllers enhance immersion with realistic sensations and precise controls, so you'll feel part of the action. We recommend trying out Vader Immortal for some lightsaber action and Super Hot for a unique take on first-person action.

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This Cyber Monday Quest 3 deal isn't just for gamers, though. Its multitasking features allow users to surf the web, watch YouTube, or message friends simultaneously while keeping their surroundings in view. Need some downtime? Transform any room into your personal cinema with its vibrant virtual screen and support for USB-C, Bluetooth, and 3.5mm headphones.

Parental controls, multi-user support, and tools for sharing content with everyone in the house make Meta Quest 3 a solid fit for any family member. Its lightweight design and endless improvements over Quest 2 make it a great choice.

With the digital credit offer increasing to $100 for Cyber Monday, this is the real deal, not virtual reality. Become the Dark Knight for a bundle offer isn't just exclusive to Bruce Wayne's pockets

TL;DR: As of Dec 2, the Xbox Series X 1TB and College Football 25 bundle is available to purchase for $559.99 on Walmart.

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Football season just got a lot better with this Walmart bundle: The Xbox Series X 1TB paired with College Football 25 Standard Edition is now available for $559.99. While the price hasn't dropped, this bundle is a touchdown for gamers and football fans looking to get in the game for a decent Cyber Monday price.

The Xbox Series X sports a super-fast SSD, reducing load times, so you can spend less time waiting and more time scoring touchdowns. The custom RDNA 2 GPU enables 4K gameplay at 60fps, with support for up to 120fps in compatible titles, giving you stunning visuals and buttery-smooth performance.

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This is a score for grabbing a solid entertainment hub, too. The built-in 4K Blu-ray player, Dolby Atmos, and Dolby Vision support make this console a bit of tech you'll have on for more than just gaming. Stream your favorite shows, enjoy a cinematic movie night, or let the immersive sound immediately drag you into the action.

If you're nostalgic for older games, the Xbox Series X delivers with backward compatibility spanning three generations of Xbox titles. That means classics from the 360 era or your Xbox One library. Series X has you covered with Smart Delivery that switches between console generations, and is seamless. There's no need to repurchase games you already own here.

SEE ALSO: Get both Hulu and Disney+ for $2.99 per month for Black Friday

College Football 25 Standard Edition is also a perfect choice for sports fans. Rebuild your favorite team in Dynasty Mode, relive the glory days, or take on rivals in fast-paced, visually stunning matches. While it may not reinvent the wheel off the field, it nails the on-field gameplay, making it a must-play.

At $559.99, this bundle combines current-gen gaming with the ultimate sports experience. Upgrading your console, adding to your collection, or gifting the ultimate football fan? This Cyber Monday offer is too good to pass up.

SAVE $700: As of Dec. 2, the 65-inch Samsung The Frame TV is on sale for $1,299.99 at Best Buy. This is $700 off its list price of $1,999.99.

Opens in a new window Credit: Samsung Samsung 65-inch Class LS03D The Frame Series QLED 4K TV $1,299.99 at Best Buy
$1,999.99 Save $700.00 Get Deal

We're in the final moments of the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale. If you've been hoping to pick up a brand-new TV, you're in luck. Quite a few top retailers still have sales on some of their biggest and best models, including the fancy Samsung The Frame TV.

The 65-inch model of Samsung's The Frame TV is currently on sale for $1,299.99 at Best Buy. This is $700 off its hefty original price tag of $1,999.99. It's an excellent amount of savings that won't stick around for long, as many Cyber Monday sales only last through the day. So if you've had your eye on this model, this is a great time to scoop it up.

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The Frame is a 4K QLED TV that boasts stunning picture quality for all of your movie nights or TV show marathons, but it's mainly known for its art mode. This allows the TV to double as an art piece in your living space. It features some fantastic pieces as well and now even includes art from the likes of Vincent van Gogh, Henri Rousseau, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Frida Kahlo thanks to New York's Museum of Modern Art. And for gamers, by purchasing this TV you'll also get one month of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for free, which is a great bonus.

Don't miss out on this excellent deal on Samsung's 65-inch The Frame TV for Cyber Monday.

If you want to check out even more TV deals, it's worth having a look at our roundup of the best Cyber Monday TV deals at Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon. Alongside Samsung's The Frame, we've listed even more of the best deals for various TV sizes so you can find the best pick for your home ahead of the holidays.

SAVE 50%: As of Dec. 2, you can save 50% on an NBA League Pass season subscription. With the help of code"NBABFCM2024 at the checkout, you can drop the price to just $55.

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The Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale events may be in the final stretch, but there are still plenty of deals to take advantage of before it's all over and done with. If you're an NBA fan looking to save some cash for the season, NBA League Pass is here with an unbeatable offer on its season subscription.

For a limited time, you can save 50 percent on an NBA League Pass season subscription. Normally this retails for $109.99 for the season, but by using the code NBABFCM2024 at checkout, you can drop its price down to $55. As mentioned earlier, this is a limited time offer for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, so act fast if you want to save some money for the season.

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While this plan does have commercials, it's still a worthy investment for basketball fans. Alongside the ability to watch games live or on-demand, this plan also includes 24/7 access to NBA TV and multiview to watch up to four games at once.

Enjoy the NBA season with the satisfaction of knowing you've gotten to keep some cash for yourself. Don't miss out on 50 percent off an NBA League Pass season subscription this Cyber Monday.

This deal joins a variety of other streaming deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday that are well worth taking advantage of before they're gone for good. At the moment, you can still save on subscriptions for Hulu, Peacock, Max, Paramount+, and a variety of add-ons for each of these services. Similar to the NBA League Pass deal, this is your last chance to jump on some of these deals so sign up while you can.

Oh hey there! If you're here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we're serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today's answer.

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 today: Hints and answers for December 2 Where did Wordle come from?

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

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

What's the best Wordle starting word?

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

What happened to the Wordle archive?

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

Is Wordle getting harder?

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

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for December 2 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Sly or cunning.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no reoccurring letters.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter G.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. SEE ALSO: The Cyber Monday deals we're obsessing over 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...

GUILE.

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

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

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

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

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

Connections is the latest New York Times word game 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.

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

The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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

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

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

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for December 2 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Report

• Green: Requires a thick rubber hammer

• Blue: Iconic clothing iconography

• Purple: Types of clips

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

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

• Yellow: Announce

• Green: Things Involving Mallets

• Blue: Icon Embroidered on a Polo Shirt

• Purple: ___Clip

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 #540 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Announce: BROADCAST, DECLARE, HERALD, TRUMPET

• Things Involving Mallets: CARPENTRY, CROQUET, WHAC-A-MOLE, XYLOPHONE

• Icon Embroidered on a Polo Shirt: CROCODILE, LAUREL, POLO PLAYER, SWOOSH

• ___Clip: ALLIGATOR, HAIR, PAPER, VIDEO

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

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for December 2

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SEE ALSO: NYT's The Mini crossword answers for December 2 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: "King of Crash" not included

• Green: Tim Duncan category

• Blue: "Peyton" might make this one easier

• Purple: Cosas verdes

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: Babe Ruth Nicknames

• Green: Terms for a Frontcourt Basketball Player

• Blue: NFL QB First Names

• Purple: Green ___

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 #68 is...

What is the answer to Connections Sports Edition today

• Babe Ruth Nicknames - BABE, BAMBINO, COLOSSUS OF CLOUT, SULTAN OF SWAT

• Terms for a Frontcourt Basketball Player - BIG, CENTER, FORWARD, POST

• NFL QB First Names - BAKER, BO, JOSH, WILL

• Green ___ - BAY, JACKET, MONSTER, WAVE

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

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

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

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

Save $200: As of Dec. 2, ASUS ROG Ally 512GB is $499.99 at Best Buy (was $649.99) for Cyber Monday. Best Buy Plus members save an extra $50.

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$649.99 Save $200.00 Get Deal

It's official: Cyber Monday just smashed Black Friday. ASUS ROG Ally 512GB for just $499.99 at Best Buy. That's a $150 discount off its usual price of $649.99. But if you're a My Best Buy Plus member, the savings get even sweeter with an extra $50 off, bringing the price down to $449.99.

This handheld gaming beast has been turning heads for a reason. The ROG Ally features a 7-inch FHD 120Hz touchscreen powered by the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Processor and AMD Radeon RDNA 3 graphics. It delivers up to 1080p visuals with enough power to play most games at 720p and above.

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With 512GB SSD storage and 16GB LPDDR5 RAM, buyers can expect fast load times and plenty of room for games. There's also a micro SD socket to expand this, or you can buy a micro M.2 drive and upgrade the internal SSD yourself. If you're going the MicroSD route, we recommend a USB-C splitter with a 65W charging USB-C slot to keep your Micro SD card cool instead. No handheld PC is perfect!

The ROG Ally also includes Dolby Atmos surround sound and loads of connectivity options. There's USB-C, WiFi, Bluetooth, and even an ASUS proprietary port to hook up an external graphics card for even better performance.

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This Cyber Monday deal beats its Black Friday counterpart thanks to the additional $50 discount for My Best Buy Plus members. Membership pays for itself with this deal alone, so take advantage of this opportunity to upgrade your gaming setup. And even if you don't have a Best Buy Plus membership, there's no harm in asking friends and family to pick one up with them.

If you're reading this, you're looking for a little help playing Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game.

Strands 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 December 2 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for December 2 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: Beatlemania!

These words are famous songs.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

Words are songs from the Beatles

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 SongTitles.

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• Yesterday

• Blackbird

• Help

• Revolution

• Taxman

• SongTitles

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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.

The Daily Mini Crossword is one of the many popular daily word games available on Mashable. Powered by Arkadium, the mini crossword offers a speed round of puzzle fun with clues that are sure to challenge experienced crossword enthusiasts.

But there's no need to let the challenge get in the way of your enjoyment! If moments are turning to minutes after getting stuck on a clue, find the answers you need to progress right here.

And when you're done, check out the many other word games you can play on Mashable, including a full-size crossword.

Also, if you get stuck on any other daily word games, such as Wordle, Connections, or Strands — we have you covered.

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Here are the clues and answers to Daily Mini Crossword for Monday, December 2, 2024:

AcrossRevolver inventor

• The answer is Colt.

The catch

• The answer is Caveat.

Jumpy

• The answer is OnEdge.

Profit portion

• The answer is Margin.

Passionate

• The answer is Ardent.

Long ago

• The answer is Yore.

DownTweety

• The answer is Canary.

Exceed the limits

• The answer is Overdo.

Accounting book

• The answer is Ledger.

Moroccan stew

• The answer is Tagine.

Out cold

• The answer is Coma.

It may be pitched

• The answer is Tent.

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

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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 the latest Mini Crossword.

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If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

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

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How brightness is measured.

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LUMEN

Hurdle Word 2 hint

A small arm of a lake.

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INLET

Hurdle Word 3 hint

A tool for walking taller.

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STILT

Hurdle Word 4 hint

A style of Japanese comics.

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MANGA

Final Hurdle hint

Face protection, either on its own or part of a helmet.

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VISOR

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

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

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

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Sunday, December 2, 2024:

Across"Be quiet!"

• The answer is Shush.

Light weight

• The answer is Ounce.

Director for a Broadway production, perhaps?

• The answer is Usher.

Heavy, horned herbivore

• The answer is Rhino.

Calligrapher's tool

• The answer is Pen.

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• The answer is Sour.

"Be quiet!"

• The answer is Hush.

Socially square

• The answer is Unhip.

Acting assignment in theater class

• The answer is Scene.

Long-legged bird with an S-shaped neck

• The answer is Heron.

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

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

TL;DR: Win gift season with a near-mint Apple Watch Series 8 PRODUCT (RED) Edition for $219.99 (reg. $429).

Shopping for the holidays often means finding gifts that walk the line between thoughtful and affordable. It's not easy, especially if you're shopping for an Apple lover. 

Gift shopping may be frustrating, but don't worry, you're not seeing red. This Series 8 Apple Watch is Apple's (PRODUCT) RED edition, and normally, you'd have to drop $429 to get one. Good thing Cyber Week is your chance to pick one up for only $219.99. Check out what this smartwatch can do. 

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