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Black Friday may have come and gone, but many of the deals live on. Retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target kicked off their sales weeks ago. We expect the top markdowns last to through Cyber Monday — as long as they don’t sell out first.

Truly, the sheer volume of deals is dizzying. You’re in luck though, as we’ve done the leg work for you. We’ve been tracking the best Black Friday deals for weeks, finding the lowest prices on all the big names: Apple, Bose, Sony, iRobot, Dyson, Samsung, and more.

We’ll be updating this shopping guide hourly with the latest pricing and opportunities to save. Here are the best Black Friday deals to shop for 2024 ahead of Cyber Monday on Dec. 2.

Note: All newly added or updated deals have been marked with a ✨, while struck-through deals were either sold out or expired at the time of writing.

Best Apple deal

Why we like it

Read Mashable’s full review of the M3 Apple MacBook Air.

“Mashable Tech Editor Kim Gedeon was impressed by the M3 Air’s peppy performance, satisfying keyboard, vivid webcam, and dual-display support (if you close its lid), rating it a 4.3/5. It may not look all that different from its older M-series predecessors — there is a new midnight finish option — but we think it’s the best MacBook for most people, especially now that Apple’s bumped its base RAM from 8GB to 16GB.

The starting configuration with 256GB of storage is on sale on Amazon for only $844, which is 23% off its $1,099 MSRP, its biggest discount ever, and $5 better than Best Buy’s Black Friday deal on the exact same MacBook. This also puts less than $100 between it and the M2 Air, so opting for the current-gen model over the cheapest model out there feels like an easier, more obvious choice. Just note that delivery times for all finishes are pushed into December and January.” — Haley Henschel, Senior Shopping Reporter

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MacBook Air (13-inch)

MacBook Air (15-inch)

MacBook Pro

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iPad

iPad Air

iPad mini

iPad Pro

Apple Watches

AirPods

AirTags and Apple Pencil

iMac and Mac mini

Best robot vacuum deal

Why we like it

“I think of the Roborock Qrevo S as the diet version of my favorite self-emptying robot vacuum right now, the Roborock Qrevo Master. And unless you’re open to spending $1,000 or more on a robot vacuum, you can probably live without the Qrevo Master’s fluff features like a livestream pet camera or extending side mop — especially when, at this price, you could buy a Qrevo S for two stories of your home for less than the price of one on-sale Qrevo Master.

Opting for the cheaper Qrevo is still a solid move: Compared to other 2-in-1 robot vacuum and mop combos also on sale for Black Friday, the Qrevo S is one of the rare options under $500 that washes and dries its mopping pads.” — Leah Stodart, Senior Shopping Reporter

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Robot vacuum and mop combos

Best headphones deal

Why we like it

“Bose makes some of the best headphones we’ve tested. The brand’s QuietComfort line-up strikes the genius balance of sound quality and comfort. While the QuietComfort Ultra headphones and earbuds are the most elevated Bose models, the basic QuietComforts are still great.

If you don’t need spatial audio, but you do want sound that will make your music sound better, elevating drop beats and sick synth, go for the Bose QuietComfort headphones. The power button on the side is responsive, and the battery is insanely long. I wore these while taking the train from Boston to New York and by the time I reached my destination, they still had 50% battery life.

Normally, $349, the Bose QuietComfort headphones are down to $199. That saves you $150 for 43% savings.” — Samantha Mangino, Shopping Reporter

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Headphones

Earbuds

Speakers

Best laptop deal

Why we like it

Read Mashable’s full review of the 13-inch Microsoft Surface Laptop 7.

“Microsoft’s Copilot+ PC has an even longer battery life than the new M4 MacBook Pros — it lasted nearly 23 hours in our testing — and it comes with AI features that ‘make Windows fun again,’ Gedeon wrote. She gave it a 4.8/5; it’s a Mashable Choice Award winner and our current favorite laptop for most people, barring any app compatibility issues.

The upgraded configuration that Gedeon tested is a 13-inch model featuring a Snapdragon X Elite processor, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage. It usually retails for $1,999.99, but Amazon and the Microsoft Store both have it listed for $1,499.99, or 25% off. That’s its biggest discount to date.” — Haley Henschel, Senior Shopping Reporter

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For MacBook and Mac deals, scroll back up to the Apple deals section.

Windows laptops

Chromebooks

Gaming laptops

Best tablet deal

Why we like it

“An iPad under $200 is a true gift this holiday season. Apple’s 9th generation model is down to $199.99 at Best Buy, less than a dollar short of its lowest price ever. While there might be newer generations available, this is the most budget-friendly model, especially now that it’s $129 off.

The 9th generation Apple iPad comes with the A13 bionic chip, which provides plenty of processing power for streaming, gaming, or working. The 10.2-inch retina display gives plenty of space for your creative pursuits, as it’s compatible with the first generation of Apple Pencil.

Black Friday is the right time to shop, as you can find the Apple iPad 9th generation for 39% off.” — Samantha Mangino, Shopping Reporter

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For Apple iPad deals, scroll back up to the Apple deals section.

Best Kindle deal

Why we like it

“The new batch of 2024 Kindles are the fastest yet, turning pages quickly and with less delay when switching between books in your library. The Kindle Paperwhite and Signature Edition both have bright, high-contrast screens, so you can read in any environment. While I prefer the Kindle Paperwhite over the Signature Edition most of the time, right now you can’t beat the SE’s Black Friday price.

The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is 23% off, bringing it down to $154.99. That’s some big savings ($45 to be exact) on a device that’s usually $200. You get everything you love in the Paperwhite, lightweight and waterproof design, with the added benefits of double the storage, wireless charging, and auto-adjusting brightness.” — Samantha Mangino, Shopping Reporter

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Best Echo device deal

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“The line-up of Amazon Echo devices is sprawling. You can find everything from a multitasking smart speaker to a touchscreen smart home hub. The absolute best deal on Echo devices right now is on the Amazon Echo Pop. This small but mighty device with a quality speaker and built-in assistant so you can play music just by calling out to Alexa.

Currently, it’s down to $17.99 — its lowest price ever. That knocks 55% off the regular price for $22 in savings. We expect this price to hang around through Black Friday weekend.” — Samantha Mangino, Shopping Reporter

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Best TV deal

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“Walmart is famous for its Black Friday TV doorbusters, and this year the big-box store went hard. This is simply the cheapest TV deal we’re currently seeing in the 55-inch size category, and the competition is pretty darn strong. Best Buy’s least-expensive contender is $219.99, while Amazon’s low-end option costs $299.99 — though both of those models have nicer, brighter QLED displays.

Walmart also has a 55-inch QLED Roku TV on sale for $288 (normally $348). Best Buy’s cheaper QLED model is a Google TV, so the one you ultimately add to your cart will come down to your smart TV platform preference.” — Haley Henschel, Senior Shopping Reporter

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TV deals are sorted by size, then price.

43- to 50-inch TVs

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75-inch to 77-inch TVs

85-inch TVs and up

Streaming devices and media players

Best fitness tracker deal

Why we like it

Read Mashable’s full review of the Oura Ring Gen3.

“The previous-gen Oura Ring is an excellent fitness wearable with heart-rate and blood oxygen monitoring, temperature and activity tracking, and a multi-day battery life — all wrapped up in a sleek, durable titanium design. It’s on sale at Best Buy this Black Friday for $50 to $200 off, depending on the style and finish (starting from $249.99).” — Haley Henschel, Senior Shopping Reporter

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For Apple Watch deals, scroll back up to the Apple deals section.

Best kitchen deal

Why we like it

“If you’re getting ready to whip up dozens of Christmas cookies, don’t even think about doing it all by hand. Sure, it will be a great arm workout, but at what cost? Upgrade your kitchen tools ahead of the holiday season with the KitchenAid 5.5-quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer. It has twice the power of KitchenAid’s standard tilt-head mixer and can mix batches of 11 dozen cookies at a time. This mixer is no joke.

For Black Friday, it’s marked down to $279.99, saving you $170 for 38% off.” — Samantha Mangino, Shopping Reporter

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Multi cookers, air fryers, and ovens

Mixers, blenders, and ice cream makers

Coffee makers and drink makers

Miscellaneous kitchen deals

Best home deal

Why we like it

“I crowned the Dyson V12 Detect Slim Dyson’s best bang for your buck when it was full price. Let that sink in while reading that the V12 Detect Slim is now $250 cheaper — up for grabs for less than $400 now — thanks to the Black Friday sale happening at Dyson’s website.

For just $50 more than the Dyson V11’s Black Friday price, the V12 Detect Slim brings aboard Dyson’s absolute best feature: a green laser that highlights all the dust on the floor that you definitely would have missed otherwise. That’s a no-brainer in my eyes. For plush carpeting, a motorized cleaning head is also included, and all debris collected is sent through a HEPA filter.” — Leah Stodart, Senior Shopping Reporter

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Cordless stick vacuums

Rugs, air care, bedding, and more

Cordless tools

Best mattress deal

Why we like it

“We’re shocked by how many mattress deals are popping off this year. While there are great discounts across the board, the Nectar Premier Memory Foam Mattress (Queen) has our vote as the best deal on Black Friday.

This 13-inch-thick mattress has twice as much pressure-relieving memory foam as the Nectar Classic, 60 percent more cooling, and is currently 50% off. With five layers of premium OEKO-TEX-certified materials, this mattress will provide an incredibly comfortable and supportive night’s sleep. There’s also a 365-day trial and forever warranty, so if you don’t absolutely love it, you can return it.” — Tabitha Britt, Mashable Contributor

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Best streaming deal

Why we like it

“Hulu remains the top dog when it comes to Black Friday deals. For the second year in a row, the streamer is offering an entire year of Hulu with ads for just $0.99 per month. That’s less than $12 total for an entire year of streaming. It’s a bit surprising, honestly, as Hulu upped the cost of its basic plan just last month from $7.99 per month to $9.99 per month. In other words, the savings this year are even more impressive — 90% or $108 in total over 12 months.

Hulu is the streaming home for three of our favorite shows of 2023, The Bear, Abbott Elementary, and Reservation Dogs, as well as our top favorite show of 2024, Shōgun. It’s also where you’ll find episodes of ABC shows the day after they air, like Dancing with the Stars, and Neon movies fresh out of the theaters, like Cuckoo (coming Dec. 17).” — Christina Buff, Mashable Contributor

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Best book deal

Why we like it

“It’s safe to say that the Wicked craze is in full swing. Whether you’re holding space for all the memes the press tour is delivering or already ready for your second in-theater watch, have you considered reading the source material? And we’re not talking about The Wizard of Oz.

The musical is based on Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, the novel by Gregory Maguire, and if you, or the biggest Wicked fan in your life, are eager to dive deeper into the world, now is a great time to pick up a copy. For Black Friday, Walmart is offering 50% off the novel, bringing it down to $10.

Wicked not your thing? Don’t sweat because the Black Friday book deals are endless. Explore more deals on fiction, non-fiction, YA, and cookbooks below.” — Samantha Mangino, Shopping Reporter

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Kindle book deals

Best gaming deal

Why we like it

Read Mashable’s full review of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom.

“The stunning sequel to Breath of the Wild was one of Mashable’s favorite games of 2023, and it’s never been this cheap before. It actually sold out once at Walmart earlier in the week because of this deal, but it’s back in stock at the time of writing. Note that it’s only available in digital form, so you won’t be able to wrap anything, but you (or a giftee) will be able to start playing right away.” — Haley Henschel, Senior Shopping Reporter

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Under $50

Consoles

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Games

Accessories

Best toy deal

Why we like it

“The Office Lego Set may have sold out at Walmart within a day or so of dropping, but we still have another favorite Lego deal to highlight. Star Wars fans will get a huge kick out of the Lego Star Wars Ahsoka Tano’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle. With a rotating cockpit, signature red wings, and four figurines including bounty hunter and Sith, this is an action-packed set. Walmart’s nearly 28% discount drops this set to $45, beating Best Buy’s price by $13.99 on the same model number.” — Gabriel Morgan, Mashable Contributor

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Lego deals

Toy deals

Board game deals

Best beauty tech deal

Why we like it

Read our full review of the Shark FlexStyle here.

“We know the Dyson Airwrap is that girl, but the Shark FlexStyle gives it a run for its money. Our favorite Airwrap dupe is the Shark FlexStyle, providing the same experience for a fraction of the price.

During Black Friday, you can find the Shark FlexStyle for just $229.99, saving $70 for 24% savings.” — Samantha Mangino, Shopping Reporter

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Hair dryer deals

Hot air styler deals

Skincare tech deals

Hot tools deals

Best gift card deals

Why we like it

“With a $100 DoorDash gift card, you can give someone in your life plenty of meals from local restaurants delivered to their doorstep. Better yet, you’ll only have to pay $85 for it at Best Buy (and they’ll never have to know!). The deal is valid on both physical and digital gift cards, depending on your preference. The physical gift card will be shipped to you within a few days, while the digital deal will be emailed to you immediately after purchase with details on redemption. Beyond just food delivery, you’ll be giving the gift of extra time for people to enjoy the people and things they love.” — Christina Buff, Mashable contributor

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Xiaomi 17 Ultra hands-on: The cameraphone with a monstrous zoom

Xiaomi’s Ultra line of phones has always been about one thing: Peak camera performance. The new Xiaomi 17 Ultra, launched ahead of MWC 2026 in Barcelona, pushes the boundaries once more, though it suffers from similar setbacks as its predecessors.

Note that there was no Xiaomi 16 Ultra; the company decided to skip that number and go straight from the Xiaomi 15 and 15 Ultra to Xiaomi 17 and 17 Ultra, likely to “catch up” with Apple, whose latest models also bear the number seventeen. Despite the change, the new Xiaomi phones are very much an evolution of last year’s flagship models.

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On the phone side of things, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is an extremely capable Android smartphone, with a 6.9-inch, 120Hz OLED display, a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, 16GB of RAM, 512/1024GB of storage, and a 6,000mAh battery with 90W fast charging and 50W wireless charging. It comes in three colors: Black, White, and the sparkly Starlit Green (Xiaomi sent me a black unit, but the Starlit Green looks way cooler).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The 6.9-inch OLED display is excellent.
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Where the Xiaomi 17 Ultra differs from the regular Xiaomi 17, which also debuted here in Barcelona, is mainly in screen size (6.9 vs. 6.3 inches), and the camera. The Ultra’s got a massive, Leica-branded camera array on the back, with a 50-megapixel main camera, a 200-megapixel telephoto camera, and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera, coupled with a 50-megapixel selfie camera on the front.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

At 8.29mm thickness and 218 grams of weight, it’s the thinnest and lightest Xiaomi Ultra phone ever.
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The 200-megapixel, 75-100mm telephoto camera gives this phone otherworldly zoom capabilities, with up to 17.2x of “optical-level zoom.” I’ve tried it out, and was able to take usable photos at 100x zoom or more, far beyond in the distance than what my naked I could see.

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This is what the XIaomi 17 Ultra’s telephoto camera can do.
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Venture that far out, and AI takes the reins quite heavy handedly, which you’ll see in the way the system recreates the letters of a sign you took in the distance. Still, if you like the idea of having a camera that can take sharp photos of a flower that’s a hundred yards away, this is the phone to do it with.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

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The zoom on this phone is so good, it’s worth providing another example. It’s like having a set of binoculars.
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To add an exclamation point to the phone’s camera capabilities, Xiaomi also sells two optional photography kits which consists of two different cases that turn the phone into something that really looks like a compact camera, and add a few buttons, visual details, and battery life to the mix. The smaller Xiaomi 17 Ultra Photography Kit makes more sense to me as the phone still retains somewhat normal dimensions; the two-part Xiaomi 17 Ultra Photography Kit Pro makes it a bit too big for my taste.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The photography kits look cool, but they make the phone a lot bulkier.
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The kits, as cool as they may be, illustrate the most obvious drawback of this phone: it’s too much of a camera. It’s top heavy, has a smaller battery than the regular Xiaomi 17, and – due to its massive camera bump on the back – doesn’t support Xiaomi’s wireless, magnetic battery. Don’t get me wrong, this is one powerful phone, but it’s primarily aimed at photography enthusiasts. Kudos to Xiaomi for making the Ultra lighter than ever, though at 218 grams it’s still not exactly lightweight.

If you want your Xiaomi 17 Ultra to be a little more…Leica, there’s a special version just for you, shown as a surprise announcement during Xiaomi’s big unveiling in Barcelona. Called the Leica Leitzphone, it shares most of the specs with the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, but has a somewhat retro design which calls to mind classic Leica cameras, and a couple of Leica-specific photography modes.

Leica Leitzphone

This one is for the Leica fans.
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It also has one extra feature: The ring surrounding its camera bump can be rotated to increase or decrease zoom. I’ve tried it out, and it appears to be quite precise, though you do have to be careful not to place your fingers in front of the lens while shooting.

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra starts at 1,499 euros in Europe; there’s no info on U.S. availability yet. The Leica Leitzphone is starting at a hefty price of 1,999 euros, and it will be available in select markets and locations.

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Xiaomis new hyper car concept has the strangest cockpit weve ever seen

Xiaomi likes to bring cars to Barcelona; the company gave us the first glimpse of its SU7 Ultra supercar during last year’s MWC in March.

This year, however, Xiaomi has unveiled something that’s pretty far out there, even by its own standards. Called the Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo, it’s a hypercar that was designed to go really fast while slicing through the air in a way not many cars (or race cars, for that matter) can (Xiaomi says it’s been “sculpted by the wind”).

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It feels kinda empty in there.
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The company will bring the concept car to its MWC show floor in Barcelona on March 2, presumably when we’ll learn more about its powertrain, acceleration, battery, and other trivialities. Today, however, Xiaomi was mostly focused on how the air flows through the car, using a variety of wind tunnels and channels (and even a moving part on the car’s bottom) to make it more efficient.

Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo

The wheels and wheel covers are special, too.
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Even the car’s wheels have special covers that are (somehow) magnetically set in place so they don’t rotate while the car moves, as that would also increase drag.

Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo

I bet your car doesn’t have a cocoon-shaped sofa.
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Inside, it gets even nuttier. The seats are out; instead, you sit in a “cocoon-shaped sofa” with an x-wing steering wheel with five tiny displays, some of which apparently double as (contextual?) buttons. Most of the things you associate with a traditional car are gone; instead, it’s you in that sofa-shaped cockpit, that steering wheel, and the road. The car’s a two-seater, so don’t expect to bring your family on a trip in this one.

Xiaomi Vision Gran Turismo

Fortunately, you might be able to get a cocoon-shaped sofa/cockpit for your home.
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In fact, most people probably won’t be able to afford a car like this, but Xiaomi’s got you covered, as it plans to release a gaming console/cockpit shaped just like the car’s cockpit, so you can race around in your own little cocoon in the relative safety of your home.

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We don’t know how fast it goes. We don’t know where the batteries are, given that the car appears to be mostly wind tunnels under that cockpit. We don’t know if it’s ever going to make it to market. But boy, does it all look cool.

We’ll hopefully find out more on March 2 when that show floor opens, so stay tuned for pics and videos.

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NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for March 1, 2026

The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult to solve if you’re a frequent flyer.

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.

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.

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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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:

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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.

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The solution to today’s Connections #994 is…

What is the answer to Connections today

  • Little bite: CANAPÉ, FINGER FOOD, HORS D’OEUVRE, TAPA

  • Construction equipment: HARD HAT, LADDER, NAIL GUN, TOOL BELT

  • Vacation emoji: AIRPLANE, LUGGAGE, PALM TREE, SMILING FACE WITH SUNGLASSES

  • Things you don’t eat that end in foods: COPYPASTA, JOHANNESBURGER, KNUCKLE SANDWICH, LICORICE PIZZA

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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Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today’s puzzle.

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

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