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If you're watching The White Lotus Season 3, episode 7, you might hear a familiar song.

In the scenes involving Rick (Walton Goggins) and Frank's (Sam Rockwell) Hollywood production ploy to get into Sritala (Lek Patravadi) and Jim Hollinger's (Scott Glenn) Bangkok mansion, there's a moment that not only connects the episode to a previous episode of The White Lotus, but connects to Patravadi's real singing career.

Let's get into it.

What happens in The White Lotus Season 3, episode 7? Frank (Sam Rockwell) and Rick (Walton Goggins) have a plan. Credit: Courtesy of HBO

Having successfully talked his way into the Hollinger's sprawling Bangkok residence, Rick convinces Jim (the man he believes murdered his father) to take their own conversation into the den.

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Meanwhile, Sritala and Frank (posing as Hollywood director Steve) continue their own chat about the potential of casting the White Lotus owner and famous Thai actor and singer in an upcoming blockbuster that doesn't exist. Keeping up the ruse of interest in Sritala's career, Frank finds himself in the living room watching old videos of Sritala performing a folk/rap number on a TV show from when she was 25 years old, surrounded by dancers.

"Thats you? You're right there? You're the one with the rhinestones?" asks Frank. "I mean, it's like MC Hammer, Peter Pan, it's got a little Pippin."

And it's this song you could have heard before, both within and outside The White Lotus.

Where have you heard Sritala's song before? Art imitates life in "The White Lotus" through Sritala (Lek Patravadi). Credit: Courtesy of HBO

The song Sritala shows Frank is the very same song she sings onstage at the The White Lotus restaurant in episode 2. But it's also a real clip of Patravadi (the iconic Thai actor and singer who also goes by Patravadi "Lek" Mejudhon) performing the song on her own TV show in 1992. You can watch the clip she watches with Frank here:

Patravadi and her team had conversations with The White Lotus music supervisor Gabe Hilfer during the pre-production period, and the lauded artist ended up returning to the studio to revisit the song just for the show.

"She re-recorded that song for us in episode 2," Hilfer told Mashable. "We had her do a couple other songs, and she recorded them for us, but we didn't end up using them…They were great, her versions were incredible, but the way that that whole sequence got edited down, it lent itself to only having that one song in there."

Knowing that Patravadi is actually watching herself on TV from a previous part of both her and Sritala's career in the episode 7 scene makes it all the more charming, as Rockwell rightfully dubs her character an "icon" as he leaves. It feels like Mike White and The White Lotus itself pay homage to a screen and stage legend with this musical Easter egg, a delightful inclusion.

The White Lotus Season 3 is now streaming on Max with new episodes weekly at 9 p.m. ET Sundays on HBO.

The White Lotus Season 3, episode 7 was filled with tension aplenty, from the long-awaited showdown between Rick (Walton Goggins) and the man who may have killed his father to Belinda (Natasha Rothwell) nervously attending a house party thrown by Greg/Gary (Jon Gries).

But sandwiched between these moments, on an initially innocuous date night between Gaitok (Tayme Thapthimthong) and Mook (Lalisa Manobal, aka Lisa from Blackpink), there's also a reveal that links back to the episode where the hotel gets robbed by masked intruders.

So what happens, and what are the potential ramifications? Let's unpack.

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Gaitok may be largely terrible at his security job, but it turns out he's good at two things: 1) firing his gun at the shooting range, and 2) solving a mystery by miraculously picking a masked perpetrator out of an incredibly packed crowd.

This is exactly what happens in episode 7, as his date with Mook progresses to the same Muay Thai fight that Valentin (Arnas Fedaravičius) is attending with Laurie (Carrie Coon) and his two friends Biković (Julian Kostov) and Vlad (Yuri Kolokolnikov). As everyone is cheering, Gaitok's eyes land on Vlad, and he has a flashback to one of the perpetrators of the robbery — a suspiciously similar-looking bald man. Then his eyes land on Valentin — who also works at the hotel as a "health mentor" — and remembers that it was him who distracted Gaitok while the robbers' car sped past the security gate.

The conclusion? Valentin, Biković, and Vlad planned the robbery together. The latter two did the deed, while Valentin was their man on the inside.

Does Laurie spot the stolen items?

Gaitok may not be the only one to work out the robbers' identities in episode 7. After sleeping with Biković, Laurie is forced to make a swift getaway when his girlfriend comes hammering on his front door. Sneaking out the back way, Laurie's eyes land on a stash of snake-themed jewellery resting on a side table — jewellery that looks very much like the stash taken by the hooded robber in episode 2.

The question is, does Laurie make this connection? On the one hand there does seem to be some recognition when she looks at the jewellery, but on the other she wasn't present for the robbery in episode 2. She wouldn't have seen exactly what was stolen. It's possible Laurie's been in the hotel's shop herself and recognised Biković's pile of jewellery as being similar to what The White Lotus sells, but it's also possible she was just distracted by the sight of the pricey-looking items.

Still, if Laurie hasn't made the connection yet, maybe she will in the finale. Especially if Gaitok publicly confronts Valentin about the robbery.

The White Lotus is streaming now on Max, with new episodes dropping weekly at 9 p.m. ET Sundays on HBO.

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 March 31 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for March 31 NYT Strands hint for today’s theme: That's an equine of a different shade!

The words are related to colors.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words are roles in an animal's colors.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is HorseColorings.

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• Roan

• Chestnut

• Dapple

• HorseColorings

• Palomino

• Buckskin

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Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games 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.

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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 March 31 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Devoured

• Green: In addition

• Blue: Seen on a screen at the bank

• Purple: The first half of the word is the same

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: Consumed

• Green: Also

• Blue: ATM Options

• Purple: __Play

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 #659 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Consumed: ATE, HAD, PUT AWAY, TOOK IN

• Also: AS WELL, BESIDES, TO BOOT, TOO

• ATM Options: BALANCE, DEPOSIT, TRANSFER, WITHDRAWAL

• ___Play: FORE, HORSE, SCREEN, WORD

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.

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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 March 31 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 March 31, 2025 Here's a subtle hint for today's Wordle answer:

Slang for butt.

Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter O appears twice.

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

Today's Wordle starts with the letter B.

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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...

BOOTY.

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

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

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