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Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a troublemaker.

Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

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The words are related to a popular character.

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Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe a famous troublemaker.

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 Robin Hood

NYT Strands word list for May 14

• Outlaw

• Robin Hood

• Forest

• Friar

• Archery

• Sheriff

• Disguise

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to yesterday's Strands.

Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're always unsure.

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

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

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

What's the best Wordle starting word?

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

What happened to the Wordle archive?

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

Is Wordle getting harder?

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

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for May 14, 2026 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

To hesitate.

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Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

There are no recurring letters.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter W.

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Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

WAVER

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints. Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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

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With longer summer days on the way, it's time for some much-needed garden maintenance. But instead of dragging out that bulky, old-fashioned mower you've had stowed away for years, there’s a much easier option these days. The time has come for a robot mower to handle the job for you.

And just in time for summer, Amazon has dropped a new discount on the Mammotion Luba 3. As of May 14, this robot lawn mower is down from $2,608 to $2,099, saving you over $500. And that's not all, because this model comes with a free garage to protect it from the elements.

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With this robot lawn mower, you'll be getting smart 360° LiDAR mapping that scans a range of up to 230 feet. It combines LiDAR with a dual-camera AI vision system for positioning accuracy of around ±1 cm, plus it can detect any objects in its way.

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If it's time for a new phone, now is a good time to upgrade because the Samsung Galaxy S26 has dropped in price at Amazon.

Released earlier this year, this is the latest in the Galaxy lineup, so any discount is a win. And as of May 14, you can save over $100 on this phone, with the price dropping from $1,099.99 to $985.66 for a limited time. This deal is specific to the sky blue phone with 512GB of storage.

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It's an impressive smartphone thanks to its Galaxy AI features. It helps to make everyday tasks easier and quicker. Jobs like photo editing become a breeze with the assistance of Photo Assist, which allows you to edit images by typing or tapping to add objects, restore details, or apply styles directly on the device.

There are other creative tools built in. These can be used for things like customizing your own wallpapers or designing invitations. For visuals, the phone has a large screen with a vivid display. It also has impressive cameras, including a wider front camera that helps to fit more people into selfies and group shots.

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If you've been hoping to pick up a combo robot vacuum and mop to help clean up your home ahead of summer, you don't have to drop a ton of cash on a top model. There are plenty of great budget options available. The Eufy C28 robot vacuum and mop is one of our favorite budget picks, and now is a great time to buy it as it's currently on sale at Amazon.

As of May 14, Amazon has dropped the price of the Eufy C28 from $799.99 to $499.98. This marks a return to its lowest-ever price at Amazon, so what better time to take advantage of this offer? We consider it the best budget roller mop robot vacuum, so it's well worth picking up at this low price.

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In our roundup of the best cheap robot vacuums, Mashable's Leah Stodart says the "Eufy C28 is the cheapest roller mop robot vacuum out there in 2026, expanding the highly absorbent mopping technique to households that don't want to spend $1,000."

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What starts with a discussion about growing up not liking their names quickly turns into a brutal roast in the Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend video above, with Billie Eilish trying to convince the host he could play a perfect Slender Man. Yes, the terrifying, tall, suited boogeyman of internet urban legend.

"You come in here, you're like, 'Oh Conan, you're so talented.'" responds O'Brien in mock outrage. "Oh really, my humor? My wit? 'No! Your freakish size! You could be Slender Man!'"

Eilish, however, is undeterred. "You have such an amazing opportunity!" she says. "You could be so scary."

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Google I/O 2026 kicks off May 19, and if the past few years are any indication, AI is going to be the main attraction. The two-day event will be livestreamed and is expected to cover updates across Gemini, Android, Chrome, and more — with keynotes, demos, and what Google calls "Dialogues" sessions featuring conversations about where AI is headed.

Last year's keynote livestream was long, so prepare yourself. Google I/O 2025 ran nearly two hours and touched nearly every corner of the company's product lineup, from its consumer apps to developer tools to hardware.

Gemini dominated the conversation, with Google rolling out model updates, deeper Workspace integration, and a wave of new AI-powered features across Search, Shopping, and beyond.

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The company also used the stage to pull back the curtain on its AR/VR ambitions with Android XR, including a new XR headset built with Samsung and Qualcomm, as well as a pair of Android XR smart glasses. This year, we're hoping for a better look at those Google XR glasses — hopefully with a working demo this time.

Check back on May 19 for Mashable's live coverage of the annual event. In the meantime, here's what's likely on the table for Google I/O 2026.

A new version of Gemini

A major Gemini model update is widely expected to be the centerpiece announcement. Whether it lands as a 4.0 or something in between, a newer, more capable version of Google's flagship AI is almost certainly coming, per CNET's preview of the event. Gemini is already embedded across most of Google's product lineup, so whatever gets announced will have a wide reach.

A next-generation model would set the tone for the company's entire product roadmap going forward.

On the more speculative end, our tech editor Timothy Beck-Werth thinks I/O 2026 could also bring updates to some of Google's other AI tools — Nano Banana, Gemma, Lyria, and Genie, among them — along with a possible Veo 4 announcement, Google's AI video generation tool. None of that is confirmed, but if Veo does get a major update, YouTube integration feels like a natural next step given how aggressively Google has been pushing AI into its platforms.

New Gemini Live voice models

Pre-show leaks suggest Gemini could be in for a significant upgrade on the voice side. Forbes contributor Paul Monckton reported this week that a hidden model selector in the Google App reveals seven previously unknown Gemini Live voice models under internal testing, including variants with codenames such as "Capybara" and "Nitrogen."

One of those models identified itself as "Gemini 3.1 Pro" when asked — a step up from the Flash Live model currently powering Gemini Live — and Monckton's own testing found meaningful behavioral differences between them, including variations in memory, location access, and fact-checking ability. The infrastructure to switch between models is apparently already built; it's just not public yet.

New video editing tools

On the video side, Chrome Unboxed flagged a separate leak this week, pointing to something called Gemini Omni, a new video generation model that appears to be surfacing for select users ahead of the event. Citing a report from 9to5Google, the outlet describes Omni as capable of remixing videos, in-chat editing, and template-based creation — possibly an evolution of Google's existing Veo foundation.

Early demo footage reportedly showed strong results, though the model appears to be computationally expensive: one user apparently burned through 86% of their daily AI Pro plan allowance generating just two short clips.

Aluminium OS Google recently shared this preview of the Googlebook experience. Credit: Google

Google introduced the Googlebook at The Android Show event this week. In the preview, Google reps said the AI laptops wouldn't run on ChromeOS, but rather an unnamed operating system they couldn't name.

This hint suggests that Google's long-in-development project to create an Android operating system for PCs and laptops is expected to get significant airtime. The project would potentially merge Android and Chrome OS into a single platform, and it's been dubbed Aluminium OS (or is it Aluminum OS?).

Google's Android Ecosystem President Sameer Samat confirmed to Android Authority earlier this year that the platform is still on track for a 2026 debut, pushing back against court documents from the Google antitrust trial that suggested a possible 2028 timeline. Chrome OS, notably, isn't going anywhere — Samat was clear that Google sees the two as parallel strategies rather than one replacing the other, with Aluminum OS targeting a broader consumer laptop audience.

Android XR glasses Google previewed its AI glasses in December 2025. Credit: Google

After debuting as a concept at last year's I/O, Google confirmed in December that its Android XR smart glasses would launch in 2026.

And as Mashable reported in December, Google has actually been developing two distinct products under that umbrella. The first is a display-free pair of AI glasses equipped with a camera, speakers, and microphones for hands-free Gemini interaction — a form factor that draws obvious comparisons to Meta's Ray-Ban glasses.

The second, more ambitious product adds an in-lens display that can privately surface information like navigation directions and translation captions, visible only to the wearer. Both are being built in partnership with Samsung, Gentle Monster, and Warby Parker, and both run on Android XR, the same operating system powering the Samsung Galaxy XR headset that launched in October 2025.

We're hoping to see both pairs of glasses at Google I/O 2026.

The Android XR platform Android XR is the new Google operating system for virtual augmented reality products. Credit: Google

On the developer side, Google's own design documentation for Android XR glasses offers a window into how the company is thinking about the experience. The platform is built around the idea that interfaces should feel like a natural extension of how people perceive the world. Google I/O 2026 could be where developers finally get the full toolkit to start building for it.

What remains unclear heading into I/O 2026 is when the display version will actually ship. Google confirmed the simpler AI glasses are expected this year, but has declined to give a launch date for the display model.

Android 17

Google has been rolling out Android 17 betas since February, with a final release expected around June or July ahead of the usual Made by Google Pixel hardware event in August.

The beta has been light on headline features so far, though app bubbles — a floating window system for quick app access — has been one of the more notable additions. Like last year, Google hosted an I/O edition of the Android Show right before the big conference.

SEE ALSO: Highlights from The Android Show I/O Edition 2026 More agentic AI

Across the board, expect a heavy push for agentic AI. Systems capable of handling tasks on your behalf with minimal input are all the rage right now. OpenAI is rumored to be making a phone around the concept. Google has been signaling this direction for a while, and I/O is the natural stage to show what that actually looks like in practice with Gemini.

The future of Google Search

Remember when Google was a search engine? Once upon a time, before it was an AI company, Google used to help you find stuff on the internet.

Once again, we do expect Google to announce updates to AI Mode and AI Overviews.

Last year, the launch of AI Mode was one of the biggest news stories from Google I/O. This year, will Google announce that AI Mode is becoming the new default search experience? That kind of development would be catastrophic for publishers and websites, but we do expect some new developments in AI search (with or without mentioning AI hallucinations).

Google I/O 2026 begins May 19 at 10 a.m. PT and streams live at io.google.

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Want to watch the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest for free from anywhere in the world? We have all the information you need.

What is Eurovision?

The Eurovision Song Contest is an international song competition organised annually by the European Broadcasting Union. This competition primarily features entries from European countries, with each participating nation submitting an original song to be performed on live TV. Competing countries cast votes to pick a winner.

Where is the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest?

The 2026 Eurovision Song Contest is the 70th edition of the event. This year's competition will take place in Vienna.

When is the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest?

The full schedule for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest is as follws:

• First Semi-Final — 9 p.m. CEST on May 12

• Second Semi-Final — 9 p.m. CEST on May 14

• Grand Final — 9 p.m. CEST on May 16

How to watch the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest for free

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Prime Video's Off Campus makes several major changes from Elle Kennedy's college hockey romance series.

Based primarily on The Deal, the first book in the wildly popular Off-Campus series, Season 1 of the TV adaptation gets rid of Hannah's (Ella Bright) diva duet partner Cass, turns Justin (Josh Heuston) from football player to brooding musician, and jump-starts Allie (Mika Abdalla) and Dean's (Stephen Kalyn) romance extra early. (As in, it starts two full seasons before I thought it would.)

SEE ALSO: 'Off Campus' review: This college hockey romance is really pucking fun

These switch-ups from the source material have huge plot ramifications, but there's one smaller change in the finale that manages to right one of The Deal's most toxic wrongs. I'm talking about Garrett's (Belmont Cameli) "campus-wide hands-off law."

In The Deal, Garrett's father Phil (Steve Howey) blackmails Hannah into breaking up with Garrett. (Thankfully, Off Campus cuts this cookie-cutter villainy entirely in favor of a breakup driven purely by Garrett and Hannah's own anxieties.) When Hannah does break up with Garrett in the book, she suggests that she needs to see other people. In response, he forbids any man at Briar University from dating or even interacting with her.

The move plays into a classic romance trope: that of the possessive boyfriend. According to The Deal, Graham is just doing this to protect Hannah. He knows that she doesn't really want to see anyone else but him, so why not accelerate the process and bring her back to him sooner?

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But what The Deal proposes as a romantic gesture is actually a wave of red flags. Garrett's "law" removes any of Hannah's agency following the forced breakup, where she already had so little agency in the first place. With this order, he cuts her off from a huge chunk of the people around her, essentially declaring her to be his property in the process. I don't care that he's meant to be the romantic hero here! Doing this is controlling and belittling, and it brings him closer to his abusive father than any one hockey fight ever could.

Off Campus deftly navigates around this nasty minefield in its season finale, faking viewers out with Garrett's hands-off law before delivering a much sweeter, actually romantic sentiment.

The hands-off law storyline initially plays out on TV the same way it does in the book. The male population of Briar U runs at the first sight of Hannah, and when she finds out why, she storms into the locker room to give Garrett a piece of her mind. (Yes, just like in the book, there are many penises on display.) She rightfully calls him out on how misogynistic his decree is, only for him to reveal he doesn't know what she's talking about.

Turns out, the hands-off law was actually the result of a campus-wide game of telephone. Dean said he thought Garrett would lose his shit if Hannah dated someone else, which younger members of the team took to mean he'd beat up anyone who dated Hannah. The rumor mill did the rest.

"I would never tell anyone to stay away from you," Garrett tells Hannah once they sort out the miscommunication. "You should be with whoever you want to be with."

That statement is the polar opposite of book Garrett's actions, and refreshingly so. Here, he's respecting Hannah and her agency. Given that Off Campus is a show all about their romance, it's clear the person she wants to be with is Garrett. However, he's not railroading her into that journey back to him.

That Off Campus still keeps the mention of the hands-off law in the show actually proves to be a smart adaptation choice. It allows for the inclusion of the fan-favorite locker-room scene and gives Hannah a chance to rightfully stand up for herself. It also offers up a contrast between the kind of jerk Garrett could be and the kind of person he actually is.

Throughout the season, Garrett has been struggling with one big question: What kind of hockey player does he want to be? The kind who gets in fights and showboats for personal glory? Or the kind who works with and respects his team? The hands-off law is a move the first kind of hockey player would make. Respecting Hannah's boundaries is what the second would do. That Garrett chooses the latter option, eschewing toxic masculine stereotypes in the process, is a huge win for the TV adaptation.

All episodes of Off Campus are now streaming on Prime Video.

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Don't be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services to determine what to watch. We've got your back, whatever your mood. Mashable offers watch guides for all of the above, broken down by genre: comedy, thriller, horror, documentary, and animation, among others. But if you're seeking something brand new (or just new to streaming), we've got you covered there, too.

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23. Pop Culture Jeopardy!, Season 2

Are you a whiz at all things TV, film, and digital culture? Then lock in for a new season of Pop Culture Jeopardy!, now on Netflix. Hosted by Saturday Night Live's Colin Jost, this twist on the classic Jeopardy! format invites teams to compete in a pop-culture showdown. Categories range from "Broadway on the Big Screen" and "TV of the 2010s" to the very online "AI Slop Gave Me Brain Rot" and "Sounds like 6-7." — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter

How to watch: Pop Culture Jeopardy!, Season 2 is now streaming on Netflix.

22. Perfect Match, Season 4

This reality show is for all the shippers out there. Nick Lachey hosts a collection of love-seeking singles who have one other thing in common: They've all appeared in a reality TV show before. That could means you'll see familiar faces (and abs) from Age of Attraction, Temptation Island, Married at First Sight, Too Hot To Handle, Love Is Blind, and more seeking a new romance.

But this season, Perfect Match promises to shake it up with new twists and challenges. So, who'll hook up? Who'll mess up? And who will win the big prize of a romantic vacation together? — Kristy Puchko, Entertainment Editor

How to watch: Perfect Match Season 4 will be released on Netflix in three batches. Batch one (episodes 1-5) is now streaming. Batch two (episodes 6-7) premieres globally on May 20, and Batch three (episode 8) premieres globally on May 27.

21. Driver's Ed

Bobby Farrelly, the wild mind behind There's Something about Mary and Dumb and Dumber, is back with a teen comedy about a student driver on a reckless quest for love.

White Lotus' Sam Nivola stars as a high schooler who's supposed to take on a simple driving lesson with an instructor (Kumail Nanjiani). But fretful that his girlfriend — who's now a college freshman — might leave him in her rearview, he steals this student driver vehicle with his friends coming along for the ride. If the trailer wasn't enough to suggest this comedy gets outrageous, Farrelly's reputation should seal the deal. — K.P.

Starring: Sam Nivola, Sophie Telegadis, Mohana Krishnan, Aidan Laprete, Molly Shannon, and Kumail Nanjiani

How to watch: Driver's Ed opens in theaters and On Demand on May 15.

20. The Wonderfools

Superheroes usually struggle with their abilities on first receiving them, and South Korean superhero comedy The Wonderfools takes the idea to the extreme. Created by Kang Eun-kyung (Dr. Romantic), directed by Yoo In-sik (Extraordinary Attorney Woo), and written by Heo Da-joong (Extreme Job), this '90s-set series follows a group of newly superpowered people who haven't quite got the hang of their talents. Teleporting through time and space, superstrength, and telekinesis aren't easily mastered skills, you know? But considering there's a sinister secret project that has people disappearing all over the place, these newly minted superheroes had better figure it out. — Shannon Connellan, Senior Editor

Starring: Park Eun-bin, Cha Eun-woo, Kim Hae-sook, Choi Dae-hoon, Im Seong-jae, and Son Hyun-joo

How to watch: The Wonderfools debuts on Netflix on May 15.

19. Dutton Ranch

Yellowstone heads, this one's for you. This spin-off and sequel to Paramount+'s hit neo-Western picks up with Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and her husband Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) as they try to build a future on their Texas ranch. However, a rival ranch may put a stop to that future before it can even begin. Saddle up for some serious Western drama, along with star power in the form of new additions to the Yellowstone-verse like Ed Harris and Annette Bening.* — B.E.

Starring: Kelly Reilly, Cole Hauser, Finn Little, Jai Courtney, J. R. Villarreal, Juan Pablo Raba, Marc Menchaca, Natalie Alyn Lind, Ed Harris, and Annette Bening

How to watch: Dutton Ranch debuts on Paramount+ on May 15.

18. Lisa Ann Walter: It Was an Accident

Before Abbott Elementary's Lisa Ann Walter got her start in film and TV, she was a stand-up comedian. Now she comes full circle with her first-ever stand-up special: Lisa Ann Walter: It Was an Accident. Filmed at the Helium Comedy Club in Philadelphia (where else for Melissa Schemmenti?), the special sees Walter tackling Gen-X dating, America's political turmoil, and more. — B.E.

Starring: Lisa Ann Walter

How to watch: Lisa Ann Walter: It Was an Accident debuts on Hulu on May 15.

17. Something Is About to Happen

It may not be the most inventive movie title in the world, but Something is about to Happen certainly doesn't look like a cliché from the trailer. Antonio Méndez Esparza's drama/thriller follows Lucía (Malena Alterio), a programmer-turned-taxi driver who tries to track down a neighbor she struck up a relationship with — before he disappeared. This one looks tricky to pin down genre-wise, and the trailer opens more questions than answers. Is something about to happen? You'll have to watch to find out. — Sam Haysom, General Assignment Editor, UK

Starring: Malena Alterio, Aitana Sánchez Gijón, Rodrigo Poisón, José Luis Torrijo, Manuel de Blas, Mariona Ribas, Mariano Llorente, Iñigo de la Iglesia, and Federico Pérez Rey

How to watch: Something Is About to Happen debuts on Shudder on May 15.

16. The Killer Among Us

If you thrill over Traitors and true crime, then Oxygen has a new show for you.

Traitors' stylish and sly host Alan Cumming hosts The Killer Among Us, a series focusing on homicide cases that turned communities upside down, with their residents forced to confront whether someone among them is a murderer. The show launches with a murder mystery about a brassy older woman found dead in her garage. While there's a gun nearby, she wasn't shot. So what went down? And whodunnit? Cumming's smooth-as-silk voiceover will be your guide across a case that's sure to chill your spine. — K.P.

Starring: Alan Cumming

How to watch: The Killer Among Us premieres on Oxygen Sunday, May 17 at 7 p.m. ET/PT, then streaming on Peacock.

15. Couples Therapy, Season 5

Celebrity psychologist and psychoanalyst Dr. Orna Guralnik returns for Season 5 of Showtime's Couples Therapy. This reality documentary series sees Dr. Guralnik working with real-life couples to unpack their issues. If you want to feel like a fly on the wall during an intimate therapy session, then this is the show for you.

How to watch: Couples Therapy, Season 5 debuts on Paramount+ on May 15.

14. On the Roam, Season 2

When he's not starring in movies like Fast X and The Minecraft Movie, he's seeing the world one motorcycle ride at a time. This travel docuseries follows Momoa as he seeks adventure, art, and friendship.

"I have all these crazy dreams," Momoa says in the Season 2 trailer for On the Roam, "to actually make them happen with the people who inspire me? It's a beautiful journey." And you can ride along when On the Roam returns to HBO Max. — K.P.

Starring: Jason Momoa

How to watch: On the Roam, Season 2 is now streaming on HBO Max.

13. Money Heist: Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine

Netflix's mighty Money Heist franchise always has another target, with creators Álex Pina and Esther Martínez Lobato back with another spinoff. Pedro Alonso's character, Berlín, leads yet another escapade, this time in Seville, Spain. And folks, this one's for the art history nerds. If the title didn't tip you off, the loot is Leonardo da Vinci's 15th-century masterpiece Lady with an Ermine. The conniving Duke of Malaga has his sights set on the famous Renaissance portrait, and Berlín knows just the heist experts to retrieve it. — S.C.

Starring: Pedro Alonso, Michelle Jenner, Tristán Ulloa, Begoña Vargas, Julio Peña Fernández, Joel Sánchez, and Inma Cuesta

How to watch: Money Heist: Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine debuts on Netflix on May 15.

12. Faces of Death

The absolute nightmare that is content moderation lies at the heart of Faces of Death, the Barbie Ferreira–starring horror that feels way too real. It's inspired by the 1978 VHS exploitation film or "video nasty" of the same name, which had people unsure whether the extreme violence on screen was real or not. It was banned in several countries — you should really watch British horror film Censor to understand this era of film vetting — but it turns up on the shelf of a character in Daniel Goldhaber's new film.

But now, we're in 2026, the age of the internet. The Euphoria star plays Margot, who works not at a movie censorship body but a social media company like TikTok or YouTube. Alongside co-workers (like one played by constant movie star Charli XCX), Margot is part of the department where content is screened against community guidelines and either blocked or left up to feed the attention economy. However, some of those violent videos look super-real, and influencers are going missing... — S.C.

Starring: Barbie Ferreira, Charli XCX, Jermaine Fowler, Aaron Holliday, Dacre Montgomery, Josie Totah

How to watch: Faces of Death is available to rent or buy on Prime Video.

11. Devil May Cry, Season 2

One of the better video game adaptations out there, Netflix's Devil May Cry ended in brutal, bloody chaos for Season 1. Hideki Kamiya's beloved Capcom game series got the animation treatment it deserved from South Korea's Studio Mir (the team behind The Legend of Korra and The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep), with Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix showrunner Adi Shankar and Yasuke writer Alex Larsen. Johnny Yong Bosch (who voices Nero in the games) is back again for Season 2 voicing demon-hunting, wise-cracking, sundae-loving protagonist Dante — and his family reunion has turned into a war of the worlds. It's brother against brother, and it's not going to be understated. — S.C.

Starring: Johnny Yong Bosch, Scout Taylor-Compton, Hoon Lee, Chris Coppola, and Kevin Conroy

How to watch: Devil May Cry, Season 2 is now streaming on Netflix.

10. The A List

What does it mean to be Asian or Pacific Islander in America today? HBO's new documentary The A List weaves personal stories from actors, journalists, activists, entrepreneurs, politicians, scientists, athletes, and more from Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities in the U.S. Directed by Eugene Yi (The Rose: Come Back to Me), the doc speaks to 15 people — from actors like Sandra Oh, Bowen Yang, and Kumail Nanjiani to pioneers like Connie Chung, Tammy Duckworth, Schuyler Bailar, Amanda Nguyen, and Haroon Mokhtarzada — to explore identity, community, prejudice, and resilience. — S.C.

Starring: Sandra Oh, Yia Vang, Amanda Nguyen, DJ Rekha, Connie Chung, Schuyler Bailar, Kumail Nanjiani, Madelyn Yu, Haroon Mokhtarzada, Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Bowen Yang, Manny Crisostomo, Nergis Mavalvala, Kathy Masaoka, and Cliff Kapono

How to watch: The A List is now streaming on HBO Max.

9. Nemesis

Folks, it's a heist series! We love a heist: rogue mastermind versus the law, niche skills against high security, inevitable montages. In Netflix's Nemesis, Power Universe creator Courtney A. Kemp presents a Los Angeles–set crime caper with co-creator Tani Marole and pioneering New Jack City director Mario Van Peebles. Insecure's Y’lan Noel plays a master thief the LAPD hasn't been able to catch; Abbott Elementary's Matthew Law plays the hard-boiled detective who lost his partner thanks to the elusive mastermind. What's that? It's time for…one last job? Involving a colossal diamond haul? Let's absolutely go.* — S.C.

Starring: Matthew Law, Y'lan Noel, Cleopatra Coleman, Tre Hale, Domenick Lombardozzi, Jonnie Park, Ariana Guerra, Gabrielle Dennis, Michael Potts, Sophina Brown, Cedric Joe, and Jeff Pierre

How to watch: Nemesis premieres May 14 on Netflix.

8. Tucci in Italy, Season 2

Stanley Tucci believes that "the best way to understand what makes a country and its people unique is through its food." And that especially rings true for the Devil Wears Prada 2 star and TikTok fav where his roots run deep, Italy. It's where Tucci has been exploring, tasting, and sharing local fare in his popular series Tucci in Italy. And in Season 2, Tucci takes viewers through even more diverse culinary staples of Italian regions including Naples and Campania, Sicily, Le Marche, Sardinia, and Veneto. Tucci's signature elegance, charisma, and curiosity makes each episode a treat, at once a foodie's dream and comprehensive history lesson. Chefs, pastai (master pasta makers), journalists, and longtime locals reflect on how each dish connects with a specific sense of Italian identity. Utter food and travel documentary bliss. — S.C.

Starring: Stanley Tucci

How to watch: Tucci in Italy, Season 2 is now on Hulu and Disney+.

7. The Punisher: One Last Kill

The last we saw The MCU's Punisher, he'd come to the end of his vengeance thread. The Punisher: One Last Kill begins with him tearing down his yarn wall. So what's next? Well, ahead of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, there's plenty more brooding and blood.

This one-hour special TV presentation offers grim violence and slaughter scenes that demand a TV-MA rating. Fans of Jon Bernthal's run as Frank Castle will likely relish the barrage of brutal brawls that pepper this special.

The Punisher: Last Kill could be intended as a refresher — or maybe even introduction — for fans who don't plan to binge The Punisher series ahead of Bernthal's appearance in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. But watching director Reinaldo Marcus Green's vision of Castle's New York, which is marked with random acts of violence, fire, and much blood, it's hard to imagine how this curb-stomping antihero will fit into the PG-13 world of your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. — K.P.

Starring: Jon Bernthal, Jason R. Moore

How to watch: The Punisher: One Last Kill is now on Disney+.

6. The Crash

Be warned: This one is a hate watch. No shade to documentary director Gareth Johnson, who's helmed episodes of The Body Next Door, Locked Up Abroad, See No Evil, and Bear Grylls: Escape From Hell. But based on how Netflix subscribers reacted to Should I Marry a Murderer?, a true crime doc that presented the personal account of a witness who was anything but perfect, I suspect a strong reaction to Mackenzie Shirilla.

At 17, Shirilla survived a deadly car crash that took the life of her boyfriend Dominic "Dom" Russo and their friend Davion Flanagan. What at first seemed a tragic accident became a public scandal as the Ohio police force arrested Shirilla on murder charges. Did she crash the car on purpose? Interviews with the families of the departed young men bring a bracing emotional depth to this doc, painting a portrait of who they lost. From there, The Crash looks into the evidence of surveillance footage, text messages, and reports from the car's log. But the most shocking bits come from their jailhouse interview with Shirilla, who's been criticized online for her social media behavior after the crash. Can she explain herself? Well, she sure does try. — K.P.

How to watch: The Crash begins streaming on Netflix on May 15.

5. Off Campus

Can't get enough hockey romance after Heated Rivalry? Then hit the ice with Off Campus, a college drama based on the popular series by Elle Kennedy. The series brings viewers to Briar University, where aspiring songwriter Hannah Wells (Ella Bright) and hockey star Garrett Graham (Belmont Cameli) are about to strike up an intriguing deal: If she tutors him, he'll pretend to date her in order to draw the eye of her crush Justin Kohl (Josh Heuston). Of course, if you're familiar with the fake dating trope, you know that these fake feelings are about to turn very real, very fast.

What follows is a fun, if formulaic, romance that still manages to take great care with its protagonists' heavy emotional baggage. As I wrote in my review, "Does Off Campus break any new ground? No, not really. However, it's sweet, oodles of fun, and proves that there's still more room on the ice for hockey romance on TV." — B.E.

Starring: Ella Bright, Belmont Cameli, Mika Abdalla, Antonio Cipriano, Jalen Thomas Brooks, Josh Heuston, and Stephen Kalyn

How to watch: Off Campus is now streaming on Prime Video.

4. Rivals, Season 2

Pop the champers, spray the Aquanet, and dollop out the trout mousse! Rivals is back for more shoulder-padded sauciness and scandal in the English countryside. The late Dame Jilly Cooper's beloved '80s Rutshire Chronicles novels inspired one of the best British TV shows of 2024, adapted by Dominic Treadwell-Collins and Laura Wade. In Season 2, the aristocratic residents of the Cotswolds find themselves in even more steamy entanglements and vendettas than the first season, with the core rivalry — Tory politician Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) versus TV mogul Lord Tony Baddingham (David Tennant) — upping the ante. With local elections, adulterous trysts, and backstabbing broadcasters afoot, Season 2 of Rivals is just as riotous as the first. — S.C.

Starring: Alex Hassell, Nafessa Williams, Bella Maclean, Katherine Parkinson, Danny Dyer, Victoria Smurfit, Oliver Chris, Emily Atack, Rufus Jones, Lisa McGrillis, Claire Rushbrook, Aidan Turner, and David Tennant

How to watch: Rivals, Season 2's first three episodes premiere on Huly on May 15.

3. Marty, Life Is Short

If you love Only Murders in the Building, Father of the Bride, The Three Amigos, or understand the undeniable splendor of Clifford, you'll want to see Marty, Life Is Short.

SEE ALSO: 'Only Murders in the Building' dropped an autobiographical Easter egg for Steve Martin and Martin Short

A documentary from director Lawrence Kasdan, this new to Netflix release gives a solid look into the Canadian comedian's life and career in under two hours. He'll touch on the tragic deaths he endured in his youth, his initial reluctance to get into comedy, his foundational time in Godspell, his doubts about Saturday Night Live, and much, much more. It's a terrific watch to understand the inner workings of such a brilliant and bold comedic talent. Plus, there's footage of Short sharing a laugh with his long-time friend and colleague, the late Catherine O'Hara.

And if you want more, I'd recommend his book I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend, which offers Short's life story in his own words — along with chapters written in the voice of his most popular characters, like Ed Grimley and Jiminy Glick. To that end, I really recommend the audio book version, performed by Short himself. — K.P.

Starring: Martin Short, Tom Hanks, Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Andrea Martin, Steve Martin, and John Mulaney

How to watch: Marty, Life is Short is now streaming on Netflix.

2. The Christophers

Don't overlook this touching tale of art and friendship from director Stephen Soderbergh.

Written by Ed Solomon (Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure), The Christophers centers around Julian Sklar (Ian McKellen), a London painter once renowned for his work and withering wit. Now in his 80s, he's not touched a brush in three decades, much to the chagrin of his money-grubbing children (James Corden and Jessica Gunning). So they hatch a plan to bring in an art restorer to forge a series of paintings that they can sell for millions once he's died. Once a huge admirer of his work, Lori Butler (Michaela Coel) seems a perfect pick. But what no one could predict is how this curmudgeonly has-been and this guarded never-was will find common ground that sparks new creation.

This may sound a bit dry. But in the hands of Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel, The Christophers is alive and captivating. McKellen brings a bawdy bluster to his bloviating and arrogant cad, while Coel offers a reflective stillness, punctuated by precise line delivery. Together, they create a portrait of heartache and hope that is absolutely stunning. — K.P.

Starring: Ian McKellen, Michaela Coel, Jessica Gunning, and James Corden

How to watch: The Christophers is now available for purchase on Prime Video.

Best of streaming this week: Project Hail Mary

Amaze! Amaze! Amaze! You can now watch sci-fi crowdpleaser Project Hail Mary at home. Based on the bestselling novel by Andy Weir, Project Hail Mary imagines a terrifying scenario: Earth's sun is dimming, and we have one last-ditch hope at figuring out how to save it. That hope is Dr. Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling), a science teacher stranded alone in space. Alone, that is, until he meets Rocky (voiced and puppeted by James Ortiz), everyone's new favorite movie alien. 

That encounter kicks off the heartwarming bromance that fuels the rest of Project Hail Mary, which bursts with humor, apocalyptic drama, and riveting spacewalks. As Mashable Entertainment Editor Kristy Puchko wrote in her review, "Imagine The Martian meets Half Nelson meets E.T., and you'll get some idea of the mirthful mash-up that is Project Hail Mary." — B.E.

Starring: Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, Lionel Boyce, Ken Leung, Milana Vayntrub, and James Ortiz

How to watch: Project Hail Mary is now available for purchase on Fandango at Home.

(*) denotes a blurb came from a prior list.

SAVE $700: As of May 14, the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 is on sale for $799 at Amazon. That's a 47% discount on the list price.

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Portable power station deals are a great way to stock up on reliable backup without breaking the bank. Whether you're looking for a unit to see you through emergencies or to keep you connected when camping or off-grid, these devices are game-changers.

As of May 14, there's a great deal on a popular model at Amazon. Right now, the Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 is $700 off, bringing the price down from $1,499 to $799. That's almost half off.

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The Jackery Explorer 2000 v2 is a portable power station with a 2,042Wh capacity and three AC outlets, giving you a combined 2,200W output. It also includes a USB-C PD 100W port for charging smaller electronic devices.

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SAVE OVER $200: As of May 14, the Dreame L10s Ultra is on sale for $379.93 at Amazon. That's a 36% discount on the list price.

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Robot vacuum deals are always worth considering, but they're especially great when they involve a new record-low price. And that's exactly what we've found with this new Amazon deal on the Dreame L10s Ultra.

This vacuum and mop combo is down to its best-ever price at Amazon for a limited time. As of May 14, you can make it yours for $379.93, down from $589.99.

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This robot vacuum has a 10,000Pa Vormax suction, a floating rubber brush for reducing hair tangles, and an ultrasonic carpet recognition tool for adjusting cleaning performance on rugs and carpets. The mop uses DuoScrub with two high-speed rotary mop pads to remove even the most stubborn dirt and spills. And for those hard to reach areas, the edge recognition and extendable mop make sure no area is left untouched.

It also comes with a docking station. It's here the robot vacuum will empty all its dirt and dust, and it can be stored for up to 75 days before you need to manually empty it. It will also automatically clean the mop here, and use warm air to dry it. It even refills the water and tops it up with cleaning solution automatically, so there's nothing for you to do but sit back, relax, and enjoy your clean floors.

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The Moon is now almost completely out of sight, with just a few days left until the New Moon. Keep reading to see what, if anything, you might be able to spot in the night sky tonight.

What is today’s Moon phase?

As of Thursday, May 14, the Moon phase is Waning Crescent. Tonight, 9% of the moon will be be lit up, according to NASA's Daily Moon Guide.

To spot anything in the sky tonight, you’ll need either binoculars or a telescope. With the help of one, you should be able to make out the Grimaldi Basin.

When is the next Full Moon?

There are two Full Moons in May, with the next due to take place on May 31.

What are Moon phases?

According to NASA, the Moon takes about 29.5 days to complete a full orbit around Earth, moving through eight distinct phases along the way. Although we always see the same side of the Moon, the changing angle of sunlight as it orbits creates the familiar full, half, and crescent shapes. In total, the lunar cycle is made up of eight main phases:

New Moon - The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)

Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

TL;DR: The iPhone 17 is free right now with T-Mobile. To claim yours, simply switch and bring your number on an Experience Beyond or Better Value plan.

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Leading mobile carriers are battling it out to offer you the most tempting deals. They all want you to make the switch, but right now, T-Mobile has gained the upper hand on the likes of Verizon and AT&T by dropping a free iPhone deal that doesn't require a trade-in.

For a limited time, you can claim the Apple Phone 17 for free when switching to T-Mobile and bringing your number on an Experience Beyond or Better Value plan. It's a straightforward offer that removes the trade-in barrier associated with a lot of these "free deals."

The iPhone 17e is also available for free with any T-Mobile plan (without a trade-in). For power users, the iPhone 17 Pro could be yours if you trade in your eligible phone in any condition on an Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plan. For all of these deals, you do need to pay taxes and a $35 device connection fee. There's the catch, but it's a small price to pay for a free iPhone.

The iPhone 17 is primed and ready to handle Apple’s most advanced AI features. In Mashable's review, Stan Schroeder said it's an "excellent phone that matches the iPhone Pro models in many ways that matter." According to our review, the camera is "almost as good as the one on the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max."

iPhone 18 announcements are still months away, so this limited-time T-Mobile offer is your best means of securing the latest iPhone tech at a low price.

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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.

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 Thursday, May 14, 2026:

AcrossRepetitive mannerism

• The answer is Tic.

Nourish, as a garden

• The answer is Water.

Like the bread used for croutons

• The answer is Stale.

Mint ___ (classic cocktail)

• The answer is Julep.

"That's on me," in slangy shorthand

• The answer is Myb.

DownJayson of the Boston Celtics

• The answer is Tatum.

Country across the Adriatic from Croatia

• The answer is Italy.

Tabloid subject, informally

• The answer is Celeb.

NYT competitor

• The answer is WSJ.

Gym unit

• The answer is Rep.

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Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity with how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

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The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible — and common — for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

• Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

• Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

• Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

• Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

• Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

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Greater Than (7): Everything in this space must be greater than 7. The answer is 5-6, placed vertically; 5-1, placed vertically.

Less Than (2): Everything in this space must be less than 2. The answer is 5-1, placed vertically.

Equal (6): Everything in this space must be equal to 6. The answer is 6-6, placed horizontally; 6-1, placed horizontally; 5-6, placed vertically.

Less Than (2): Everything in this space must be less than 2. The answer is 6-1, placed horizontally.

Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 2-2, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for May 14 Pips

Equal (0): Everything in this space must be equal to 0. The answer is 4-0, placed horizontally; 0-3, placed vertically.

Less Than (5): Everything in this space must be less than 5. The answer is 1-1, placed horizontally.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 0-3, placed vertically.

Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 10. The answer is 2-2, placed vertically; 6-5, placed horizontally.

Equal (5): Everything in this space must be equal to 5. The answer is 6-5, placed horizontally; 5-5, placed vertically.

Less Than (5): Everything in this space must be less than 5. The answer is 4-6, placed horizontally.

Equal (6): Everything in this space must be equal to 6. The answer is 4-6, placed horizontally; 6-6, placed vertically.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for May 14 Pips

Less Than (3): Everything in this space must be less than 3. The answer is 1-3, placed horizontally.

Number (7): Everything in this space must add up to 7. The answer is 1-3, placed horizontally; 4-5, placed vertically.

Greater Than (10): Everything in this space must be greater than 10. The answer is 4-5, placed vertically; 6-1, placed vertically.

Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 6-1, placed vertically.

Equal (4): Everything in this space must be equal to 4. The answer is 4-4, placed horizontally.

Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 1-5, placed vertically.

Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 10. The answer is 1-5, placed vertically; 5-6, placed vertically.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 6-2, placed horizontally.

Less Than (3): Everything in this space must be less than 3. The answer is 6-2, placed horizontally.

Number (7): Everything in this space must add up to 7. The answer is 4-3, placed horizontally.

Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 2-0, placed vertically; 2-2, placed horizontally.

Equal (0): Everything in this space must be equal to 0. The answer is 2-0, placed vertically; 0-5, placed horizontally.

Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 10. The answer is 0-5, placed horizontally; 5-3, placed vertically.

Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 10. The answer is 5-5, placed vertically.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 6-3, placed horizontally.

Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 6-3, placed horizontally; 5-3, placed vertically.

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Today's Connections: Sports Edition will require some sports and pop culture knowledge.

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.

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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. The sports 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 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 before the game ends.

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

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

• Yellow: Fighting

• Green: Pass the rock

• Blue: Golf league

• Purple: Rostered orange birds

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

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

• Yellow: Combat Sports

• Green: Types of Basketball Passes

• Blue: LPGA

• Purple: Members of the Baltimore Orioles

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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 #598 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

• Combat Sports: BOXING, JUDO, TAEKWONDO, WRESTLING

• Types of Basketball Passes: BASEBALL, BOUNCE, CHEST, OVERHEAD

• LPGA: ASSOCIATED, GOLF, LADIES, PROFESSIONAL

• Members of the Baltimore Orioles: ALONSO, BAZ, BEAVERS, MAYO

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

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