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Have you ever installed a new drive or bought a new phone, only to find that you're missing a few gigabytes from your storage. Granted, it's only a few gigabytes—you'll get 476GB out of the 512GB you're supposed to have. But it's an important enough difference to just ignore it.

If you’re lucky enough to have a garage, you’ve not only got a place to park your car but a place to keep things you don’t want in your house, like tools, bikes, and other outdoorsy items.

The new iOS 27 Shortcuts make it easy to program your own iPhone tricks with natural language. Bridget Carey explains how she used it to wean her from compulsively opening social media and getting lost in scrolling. You might find it better than other apps that limit screen time (and it’s certainly cheaper than using a Brick).

It's no secret that Ryobi gets a lot of hate on forums and social media, but for the average homeowner or DIYer, they're more than enough. There's a reason it's one of the most popular power tool brands in the US. That said, there are instances where your Ryobi tools could be holding you back.

Most people who switch away from Microsoft 365 end up trading one subscription for a pile of disconnected free tools. Nextcloud is actually so much better than that. Nextcloud replaces many services and apps, like file storage, document editing, video calls, shared calendars, project boards, and a lot more under your control.

The topic of RAM doesn't bring any smiles these days. The RAM-pocalypse made sure of that. But recently, I started thinking about DDR5 RAM in particular, and how it might just be the one generation of DDR (not to be confused with Dance Dance Revolution) that'll never really take off.

The second World Humanoid Robot Games will kick off this weekend in Beijing, China, gathering tech companies and university groups from around the world to test their robots across 50 events. As such, entrants have been running last-minute tests in preparation for the competition, showcasing some impressive feats — and amusing failures.

Last year's inaugural Games featured over 500 robots from 280 teams, competing in 26 events. These not only included sports such as floor gymnastics and soccer, but also competitions designed to test the robots' capabilities when working in hotel, factory, and hospital scenarios.

SEE ALSO: XPENG's new humanoid robot has breasts. Here's why.

The Games have grown considerably this year, involving 2056 robots presented by 666 teams from across 16 countries. New athletic events such as table tennis, tug of war, and weightlifting have been added, alongside expanded "scenario-based events" like assembling power tools, conducting a fire rescue, and charging an electric car.

They also have varying automation requirements. While human operators are permitted in sporting events like long jump and kickboxing, the humanoid robots are required to act independently in ones such as breakdancing, cheerleading, and the 4x100-metre relay. Though the rules for scenario-based events are less strict, allowing both automation and remote control, the scores for the latter are halved. As such, entrants who submit fully autonomous robots have a definite edge.

Teams have come from across the world to compete. Credit: Jia Tianyong / China News Service / VCG via Getty Images

According to the World Humanoid Robot Games' website, participating robots are to "demonstrate a perfect balance of strength, speed, and flexibility" in the sporting events, while the scenario events will test them "on functionality and adaptability in real-world environments."

"As the world's first multidimensional humanoid robot competition encompassing 'sports + art + application,' the Games adhere to the principles of fair competition, open innovation, safety control, and industrial synergy," the World Humanoid Robot Games states. "Participating teams are encouraged to push athletic boundaries through technological innovation and to explore the infinite possibilities of human–robot coexistence through interdisciplinary collaboration."

The Galbot ET1 is one of the many humanoid robots at this year's Games. Credit: Lintao Zhang / Getty Images

Chinese robotics companies Unitree and X-Humanoid dominated the competition last year, topping the medal tally at 11 and 10 respectively. Of these, Unitree's H1 humanoid robot scored the company's four gold medals in track and field events, while X-Humanoid took two golds in the 100-metre sprint and a factory floor scenario.

Unitree is likely to do well again this year. The company previewed its new "Superman" humanoid robot earlier this week, sharing a video of it jumping approximately 2 metres high as well as running at 12.658 m/s. The top recorded speed reached by world-class sprinter Usain Bolt — credited with being the fastest man in the world —  was 12.42 m/s.

"This new machine has only been in development for a little over three months, with significant room for further improvement in the coming months," Unitree claimed.

Unitree's demonstration combined with last year's performance certainly makes it one to watch, particularly as the new Superman robot seems likely to compete. Earlier this week, robotics expert Eren Chen shared a clip on X that appeared to show Unitree's Superman doing a test run on the World Humanoid Robot Games' track, though it sprinted off course and crashed into some electrical boxes.

While the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games runs from Aug. 22 to 26, some teams arrived at Beijing's National Speed Skating Oval ahead of time, with videos of their preparations spreading online. Another viral clip Chen shared showed an unidentified humanoid robot running down the track before colliding with a cushioned blue wall. Unfortunately it was unable to catch itself, falling backwards onto its head and apparently breaking at the waist, sending sparks flying.

Robots are expected to dance autonomously. Credit: Kevin Frayer / Getty Images

Judging by such test runs, Chen noted that this year's runners seem to have more difficulty navigating than at last year's event. This may be due to the World Humanoid Robot Games updating the requirements for several track events, changing them from remote-controlled to autonomous.

"Last year, running and dynamic motion control were meaningful because they proved a basic point: before a humanoid can do useful work, it first needs a capable body.  But once that foundation exists, simply making the robot run faster gives you diminishing returns," Chen posted, questioning the value in continuing to make humanoid robots run faster.

"Knowing when to slow down, when to stop, and how to stop safely matters just as much as how fast you can run. That kind of judgment is also part of what makes a robot actually intelligent…. At the end of the day, our goal is to have a robot that can safely and reliably work around people and actually get things done."

Tug of war is a new event added this year. Credit: Fred Lee / Getty Images

That isn't to say that the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Games were without mishaps. Several robots reportedly did not finish or even leave the starting line in last year's opening race, with at least one competitor falling and losing an arm. Meanwhile, a robot fell and tripped several others during a soccer game, while a kickboxing robot sent itself to the floor after disrupting its own balance with a roundhouse kick. Even so, such incidents no doubt provide valuable data and learning experiences for the humanoid robots' development teams.

It's unlikely that those in the U.S. will get to see such humanoid robots in person any time soon. The U.S. government banned all new foreign-made mobile robots from the country last month, including robot vacuums. If you do happen to be in Beijing this weekend, attendance at the World Humanoid Robot Games is open to the public, with tickets starting from ¥98 (approximately $14.50).

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A little while ago, my Linux machine was running excruciatingly slow. I attempted a few fixes: data management, optimization, adjusting Timeshift backups. That sort of thing. During that adventure, I found a few processes that were still causing performance issues. So I turned to Linux Namespaces to improve the visibility of my system processes and run applications safely.

TL;DR: The Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G5 (G51F) QHD gaming monitor is on sale for $149.99 at Amazon, down from its $221.99 typical price..

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Putting together a 1440p gaming setup can get expensive once you start considering higher refresh rates, but one of Samsung’s more affordable Odyssey displays has just dropped back to an especially tempting price at Amazon.

As of Aug. 21, you can buy the Samsung 27-inch Odyssey G5 (G51F) gaming monitor for a new low price of $149.99 at Amazon. With $72 cut off the $221.99 typical price, you’re getting a 32% discount — and it's the lowest price we’ve seen for this model yet, confirmed with price tracker camelcamelcamel.

Amazon is both selling and shipping the display directly, with free delivery currently estimated for Aug. 26. Prime members can get it considerably quicker, with delivery showing for Aug. 22 at the time of this writing. Free 30-day returns or replacements are included as well. 

That $150 price gets you a 27-inch VA panel running at 2560 x 1440 QHD resolution. With that, you’re getting 1.7 times the pixel density of Full HD for a much sharper display all-around. 

When mixed in with the Odyssey G5’s 180Hz refresh rate, alongside a 1 millisecond moving picture response time (MPRT), you’ll be equipped for any fast-paced shooter like Fortnite, racing titles like Rocket League, or a single-player adventure along the lines of Crimson Desert — pairing fluid movement with lovely visuals all in one. 

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AMD FreeSync is also on hand to cut down on tearing, lag, and stuttering with compatible hardware, while HDR10 brings brighter highlights and more detail into darker scenes — making any game, TV show, or movie you watch pop even more. 

Samsung has rounded things out on this particular monitor with Black Equalizer for improving visibility in shadows, Virtual Aim Point for adding an on-screen crosshair, and Auto Source Switch+ for jumping between connected devices automatically. 

The height-adjustable stand can also tilt and pivot, giving you considerably more flexibility than many budget monitors around this price. 

For any gamers willing to spend a bit more, the QHD-OLED Acer Predator (X27U F5) monitor is on sale at $300 off.  Meanwhile, the 32-inch version of the Samsung Odyssey G5 gaming monitor is also on sale for only $50 more. 

On this episode of Say More, Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko sat down with writer, comedian, musician, linedancer, and baker Demi Adejuyigbe!

Adejuyigbe most recently released their comedy special on Dropout entitled, Demi Adejuyigbe Is Going To Do One (1) Backflip. "I describe the special as a one-man variety show. It feels like circus, but it's just me. The show developed in a very roundabout way. It's essentially a compilation of bits that I had done at different shows. Eventually I was just like, I'm gonna do a show where I compile all of those bits into one thing."

Puchko and Demi's dive into their creative beginnings on from Vine: "I was doing a lot of videos with friends while I was either at college or just at home in high school. You have a platform that limits you in some way. Then you sort of realize what you like and then you try to using the platform to use that and do something that's interesting to you."

SEE ALSO: Dropout curious? Here's where you should start watching.

Demi Adejuyigbe: Is Going to Do One (1) Backflip is now streaming on Dropout.

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The best deals in TCL's Back to School sale Best budget pick TCL Tab 8 Gen 2 $116 Get Deal Best tablet deal TAB A1 Plus $189.99 (Save $90) Get Deal Best phone deal 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G $199.98 (Save $85.01) Get Deal Best for power users NXTPAPER 70 Pro $349.99 (Save $80) Get Deal Best for note-taking TCL Note A1 NXTPAPER $499.98 (Save $100.01) Get Deal

Back to school means back to screen time, whether that's note-taking, catching up on lectures, or scrolling between classes. TCL's Back to School sale is knocking up to 30% off its whole NXTPAPER lineup, tablets and phones built with a matte, paper-like display that cuts glare and blue light without losing color or clarity.

The sale runs through Sept. 1, and prices start as low as $116. Students can even stack an extra 5% off sitewide through StudentBeans, the free student discount platform.

Best tablet deal Opens in a new window Credit: TCL TAB A1 Plus $189.99 at TCL
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The Tab A1 Plus has a 12.2-inch 2.4K display and a 3:2 aspect ratio, so there's more room to read, write, and multitask than the standard widescreen tablets most students are used to. The 120Hz refresh rate keeps scrolling and note-taking feeling smooth, and TÜV Rheinland-certified low blue light plus DC dimming mean it's built for the marathon study sessions where regular screens start to strain the eyes.

The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chip and LPDDR5 memory handle multitasking between apps without slowing down, which helps when you're bouncing between lecture notes, a PDF textbook, and Spotify.

And at under a pound in a metal unibody, it's light enough to carry around campus all day, with IP54 splash resistance so a spilled coffee doesn't end your semester early.

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• Tab 8 Gen 2 — $116 (good for students on a budget)

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• NXTPAPER 14 — $349.99 $469.99 (save $120)

• NXTPAPER Note A1 — $499.99 $599.99 (save $100)

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According to NXTPAPER, the 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G display filters 61% more blue light than a typical screen, which helps when you're staring at it between classes all day, and the matte finish stays readable outdoors without the glare.

You're also getting a 120Hz refresh rate, a 50MP camera setup, and a 5,010 mAh battery that should get you through a full day of lectures. Pair that with 5G, 256GB of storage, and an extra 5% off through StudentBeans, and it's an easy phone to recommend for students this fall.

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  Max storage for students who need it all on one device

USB devices are often fairly small, and old devices can end up being thrown into your junk drawer and forgotten about. If you replace a USB device with something else, or no longer need it for its original purpose, your USB device can end up gathering dust, but you may be able to repurpose it for Home Assistant.

August has been a busy month for celestial events. From the recent solar eclipse, the Perseids meteor shower, and now a partial lunar eclipse will be gracing our skies.

Visible across much of North America this week, sky-gazers will have the chance to watch Earth's shadow creep across the surface of the full moon. Want to find out more? Keep reading to know when to look up and what to know about the event.

When is the lunar eclipse?

The partial lunar eclipse will take place on Aug. 27–28, 2026, according to Time and Date. It begins on the evening of Aug. 27 and peaks in the early hours of Aug. 28. Timings will vary based on your location, but NASA estimates it to be around 12:13 a.m. ET.

What is a lunar eclipse?

According to NASA, a lunar eclipse happens when the Earth moves between the Sun and the Moon, causing the Moon to pass through Earth's shadow. Lunar eclipses can only happen during a full moon, when the three bodies are aligned closely enough for Earth's shadow to fall across the lunar surface.

This is only a partial eclipse. During a partial lunar eclipse, only a portion of the moon passes through Earth’s shadow. From Earth, the shadowed area can appear noticeably darker against the illuminated part of the moon. Exactly how the eclipse looks depends on the alignment of the Sun, Earth, and Moon.

A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Sun, Earth, and Moon line up, with Earth directly between the other two. The moon still receives a small amount of sunlight, but that light has to travel through Earth's atmosphere first. The atmosphere scatters much of the blue light, allowing more red and orange light to reach the moon, which is why it can look reddish.

How to see the lunar eclipse

Thankfully, unlike a solar eclipse, a lunar eclipse is completely safe to watch with the naked eye, so you don't need special glasses or equipment.

The best way to see it is nice and easy: just head somewhere with a clear view of the sky and as little light pollution as possible. Look toward the moon as the eclipse gets underway, and you'll see Earth's shadow gradually cover part of its surface.

Binoculars or a telescope will give you a closer look, but they aren’t necessary if you don’t have access to either.

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TL;DR: The Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Commander Deck Bundle is on sale for $184.95 at Amazon, down from its $299.96 list price.

Opens in a new window Credit: Magic: The Gathering Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Commander Deck Bundle $184.95 at Amazon
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Magic: The Gathering’s complete Marvel Super Heroes Commander lineup has kept getting cheaper since launch, and Amazon has now taken another sizeable chunk out of the price of all four decks in one go. 

As of Aug. 21, the Magic: The Gathering Marvel Super Heroes Commander Deck Bundle has been slashed in price to $184.95 at Amazon. Usually selling for $299.96, this saves you $115.01 with a 38% discount — and is the lowest we’ve seen yet, confirmed with price tracker camelcamelcamel. 

It's also exactly $25 below the previous $209.95 record low we covered in July. At the time of writing, this bundle can get delivered to you as soon as Aug. 24 if you’re a Prime member, but keep in mind that Amazon is marking this product as a final sale with no returns. 

What’s more, you’re getting this Marvel Super Heroes 4-Commander Deck Bundle for under market price — sliding below the $187.51 estimation at TCGplayer. Plus, TCGplayer’s own listings only go as low as $187.79 when shipping costs are factored in, so you’re getting the best deal on Amazon by $2.84. 

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Inside the trading card game’s bundle are Avengers Assemble, Wakanda Forever, The Fantastic Four, and Doom Prevails, giving you four complete 100-card Commander decks ready to play straight from the box. 

Each deck packs 30 cards new to Magic: The Gathering, 10 double-sided token cards, a deck box, strategy guide, and reference card. Avengers Assemble, Wakanda Forever, and Doom Prevails each include one Traditional Foil Borderless commander, while The Fantastic Four gets four, covering every member of Marvel's First Family. 

For even more from this expansion, you can also grab the 30-pack MTG’s Marvel Super Heroes Play Booster Box at over $80 off on Amazon. The Marvel Super Heroes Bundle hits a record-low price at $10 off, too. 

I've recently spent a lot of time testing ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and other AI tools with Excel, and one thing stands out: the more relevant detail you give them, the less time you spend correcting their answers. But creating a good AI prompt can take longer than doing the Excel task yourself, and that kind of defeats the point. So, to save you the bother, I've broken down the key parts of a useful Excel prompt so you can build one without starting from scratch.

SAVE $70: As of Aug. 21, Yeti Hopper M Series portable coolers are on sale for $280 at Amazon. That's a 20% discount on the list price.

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Keeping drinks and food cold when you’re out for the day can be difficult. A decent cooler takes some of the hassle out of it, especially when you’re spending a long day outdoors. But finding one that's actually good is another story.

Enter the Yeti Hopper M Series. This soft cooler is designed to keep your food and drinks cold without the bulk of a traditional hard-sided cooler, making it a practical and space-saving option.

And as of Aug. 21, it's on sale with $70 off the list price. This brings the cost down to $280. However, it's worth noting that this deal only applies to the venom, blossom, big wave blue, and wild vine red colorways.

The Yeti cooler is also designed with a handy wide-mouth opening that stays open when you need to load it up, and then seals closed with a gentle push. It even has features like MagShield Access that uses magnets to create a leak-resistant seal (is anything worse than coffee leaking out all over your car seats?).

It is built with a high-density DryHide shell that's designed to withstand punctures and UV rays, and closed-cell foam insulation helps keep contents cold.

This deal is available at Amazon right now.

SAVE $10.50: As of Aug. 21, the Yeti Rambler 35 oz Straw Mug is on sale for $31.50 at Amazon. That's a 25% discount on the list price.

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Staying hydrated is a whole lot easier when you have a decent cup in hand. A big reusable mug means fewer trips to the tap and less need to keep refilling throughout the day.

There's a reason big straw mugs went viral on social media. If you've yet to fall for the craze, maybe this latest Amazon deal on the Yeti Rambler 35 oz Straw Mug will sway you.

Currently down to $31.50, this is the best-ever price for this Yeti mug (according to camelcamelcamel). You'll save $10.50 and stay hydrated, a win-win.

You can also choose from a wide range of colors, including subtle options like black or white, or colorful choices like tropical pink or rescue red.

It's a practical choice, too, designed to fit in most cupholders, so it's ideal for commuting, travel, and long road trips. Its wide, reusable straw makes it easy to sip iced coffee, sweet tea, water, and other cold drinks, and it's insulated, too.

The welded handle gives you a comfortable grip for carrying, so take it with you on a walk or to the gym for working out. It's also dishwasher safe, so it's easy to clean.

Get this Yeti deal at Amazon now.

The best deals in Sony's Back to School sale Best budget pick Sony WH-CH520 $39.99 (Save $30) Get Deal Best speaker deal Sony ULT Field 5 $189.99 (save $160) Get Deal Best earbuds deal Sony WF-1000XM6 $298 (Save $31.99) Get Deal Best headphones deal Sony WH-1000XM6 $398 (save $61.99) Get Deal Best gaming gear deal Sony 27-inch INZONE M9 II Gaming Monitor $749.99 (Save $200) Shop Now

Back to school means a new backpack, a new schedule, and probably a new pair of headphones after last semester's finally gave out.

Sony's Back to School sale is discounting a big chunk of its audio and gaming lineup, from noise-canceling headphones to portable speakers to Inzone gaming gear, with savings up to $200 — deals are valid through Sept. 7.

Whether you need something to drown out your noisy dorm, a speaker for the room, or a headset for late-night gaming between study sessions, there's a deal worth grabbing here.

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The ULT Field 5's biggest selling point is bass you can actually feel — the dedicated ULT button kicks in extra boost modes that turn any room into a party, no aux cord required. It's IP67 waterproof and dustproof, so it can handle a backyard hangout or a dorm party, and the shoulder strap makes it easy to grab and bring wherever you're headed.

Battery life stands out, too — 25 hours per charge easily outlasts a party, and a 10-minute quick charge adds 2 more hours if you forgot to plug it in overnight.

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Best earbuds deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WF-1000XM6 $298 at Sony
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Sony's WF-1000XM6 earbuds get their noise cancellation from the new HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3e, which is three times faster than the chip in the previous XM5 model, and the Adaptive NC Optimizer adjusts in real time depending on your environment. Sound quality holds up too, with Hi-Res Audio via LDAC and studio-level tuning co-developed with mastering engineers, according to Sony.

They're also built for actual daily use: an IPX4 rating handles sweat and splashes, up to 24 hours of battery life means fewer mid-day charging scrambles, and dual beamforming mics with AI noise reduction keep calls clear even on a busy campus.

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Best headphones deal Opens in a new window Credit: Sony Sony WH-1000XM6 Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones $398 at Amazon
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The WH-1000XM6 runs on a new chip, the HD Noise Canceling Processor QN3, which Sony says is seven times faster than the one in the older XM5 model, and it uses that speed across 12 microphones to block out background noise as it happens.

Calls hold up well thanks to a six-mic system that picks out your voice and cuts background noise, even in loud places like a train platform or a busy street.

Since you might be wearing these for hours, comfort matters: The headband is wide and soft, made of synthetic leather, and the headphones fold down into a compact case for travel. Battery life is rated at up to 30 hours, and if you're in a rush, a three-minute charge gets you about three hours of playback.

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• WH-CH520 Wireless Headphones — $39.99 $69.99 (save $30)

• WH-CH720N Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones — $99.99 $179.99 (save $80)

• WH-1000XM5 Premium Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones — $199.99 $399.99 (save $200)

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The M9 II is a 4K 160Hz monitor with Full Array Local Dimming and VESA DisplayHDR 600 certification, so contrast and color hold up whether you're gaming or just working on a spreadsheet between classes.

A 1 millisecond response time and backlight scanning keep motion blur down during fast-paced games, and it's built to pair with a PS5 as much as a gaming PC. The low-profile stand also means it won't eat up your whole desk, which matters if you're working with a dorm-sized setup.

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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.

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

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A young female horse

Hurdle Word 1 answer

FILLY

Hurdle Word 2 hint

Something pointless.

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INANE

Hurdle Word 3 hint

Used to print books and newspapers.

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PRESS

Hurdle Word 4 hint

Not here.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

There

Final Hurdle hint

A lyric or part of a poem might be this.

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VERSE

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